About Chel


I am a proponent of holistic medicine. As a healer, I believe in the mind
body spirit connection.  I hold a MA in clinical psychology from ISPP
and a MBA from the University of Chicago. I am a certified
Focusing Teacher, a Reiki master/teacher and practitioner. I am also
trained in EMDR and hypnotherapy. I teach at Columbia College
Chicago. My doctoral dissertation is on Focusing and Chronic Pain.
I combine Reiki with Meditation, Guided Imagery, Focusing, and
EMDR in private practice. I am also an artist, writer, and doctoral
student in psychology.


  • Chel Ferraro is not a licensed physician or psychologist.
  • Services provided such as Focusing and Reiki are alternative or
    complementary to the healing arts services licensed by the State of
    Illinois.  Services are non-diagnostic and do not include the practice
    of medicine, neither should they be considered as a substitute for
    licensed medical or psychological services or procedures.
  • The State of Illinois does not require licensing for these practices.