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The Journey

Chris Gates is a certified Dharma Coach, Reiki Master, and spiritual fitness coach who blends ancient energy healing practices with a hacker’s curiosity for transformation. An Army veteran and renowned information security expert, Chris now helps others ‘hack’ their healing through Reiki, IET®, tuning forks, and intuitive coaching. With over 1,000 hours of energy healing experience, he guides clients in reconnecting with their inner child, uncovering purpose, and creating lasting change—mind, body, and soul.

“I’m a spiritual fitness coach, energy healer, and hacker. I assist people on their healing journey by connecting with their inner child and identifying their life purpose through energy healing, coaching, education, and being an accountability partner. My main goal is to help people know & love themselves.”

Chris Gates

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About Chris Gates

Chris Gates is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and an Army veteran turned energy healer and spiritual fitness coach. Before stepping fully into the healing space, Chris made a name for himself in the information security world, speaking at over 50 global conferences and helping organizations understand and navigate complex digital threats. Today, Chris blends that same curiosity and problem-solving mindset with his passion for transformation.

Certifications

  • Certified Dharma Coach

  • Reiki Master

  • Integrated Energy Therapy® (Advanced)

  • Tuning Fork Therapy® Practitioner

  • Energy Healing Facilitator

  • Infinite Possibilities® Trainer

  • Spiritual Fitness Coach

  • Intuitive

  • Army Veteran

  • Husband & Father

  • Hacker

What’s with the “hacking”?

Chris describes himself as a natural researcher and teacher—drawn to figuring out how things work and sharing those discoveries with others. That philosophy now applies inward. “I invite every client to become a hacker too—as we hack our traumas, our limiting beliefs, our stories, and our reality to uncover what’s true.”

Chris became a Reiki Master and Advanced Integrated Energy Therapy® Practitioner in 2018, and has since facilitated over 1,000 hours of healing sessions. He’s also trained in Tuning Fork Therapy®, Access Bars, and is a Certified Infinite Possibilities® Trainer, Dharma Coach, and Intuitive Life Coach.

My Offerings

Based in Manassas, Virginia, Chris offers a wide range of services both in-person and remotely, including:

• Reiki & Distance Reiki

• Integrated Energy Therapy (IET)

• Tuning Fork Therapy

• Access Bars

• Chakra Balancing

• Spiritual Fitness Coaching

• Life Coaching & Intuitive Readings

• Plant Medicine Integration

• Personal and Group Sound Baths

To explore more of Chris’s philosophy, check out his Hacking Your Happiness keynote talks, blog, or upcoming events. He looks forward to supporting your journey through 1:1 sessions, classes, or live gatherings.

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