I had the pleasure of experiencing a Reiki session with Chona, and from the very beginning she made me feel safe, supported, and open, both to myself and to her work. It had been many, many moons since my last Reiki session, so I really appreciated the time she took to sit with me beforehand and explain the elements and tools she would be using. We spoke about my intentions, and once the session began, I was able to fully relax and drop into my body, feeling held and at ease every step of the way. Chona has such a calming, grounded presence; it truly made the experience that much deeper. I left feeling deeply relaxed, and that night I had some of the best sleep I've had in a long time. Thank you, Chona! read more

I'm really grateful to have crossed paths with Chona when I was first looking to explore reiki I had never explored reiki healing prior to this year but I was always interested in trying it especially after having friends who regularly incorporate reiki into their lives. I'm someone who struggles to let their guard down & trust but after reading all the heartfelt reviews under Chona's Yelp page, I knew that I wanted to book my first session with her. To date, this has been one of my best decisions in 2025 Her energy is so welcoming and warm that it's hard not to feel relaxed by her presence! There was beautiful artwork around the room and cute happy plants all around making the room feel even more lively to be in Since this was my first time, I booked the 75-minute session and I'm really glad I did. I was able to get to know Chona a little more, share some info about me & then Chona walked me through what reiki is & what her practice looked like! She patiently and happily answered all my questions (& I had a lot) so throughly that by the time it came to start, I felt really comfortable and ready to embrace the experience Without going into detail, I can confidently say that I'm grateful for that first session every day of my life. And I'm grateful to have had Chona be the reiki to help support my journey!! Since reiki is such a personal experience, I can only attest to mine from my specific pov buttt I will say that Chona's calming energy , her insightfulness, & her genuine love for the work / helping people on their healing journey is an urndeniable part of what makes each of my sessions so impactful I recently returned for my 2nd session & am already looking at dates to schedule my 3rd one in the new year bc each session leaves me feeling more clarity, more in tune & more connected to myself. Big thank yous to Chona for her work!! read more

I had a sudden urge to see a Reiki master, as weird as that sounds. I looked through a handful of options and came across Chona's practice and felt compelled to book a session. It was a wonderful first time experience. It was both relaxing and deeply felt. I definitely felt the difference of having energy that wasn't serving me released. Chona's presence was peaceful and calming but confident and humble in her practice. I really appreciated the care. Looking forward to another experience in the future. I highly recommend Chona! read more

A truly wonderful Reiki experience. She is kind, thoughtful, and made me feel completely at ease. Her work is powerful yet gentle, and I left feeling calm, grounded, and at peace. She is incredibly gifted. I highly recommend her! read more

I just had my first Reiki session ever with Chona. I was not really skeptical, but I didn't realize truly what a difference it would make. I left her place feeling a hundred pounds lighter. I'm so grateful I got to experience my first Reiki ever with Chona. She walked me through everything the session entailed before it started, and was so graceful and pure hearted from beginning to end. It's always wonderful to see people who are doing what they are meant to do. Thank you Chona! Much love. read more

I was gifted at 75 minute Reiki session with Chona and I honestly felt like time stood still. I felt a veil of peace and healing when I walked into Chona's space and met her for the first time. She is a gentle soul, took the time to ask me if I had any experience with Reiki (which for me was very minimal), and immediately helped me to feel comfortable. During the session I felt an overwhelming sense of peace and release. I didn't know what I would think about during the session, but as soon as we started, my mind felt the bliss of letting everything go, as if in a tranquil trance. The time flew by and we were done with the session. She asked me about my experience and I felt comfortable enough to share more personal things with her, which helped me feel more in tune with my emotions. I 100% recommended Reiki sessions with Chona. I felt like it was essential for my journey towards healing and self care. Thank you, Chona! read more

From the moment I arrived, I felt a deep sense of comfort. It was truly an amazing experience, and I left feeling refreshed and renewed. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

