S.A.G.E. Holistic Health and Wellness Center
James Slusser
Reiki Master | Teacher
At S.A.G.E. Holistic Health & Wellness Center in Tustin, CA, I guide students through Reiki training and certification in a space that’s hands-on, spiritually grounded, and open to all—whether you’re skeptical, curious, or somewhere in between. My approach is warm, interactive, and infused with humor, helping students feel safe to explore energy healing at their own pace. Through Reiki, I help others reconnect with their soul’s highest intentions and expand their capacity to heal—both themselves and the world around them.
Meet James
I’m James Slusser, and I began my Reiki journey as a student at S.A.G.E., guided by Reiki Master Emily Celis, who, along with her husband Joseph Celis, founded this center as a sacred space for holistic healing. At the time, I had just stepped away from a long career in corporate hospitality and upper management. While outwardly successful, I felt deeply unfulfilled. After starting my own sobriety journey in 2017, I began to seek a more soul-aligned path.
I first connected with Emily as a guest on the podcast I co-hosted, Spiritual Rebels & Misfits, and quickly resonated with the S.A.G.E. Method of Stillness, Awareness, Guidance, and Education. I followed S.A.G.E. closely, and in what I can only describe as Universal alignment, eventually joined the team as Intake Coordinator and Emily’s Executive Assistant.
What began as a curious decision to take Reiki, grew into a profound personal transformation. Reiki Level 2 was where I truly felt the love, clarity, and power of this practice and as I continued through Level 3, Advanced Reiki Training and the Master level – I found my calling to share Reiki with others. After 12 years of teaching, Emily entrusted me to carry the teaching legacy for S.A.G.E. Holistic Health & Wellness Center forward. I’ve since completed an in-depth apprenticeship and now lead our Reiki Training & Certification program at S.A.G.E.. Teaching lights me up—I love creating space for curiosity, laughter, learning, and spiritual exploration.
Areas of Expertise
- Reiki Level 1, 2, 3, Advanced Reiki Training (A.R.T.) & Master Teacher Trainings
- Guiding Spiritually Curious and Skeptical Students
- Supporting Mental Health and Addiction Professionals in Expanding their Toolkit
- Holding Interactive, Experiential Learning Spaces
- Integration of Earth-Based, Holistic Practices
Credentials and Trainings
- Certified Reiki Master (2023)
- In-Depth Reiki Master; Teacher Apprenticeship under Emily Celis, LMFT & Reiki Master | Teacher
- Lead Instructor for Reiki Training & Certification at S.A.G.E.
- Podcast Co-Host: Spiritual Rebels and Misfits
How I Work
- Reiki Energy Healing
- Experiential, Interactive Teaching
- Intuitive and Soul-Centered Teaching Style
- The S.A.G.E. Method
Who I Work With
- Adults Seeking Spiritual Growth & Healing
- Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Professionals
- First-Time Reiki Students or Skeptics
- Holistic Wllness Seekers
Reiki Training With Me Feels Like
Reiki classes at S.A.G.E. are immersive, down-to-earth, and transformational. My style is welcoming, humorous, and deeply interactive – I create space for all your questions, offer plenty of hands-on practice, and help you tap into your own healing wisdom. Whether you’re looking to practice Reiki for personal healing or to share with others, you’ll leave our training feeling confident, connected, and clear.
Services + Fees
In-Person Reiki Training & Certification Courses in Tustin, CA
- Training Cost: $199-595 (Varies Per Level)
Private In-Person & Virtual Reiki Healing Sessions - $150
Let'sGet Started
If you’re ready to explore Reiki in a grounded, heartfelt, and transformative way, I’d be honored to walk this path with you. Join me, James Slusser, at S.A.G.E. Holistic Health & Wellness Center in Tustin, CA, and discover how energy healing can help you align with your purpose, expand your spirit, and feel more alive.