Are you interested in receiving Reiki, yet you don’t live near a qualified practitioner or would prefer to schedule a short energy healing session you can receive in the privacy of your home at a convenient time? 

One of the great benefits of Reiki is that a practitioner (Reiki II/Master) is able to channel healing energy to others without having to be physically present.  There are great benefits, of course, for receiving a hands-on session but distance Reiki is also effective.  Many people wonder how energy can be sent distantly from one location to another. 

How does that work, exactly?
A great source for understanding energy medicine from a scientific viewpoint is the following interview/article with James L. Oschman, Ph.d entitled Science and the Human Energy Field.  He describes, in very approachable language, the quantum science behind energy transfer and how our tissues receive information. 

Dr. Oschman addresses several different types of quantum theories, but specifically mentions scalar waves, which

have the extraordinary property of affecting the structure of space everywhere, instantaneously. Scalar waves therefore do not have a velocity as such, and their effects do not diminish with distance.  The scalar wave was predicted from physical theory a century ago, but physicists generally dropped it out of their equations because they could not contemplate a phenomenon that had such remarkable properties. Now that there is growing experimental evidence for healing at a distance, as well as for the benefits of prayer, the scalar wave is being reexamined for its possible role in mediating such phenomena. This is important because many of the complementary therapies are discovering that healing work that can be done locally can also be done at a distance.

Basically, what this means is that energy is interconnected phenomena that does not rely on physical locality in order to affect its transfer.  I admit that I initially had some doubts about how distance healing worked until I began trying it on people and they reported experiencing sensations consistent with what someone would report during a hands-on session – and they also noted improvement of their symptoms!  Further, I was able to accurately discern areas where their energy fluctuated, which was confirmed by the recipient – just as if I was physically in the room with them.  It was truly awe-inspiring and humbling. 

What can you expect during a distance session?
The process is very simple: we agree upon a mutually convenient time (typically in the evenings) and I either call or text you to confirm the session is going to begin. 

I recommend relaxing in a comfortable chair or bed with no other distractions (soft music or candles are suggested if they help you unwind) for approximately 30 minutes.  A calm, meditative yet attentive state is encouraged so that you can be receptive to what is happening.  I will send Reiki during this time and notify you (if preferred) when the session is complete.  We can then confer whenever it is convenient for you to obtain feedback. 

People have reported feeling very relaxed and peaceful, or that they could feel different sensations in the areas in need of healing.  Individual response may vary; everyone takes in and responds to energy differently.  (As with all Reiki sessions and alternative healing in general, some people experience dramatic improvement after one session, where for others, it might be more subtle and require follow-up.)  Here is a testimonial where the recipient received Reiki distance healing for a torn meniscus with good results.

If you are interested in receiving distance healing, please visit my Services page or contact me for more information.

Yesterday, I posted a question on my Facebook page: How has Reiki healing work changed your life physically, mentally and spiritually?  I received some great answers that I wanted to share here in the hopes that it piques your interest and also encourages more response from people who are either Reiki healers or have received Reiki healing.  These responses have also inspired me to write my healing story (or rather, stories) which I will soon share here as well.

Kregg Quarles: I came home dogged tired (my eyes were closing themselves). I gave my mother a heavy reiki treatment and it feels like I could run a mile now. It feels like experiencing truth instead of reading about it.

Chris Ramsbottom Pampling: I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, I used to walk with two sticks. Since becoming attuned to Reiki I have become better to the point where I could take a full-time one year’s course to become a holistic massage therapist!

Sherri Lane Wangrin: The biggest change for me has been spiritual. My first treatment opened me up to vivid angel dreams and experiences and it has magnified since. Each level of attunement seemed to continue that opening. It has also helped me physically with allergies, some chronic pain issues, and just overall feeling healthy. The calmness factor is huge mentally as well.

Ayanna Stringer:  Since becoming connected to the Reiki energy I find myself more capable of merging all versions and ideas about myself into one. I’ve felt extreme fear (as usual) but am able to focus it instead of pushing it away. I’ve become focused in ways that I didn’t know that I was capable of. I’ve discovered aspirations that I didn’t know existed. I feel able to hold my heart open to people and unapologetically express my love. I had this realization today that through being a Reiki practitioner as well as a yogi, I can transform my world just by keeping myself strong, balanced, open and practicing my craft. I guess the key concepts here are capability, focus and LOVE.