I had the pleasure of having a Reiki session with Chona . Chona is very intuitive and was able to easily tap into many of my issues that were causing me to feel stuck in my life . One of the interesting things about Reiki is that you can really feel energy being transferred between the practitioner . In fact , I felt the heat from Chona's hands while she was working with me . I honestly don't know how or why this movement of life energy works in Reiki , but I can tell you it does ! Reiki is part of my self care routine along with massage . It makes a difference in my overall mood . Chona is very kind and easy to talk to. Don't hesitate to work with Chona . You are in good hands !!! read more

I've previously had a reiki sound bath elsewhere a few months ago. At that time, I didn't feel anything. But after all the positive reviews on Yelp, I've decided to give reiki healing a try. I had no expectations at first. It was difficult to exactly describe how I was feeling since there's a lot going on a few days before the session. But Chona somehow seems to read my mind. She's able to express my actual feelings into words and I also feel more at ease afterwards. On top of it, the effect continues into the following week. So for anyone who's hesitant but interested, I think it would be a good idea to give it a try read more

I had my first ever Reiki session with Chona a few days ago. Since my session, I've been feeling amazing, with a clear mind which I haven't felt in years. I truly believe this is what I needed. Upon my arrival to Chona's space, I could tell I was going to have an experience. Chona was super sweet and explained to me what Reiki is and what I might feel. I chose the 90 min session which went by quick I wanted to stay longer LOL. After she was done, I explained to her what I felt and wow I was surprised! In a good way of course. I highly recommend if you are feeling misaligned in your mind and are seeking other options, please book a session with Chona and you will not regret it. read more

My visit with Chona yesterday for a Reiki healing was Amazing. She has created the most beautiful relaxing environment in an office building! So cool!! Her gentle energy allowed me to speak to her very honestly. She created a safe container by her nurturing presence. She used crystals and essential oils which helped me go deep into healing and letting go. I am grateful for the session and am sure I will be going to Chona again. Thank you! read more

Finding and working with Chona has been an amazing experience. She is very nurturing and supportive. You can tell that she practices healing from a very genuine and caring place. Looking forward to the new location! read more

It was my first time doing Reiki. Chona was very helpful throughout the whole process. She has this aura to her that makes you feel calm and heard. Let me walk you all through the process. You book and you get notifications. When the day approaches you get notifications and instructions. The reiki area is in an old building that can be a bit confusing, but don't worry Chona does a good job at giving you instructions. Then you go into the room. Before you start she explains the reiki process, goes over the tools she uses, intentions, and emphasizes any changes that need to be made to make you the most comfortable. During the reiki she places her hands on the chakra points (don't worry she asks if you can if you aren't too comfortable with touch) and does her thing! At the end you have a discussion about what came up. Finally you book again or at least I will! :) read more

This was my first time with Chona, I truly felt as I could speak with her on all forms of ways and she was very supportive and understanding. I felt a bit of relief leaving the peaceful space. She really allows you to relax and be yourself as she works on what she's working on. Thank you for allowing me to work with you. Thank you for what you do, you have a beautiful gift. I am grateful to have been recommended to you! If you are looking for some inspiration and some good feeling of freedom. Work with Chona for that spiritual connection/ journey. Definitely recommend. Excited to work alongside soon again. Thank you for today. read more

First timer here. Been wanting to try reiki for a couple of years now and recent events in my life pushed me to finally book a session. I am so glad that in my search, I came across Chona's website. She has a calming presence and I appreciate her explaining what reiki is, her background, and the process of the reiki session. I went in feeling sad, lost, with a heavy heart and left feeling so much better. Everyone has a different experience and I would recommend going in with an open mind. I liked that after the session we talked about the experience. Chona was great and easy to talk to. I'm already planning to book another session with her soon. Thank you so much Chona and see you soon. read more

after having a really difficult month (which has been in and out of circulation for the last 6 years) and feeling very overwhelmed, burnt out, depressed, anxious, my sister suggested i see a reiki person since it has helped her so much. My sister lives out of the state and i wanted to see someone in person. i was skeptical because i wanted someone who was blessed with the "power" to heal. i did some research online and went with my gut when i saw chona's site. im glad i did. Right off the bat, she was so welcoming and easy to be comfortable with. she answered all my questions and helped me prepare for my session. after the session, i felt very tired and contemplative and that night / the next few days to weeks going forward i really felt the effect of the session. i've felt so blocked and she was able to move that blocked energy. I feel SO much better, things in my life that i've been waiting for things to happen, have begun to happen, i'm thinking more clearly and processing so much easier. i've booked a second session to go back because i feel like i could use a little more (i was really messed up haha), and i am thrilled about it. Chona is the real deal. read more

