About

Tod has sought to make a positive difference for much of his adult life. In 2000, he completed a Massage Therapy program and was Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB).

​

A few years later, a friend introduced Tod to Reiki by offering a free session—and his passion for the practice was ignited. Although initially skeptical, he soon came to appreciate the power of Reiki and the benefits it can offer.

​

In 2003/2004, he completed Reiki training with Sangeet Khalsa at The Healing Source in Phoenix, AZ. He was certified in First, Second, and Third Degree as a Personal Mastery Practitioner in the Usui Shiki Ryoho System of Natural Healing.

​

In 2006, Tod left corporate America, where he had worked as a Project Manager, to pursue his dream by opening a licensed Massage Therapy & Reiki practice. His business served hundreds of clients until he chose to close it in 2016 in order to move to Port Townsend.

​

In 2025, Tod completed First, Second, and Master level training in the Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki System of Natural Healing, taught by Kelly Larson at Healing Touch in Port Townsend, WA.

​

Outside of Reiki, Tod enjoys daily walks with his husband Mark and their loving dog. He loves backpacking and hiking in the beautiful wilderness of Washington State and enjoys frequent travel. He also values his daily meditation practice and continues to seek growth on his spiritual path.

​​

After over 30 years working in the airline industry as a flight attendant and recurrent training instructor, Mark retired from corporate life. He was fortunate to have had a career that allowed time to be involved in a wide range of volunteer work, which he continues today.

​

For the past five years, Mark served as a Guardian ad Litem for Jefferson County Juvenile and Family Court Services, acting as an advocate for children in Dependency cases. In addition, he continues to volunteer with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend, helping provide free soup to the community. Before moving to Port Townsend, he volunteered as a narrator and sound engineer for Insight for the Blind in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and supported Meals on Wheels in Monterey, California.

​

Mark’s interest in Reiki began when his previous partner underwent chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer. A nurse trained in Reiki offered to teach Mark some basic techniques he could use at home. When he did, he noticed that Reiki seemed to help moderate some of the worst side effects of treatment.

​

More recently, Mark’s husband Tod reintroduced him to Reiki. After witnessing the powerful effects of Tod’s practice, Mark’s passion for healing was reignited. In 2025, he completed First and Second Degree Reiki training in the Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki System of Natural Healing, taught by Kelly Larson at Healing Touch in Port Townsend, WA.

​

Mark moved to the Pacific Northwest drawn by the region’s awe-inspiring natural beauty. He is an avid hiker and delights in the many day hikes just a short drive from home. Mark also enjoys cooking and believes that sharing food with friends and family is an act of love. Above all, he treasures time spent with friends, his husband, and their large, loving dog.