Please share your experiences here – I would love to hear how Reiki healing has changed your life!

This past weekend, I taught the first Reiki I training of 2010.  Teaching Reiki is a lot of fun for me because not only do I enjoy talking about what I love to do, I also enjoy talking about the intersection of spirituality, healing and how cultural and religious influences shape new and existing practices.  There were four students in class and they were all quick learners as well as adept, sensitive healers.  There was great synergy between all of them, which adds a lot to the class dynamic. 

There’s really nothing better as a Reiki teacher to see your students learn to sense and work with their innate healing ability; it’s a special and beautiful experience.  It makes the entire day joyous and uplifting!

One of my students wrote a terrific blog post describing what she learned and experienced during our class.  I appreciate the time she took to synthesize everything she experienced in such a detailed way.  She wrote beautifully about the difference between coercing the energy to move (which is what is done in some energy healing/transfer techniques) and surrendering to the moment and allowing Reiki energy to flow on its own:

When I attempted to pull energy from outside of me before it was just that. PULLING. I felt like I was pulling a rope of prana into myself and then pushing it into someone else and instructing it to heal them…Reiki’s different. I placed my hand on a chakra then asked the energy to flow through me. Usually before the words are even formed, my intention has linked me to the source of Reiki energy. Where I once felt like I was pulling energy in like a rope attached to a rock, I now felt the energy pouring into me like I as standing under a showerhead with amazing pressure. And this is how I experienced the energy through all of the practice I had during the remainder of the afternoon. Flowing water. When 4 of us worked on the 5th, laying on the massage table I felt like water was pouring into all of our crowns and flowing out of our hands into our temporary patient. When we all got so hot in the hands, toward the end of that person’s session, the energy was bubbling like boiling water under our hands.

Like I said, it doesn’t get much better than that! 

If you are interested in learning Reiki for healing yourself or others, please visit my Reiki Classes and Workshops page for more information on what is covered in my curriculum and available dates.  The Reiki community in Atlanta is growing and I encourage you to become part of it.

Mark your calendars now for the monthly Heart Offering Reiki Clinic on Saturday, February 13 from 12-3 PM!  This is a donation-only Reiki clinic, where you sign up for a time slot to receive a short (20-25 min.) Reiki session and pay what you can afford for the energy healing work you receive.

I will also be teaching Reiki I on Saturday, February 20 from 12-6 pm.  This class is designed to teach techniques for healing yourself and others.  For more information and to sign up, visit my Reiki Classes page. 

Both events will be held at Candler Park Chiropractic in Atlanta.  Please contact me via email or phone 678-640-6146 for more information or to sign up.

On his show this week, Dr. Mehmet Oz featured a number of different alternative therapies that he encouraged people to try for improving their health or relieving symptoms of ongoing medical conditions.  Those of us who are familiar with Dr. Oz know that his wife, Lisa, is a Reiki Master and that he has had Reiki practitioners in the operating room with him to channel Reiki healing to patients undergoing major surgery.

During his segment on alternative therapies, Dr. Oz enthusiastically endorsed Reiki as his favorite alternative therapy and encouraged the audience to try it.  He also featured a short hands-on session by well-respected Reiki Master Pamela Miles.  See the video!  How exciting and validating to see a world-renowned physician validate Reiki’s effectiveness on a publicly broadcast TV show, where it will be seen by thousands or even millions of viewers. 

Reiki and energy medicine in general is quickly gaining acceptance around the world.  I’ve seen a big shift even in the past 4 years since I first began practicing Reiki.  I predict Reiki and other biofield therapies may soon be as utilized to the degree that acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy are for treatment of existing conditions and maintaining overall wellness.

I will be at Candler Park Chiropractic on Saturday, January 9 from 12-3 p.m. to provide mini Reiki healing sessions on a donation-only basis. Participants will receive 20-25 minutes of Reiki in a soothing setting with music and aromatherapy.

If you’ve never had energy work done, this is a great opportunity to experience it and be mindful of your budget. I offer a low-cost Reiki healing clinic in the Atlanta area at least once a month as part of my mission to make energy healing more accessible and affordable to the public.

Space for the Reiki clinic is limited.  To sign up for a time slot, contact me via email or by phone: 678-640-6146.

Candler Park Chiropractic is located in the Candler Park Connection complex at:

1522 Dekalb Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307

Happy New Year! May you receive deep, healthy healing for mind, body and spirit!