Attended two Soundbath + Yin Yoga sessions at Seeding Circle in Pasadena with Chona and Adele and highly recommend it for anyone struggling with feelings of overwhelm and anxiety. Chona's intentional yet expansive practice really allows you to not only gift yourself the time to reestablish your mind-body connection through long holds of body opening poses, it also allows you to receive the healing you established for yourself without the guilt and shame that can accompany taking time for yourself. In both instances, I walked away feeling so ready for the luxury of a good night's sleep, which, anxiety and insomnia sufferers would understand, is such an invaluable comfort. The Seeding Circle space is so relaxing that reorienting and transitioning from the stresses of the day into relaxation and calm becomes a natural experience upon entering the space which is so intentionally cultivated for self-care and community building. I am so thankful to Chona and Adele for co-facilitating this service, and recommend it to everyone. read more

I have head two sessions with Chona now (going on my third) and the second session was just as amazing as the first. At one point I felt some uch love and warmth through her healing that I couldn't stop myself from smiling. I walked away feeling calm and centered. If you are feeling like you need that too, I high recommend a session. read more

I'm so grateful to have found Chona. She was my first full reiki session (many years ago a separate provider did a little reiki on my heart chakra). It was so transformative for me to the point that other loved ones in my life remarked how much it helped me. I was having a tremendous amount of anxiety and stress and I felt so much release of the baggage of that from her reiki session. Thank you, Chona! read more

This was the first time I tried reiki. I have a few friends who have done it and have shared positive experiences so I really have been wanting to try it. Honestly, I did not know what to expect. When I arrived, Chona walked me through the process and we discussed what I came in to work on which felt stuck inside me. Her energy was calm, warm, and welcoming so I felt comfortable opening up to her. I left feeling lighter, but it really hit me within the next few days where I felt more of a change and release. For the first time in a long time, I feel like something has truly shifted within me. I'm excited to go back for another session! read more

I've done reiki before, but never with Chona. She's definitely a best kept secret in South Pasadena. I can't tell you how many times I've passed those train tracks and never once considered that WNC building could have a space as magical as Chona's Reiki healing space. The building just looks so sterile from the outside. But once inside you are reminded why you went in the first place. Chona has a very calm, safe, inviting aura to her that is strongly felt from the moment you meet her. That only bleeds into her work. Her natural intuitive nature made for a blissful 75 minutes. I love that she had different tools like the personalized essential oils, healing crystals, and the tuning fork. I've already booked my second appointment of many more to come. I came in on a verge of a burnout and left there feeling more grounded,present, and balanced. Extremely grateful for services like these especially when received by incredibly talented people. read more

I had a reiki session with Chona last month, and it was a wonderful experience. She's so kind, sweet and just wants you to feel comfortable throughout your whole session. Chatting with her was like chatting with a friend. Her place of practice also feels very inviting with lots of cute plants. I felt very calm and peaceful while she was working her magic on me. By the time I was driving home, it felt like a bunch of negative energy had been stripped away. I felt a sense of euphoria and a lot of joy. I'll definitely be back! I highly recommend Chona if you're interested in booking a reiki or yoga session! read more

I've recently found myself in a battle with stress, anxiety and depression. Felt like a war inside my body. I was recommended to try reiki to help relieve and refocus my energy, and it has to be the best thing I've done to care for myself. I truly feel Chona has saved me. I immediately felt relief walking into her studio; she is so welcoming, kind and helped guide me back to refocus and feel more grounded. read more

