My name is Dakshima Dilipani Haputhanthri. I am a Reiki Master and a Social Worker.
I started Dilipani after coming out because I wanted to share my journey with the world. I advocate for and aim to normalize conversations about vulnerability and the importance of mental health. I have had the privilege of being a keynote speaker, panelist, and invited speaker at many national, provincial, and municipal institutions, as well as non-profit organizations.
My beloved grandma’s passing in August 2025 shattered something inside me. Her absence wasn’t just a loss—it was a silence, a heaviness, a space in my life that nothing seemed able to fill. As I slowly stepped into my healing journey, all I wanted was to feel closer to her again, to hold onto the love she left behind.
Becoming a Reiki Master became a lifeline, a way to reconnect with her spirit and with myself. It carried me through the darkest moments, and now, with her memory guiding me, I feel ready to step into the next chapter of my life