Embracing Transformation: My Journey as a Visiting Practitioner

emiliechanon
Sep 17, 2025
4 min read

Updated: Nov 3, 2025

Over the past few years, I’ve been blessed to walk a path that combines two of my deepest passions: traveling the world as a Visiting Practitioner in luxury resorts and guiding spa teams through Reiki training that transforms not just their work, but also their inner balance. At the moment, you can find me at Baros Maldives, Milaidhoo Maldives, and Anantara Resorts, where I offer guests sacred healing experiences and, at the same time, train spa therapists to bring more depth and authenticity into every treatment.

Featured Along the Way

It’s been such an honour to see my work shared and recognised in international wellness publications:

World-Renowned Healer Emilie Chanon Joins Milaidhoo as Visiting Practitioner
The Wellness Trip – My Practitioner Profile
Destination Deluxe Awards 2025 – Finalist Announcement

Each of these moments reflects something that is very important to me: the possibility to bring soulful, transformative healing into some of the most beautiful places on Earth.

What Being a Visiting Practitioner Means to Me

A Visiting Practitioner is more than a guest therapist. For me, it’s about opening a sacred space inside the resort, where guests from all around the world can pause, breathe, and realign.

In my residencies, I offer:

Private Healing Sessions: Reiki, energy balancing, family constellation, and deep soul coaching for clarity and release.
Group Activations and Workshops: Seasonal or cosmic portals, weekly guest workshops that guide guests through collective transformation.
Signature Healing Journeys: Tailored sessions that weave energy work into the spa’s existing treatments, helping guests feel not just relaxed but truly renewed.

The most beautiful part? Watching someone arrive tired, heavy, or searching… and leave lighter, clearer, and reconnected to themselves.

Reiki Training: Leaving Something That Lasts

One of the things I love most is not only offering healing sessions but also sharing Reiki with spa therapists.

I guide them through Reiki Level 1 and 2 training, which means they learn how to channel universal energy into their treatments. The results are incredible:

Therapists feel more confident and energised.
Guests sense a deeper presence and care.
The spa team builds a new kind of connection, both with each other and with their work.
And the resort keeps this added value long after my residency is over.

This is where my work goes beyond just a “moment” — it becomes a legacy within the resort. You can read more about my Reiki Training for spa teams here. What is Reiki? Find out here.

Why I Believe This Matters

Luxury resorts today are not just about beautiful villas or fine dining — guests are seeking truth, authenticity, and inner transformation. When a property brings in a Visiting Practitioner while also empowering its spa team with Reiki, it creates something truly unique:

Guests feel held in a space of deep transformation.
Therapists are empowered and protected in their energy.
The resort becomes known not only for its luxury but for the soulfulness it offers.

That, to me, is the future of luxury wellness.

The Impact of Healing on Personal Growth

Healing is a journey, not a destination. It invites us to explore the depths of our being. Each session I conduct is a reminder of the profound shifts that can occur.

The Power of Connection

When we connect with ourselves, we open the door to transformation. Each guest I meet carries their own story, their own burdens. As I guide them through their healing process, I witness the magic of connection. It’s in these moments that true change begins.

Embracing Vulnerability

Vulnerability is a strength. It allows us to shed layers and reveal our true selves. In my practice, I encourage guests to embrace their vulnerabilities. This is where healing flourishes. When we allow ourselves to be seen, we invite in the possibility of profound change.

Creating Lasting Change

The journey doesn’t end after a session. It continues within. I strive to equip guests with tools they can carry forward. This is how we create lasting change. It’s about nurturing the seeds of transformation so they can blossom in everyday life.

Closing Thoughts

Every time I step into a resort like Baros, Milaidhoo, or Anantara, I feel grateful. Grateful to hold space for guests on their journeys and grateful to pass on tools to therapists so that the energy continues far beyond my stay.

This is more than work — it’s a calling. And it fills me with joy to see how wellness, when rooted in authenticity, can change lives and elevate hospitality itself.

If you’re a resort seeking to expand your wellness offerings with both transformational guest experiences and lasting therapist training, I’d love to connect.

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