OUR TEACHERS

Christopher Tellez is the founder of SF REIKI CENTER. Christopher teaches Reiki, as a Master Teacher, treats clients, and develops all SF REIKI CENTER programs.  

He started practicing Reiki in 2010 and became a Reiki Master Teacher in 2016 after studying under Brain Brunius of NYC REIKI CENTER and completing a rigorous two-years Master Apprenticeship, 2000 hours of client sessions, and presentation of his thesis on Needs Assessment of the Bay Area Reiki Community.

Christopher holds a master’s degree from Columbia University School of Social Work and holds an LCSW. With his advanced clinical and Reiki training he holds space in a profound and safe way while exploring with client’s what kind of life they desire, identifying old patterns and beliefs that are no longer working, and stepping into one’s power to create life -long changes clients desire. 

Christopher sees clients experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety and depression, those going through surgery, members of the LGBT community, people with cancer and HIV, children, people working on changing negative thoughts and belief patterns, and on occasion animals. 

Christopher sits on the board member of Reiki Centers of America  and the Northwest Reiki Gathering, and is an active member of the Reiki Alliance.

Reiki Master Dave Hadley began teaching in 2021 (after a two-year 2000-hour training at SF Reiki Center with Christopher Tellez). Dave started his studies in 2015 with Brian Brunius of NYC Reiki Center.

Dave Hadley is the founder of Awakened Light Reiki and teaches and sees clients at his home office in the Mission District. He also teaches Reiki Classes at SF Reiki Center – also located in the Mission.

Dave’s Reiki clients include people who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD trauma, autoimmune issues, endometriosis, MS, HIV, fatigue during cancer treatments, as well as chronic and general aches and pains. He also works with clients who are growing in their spiritual practice and emotional healing. Dave’s main interests are teaching Reiki classes, treating private clients, and continuing spiritual development through the practice of Reiki. He has been a long-standing friend of the LGBTQI community and has been of service through volunteering during the SF AIDS crisis, group homes for at-risk children, and home and hospital visits for sick as well as for terminally ill patients.