I have always opted for more hands-on healing work when I felt it needed a big shift, thinking that Reiki was more subtle or even psychosomatic . I totally 100% recant that statement. As I laid on Chona's table and she moved my vital life force energy, there was loud gurgling in my stomach. I literally heard the gurgle move to Chona's stomach, up to her throat, and then she burped it out, blowing it away forcefully. This did not just happen once, but like 45 times, continually, for a large part of our session. It was wild ! Another incredible thing that happened was that an old pain in my shoulder nagged at me while Chona was doing hands-on work elsewhere. I moved to adjust / pop it, and she asked me where the twinge was. She laid her hands on top and under it and just gave the spot some attention. No pressure. The spot began to release and tears welled up in my eyes. I'd been irritated by this pain and trying to "get rid of it" for so long, but what the pain really wanted was for me to just acknowledge it. Be with it. Offer it some love. I swear it hasn't returned. I gravitated to Chona bc I found her on Yelp! And her website said that she sees herself as a channel / vessel for life source energy to flow through. That resonated with me. I sincerely attest to that being an accurate statement, now that I've had a session with Chona. This is Chona's gift and purpose. Thank you, Chona. I'll be back ! read more

For some of us that forget how we were meant to live, it is good to pause and reconnect. But, if it has been a while since you have done this, that pause can be unsettling. That was me. I felt alone in a fight when I reached out to Chona. Chona was responsive, put me at ease and made me feel welcome. I shared a personal challenge that is in front of me. I left remembering I am not alone. She helped me experience and remember - I am supported. I cannot explain what I experienced during our Reiki session and I don't think it matters to you, because it was right for me. I recommend you have your own experience and Chona will be wonderful at facilitating that experience by gifting her talents to your journey. Best to you. read more

I recently did my first ever Reiki session with Chona and the healing process was like nothing I have ever experienced. She does a great job of listening to your story to help facilitate the healing process of letting out what is stuck inside you. I left feeling lighter, my nervous system felt calmer, and overall, I felt more reflective about how I was living my life. I intend to see her again. read more

She is best because she genuinely cares. Her energy of love and health resonates from her pores. Healing is her passion and gift. Anyone who speaks to Chona will feel her love..it's palatable. She provided peace and strength to my mother when she was battling cancer. I will always be thankful for that. Chona's love for people is immense and does real good in this world. Thank you for what you do woman! read more

I found my way to Chona (through a friend) after having had orthopedic surgery six months earlier. I had never done reiki but I wasn't feel great mentally, spiritually, and physically. Felt blah all around and I couldn't put my finger on what was making me feel so "stuck." Chona's gentle manner, kindness, and patience gave me a sense of assurance. The session was relaxing. Afterwards, I felt lighter. I felt a little less "clogged" and felt a sense of clarity. Definitely going back again. read more

To be honest, I felt SO much better after my session with Chona. I felt more like myself, feeling able to be more still... and oddly, I felt more in tune with the plants and trees (like everything was breathing with me?) immediately after. As for the days following, combined with the stinging nettles tea she intuitively suggested for me, it helped me feel more rejuvenated and nurtured/protected. It was something I needed as a depleted new mother and health care worker. I brewed the stinging nettles tea the way she instructed for a couple days. I enjoyed it both warm and cold. I noticed that after leaving it out in room temp to be sipped on cold whenever I wanted, it took on a salty taste - it reminded me of the sea. She has such wise insight to share about the individuality/personality of each herb and the medicine each one offers. I'd love to do another session with her again. There was definitely magic and healing that happened and I'm still riding the benefits of it. Her healing session brought me to a more solid foundation to utilize the tools I have to cope. Thank you so much for your medicine. read more

I booked a reiki session for my sister and myself this weekend with chona and it was wonderful!!! It was our first time and Chona took the time to explain to us in detail how reiki works. She made me feel comfortable and Answered all our questions. Absolutely loved the experience and walked away feeling very calm with a positive mood. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to find balance and peace from within. read more

Chona is such a sweet and authentic healer. She provides an absolute wonderful experience that anyone would be SO fortunate to have. If your instincts are guiding you toward Reiki, she would be the person to see :). She explains everything from arrival to the actual Reiki session so well. She puts you and your comfort first. She takes a step back from the energy to ensure you're comfortable and that she is assessing to her best ability and in complete authenticity. Her facility is clean and she genuinely cares about you. She operates from a place of purity and she will absolutely help you find your way. I can't say enough about how great my experience was and how aligned I've felt since my Reiki session with Chona read more

Came to Chona for a healing session. She is super nice and sweet! I really vibe with her energy and felt she has the best intention to help people heal and stay connected to their higher self. I came in with heavy heart, and came out of the reiki session feeling light, with clarity, and more in touch in my inner truths. Truths i always known, but struggle to access and stay grounded in. Chona definitely will be my go-to reiki healer in the Pasadena area, and i look forward to any other healing sessions she might host! read more

Thank you once again Chona for another relaxing reiki session . Chona's office is a safe space to let go and become aligned to take on the task of everyday living . she is gentle & a great listener. read more

She is amazing! Soo sweet, knowledgeable and very sincere. You truly feel her energy and her own investment in your well being. I highly recommend her. read more

I received a Reiki session with Chona today. I went in setting an intention for our session which I find is helpful to start. I walked into the space and found it to be very peaceful. We chatted a little bit before I laid down on the massage table. I felt recognized, incredibly comfortable and safe. During our reiki session, I was completely aware and felt that Chona set positive intentions for me. She used various sounds, scents and crystals which added to my experience and the overall energy. When I came to, i realized time existed and although our session was coming to a close, I sensed the healing energy continuing as it did so strongly during. I'm very grateful for the experience and highly recommend Chona to anyone looking to receive Reiki. read more

I'm writing my third review of Chona because I've continued my reiki sessions and they continue to be full of healing and energy balancing. Chona is a wonderful listener and healer - she uses crystals, tuning forks, mantras, and makes you comfortable/able to relax during the session. Most importantly, I feel better, calmer, stronger after a session (and I am dealing with a lot of health-based trauma as well as a need for emotional/physical healing). See Chona if you want a kind, caring, and excellent healer/reiki master. read more

I was considering reiki training for the past couple of years and thought when I found the right facilitator it would happen. When I crossed paths with Chona while taking one of her yoga classes, I was immediately drawn to her. Her essence is inviting and down-to-earth. In the training, she was able to foster a dialogue that felt open and honest among the group. She nurtures a beautiful space and intentional process. It was a lovely experience and I would highly recommend it! read more

i've had the pleasure of working with chona twice + loved it both times. she came over to my house after i became public about my cancer diagnosis. she was very thorough with her healing reiki energy + i honestly felt that her expertise helped me in finding the great path to conscious clarity + good health. skip to a few years later, i contacted her for a reiki energy cleanse of the duplex my fiance + i just purchased. she did an amazing job going into each room of my home + purifying each room. she gave me a thorough report of where she felt strong energy she went to cleanse + release which i took great solace in. she did this to each unit in my duplex with smudging, crystals, tuning forks + reiki. chona is highly recommended + very knowledgeable in her practice. read more

I was new to reiki when I came in to see Chona and I was going through one of the most overwhelming, anxious and stressful times in my life. For several weeks , my body had taken on anger, grief, and sadness that it began to fight me back by breaking down my immune system. My joints and lower back ached. I had chest pains and I developed a fever and nasal infection. I brought that in to see Chona. However, Chona is a naturally gifted, kind and understanding healer. She used crystals and tuning forks in areas of my body that needed special care. She also healed my mind and thoughts as she guided me with mantras/ affirmations/ intentions which allowed for me to see myself out of the dark funk I was feeling. During my session, I noticed that my joint pains, headaches and nasal congestion started clearing away. I was able to breathe comfortably again and my body relaxed. I was actually able to cry some much needed healing tears. I left that session feeling more relaxed, clairvoyant, and learned some breathing and mindset techniques that were useful to quell any future anxiety. If you're feeling overwhelmed and anxious about life, come see Chona. Your body and mind will thank you for it read more

I have been dealing with a lot of physical pain from inflammation and anxiety from a stressful job. From the moment I met Chona I felt at ease but she's also knowledgeable and professional. I am still amazed at the peace and calm I felt and the lack of physical pain when I left. The session truly inspired me to share my experience with friends, to schedule another appointment for myself and to focus on really healing my issues long term. read more