What is Reiki?

Reiki is a healing art with its roots in Japanese origin.  The word Reiki translates to “spiritually-guided life force energy.”  Reiki practitioners believe that when a person’s “ki” or energy is strong and free flowing, their body and mind is in a positive state of health. In addition to our physical bodies, we also have energetic bodies, which are comprised of the chakras.  Our chakras, or “energy centers,” correspond to our major organs and endocrine functions.   When the energy in those areas becomes weak, blocked or over-stimulated, it may lead to symptoms of physical, emotional or spiritual imbalance.  Reiki practitioners channel energy through their hands to the areas of your body that are in need of healing.

What benefits does Reiki have?

At the most basic level, a Reiki session helps ease tension and stress.  A session balances the chakras’ energy, triggering the body’s relaxation response, leading to a calmer physical and emotional state.  People who are feeling fatigued or who are recovering from illness or injury also benefit from receiving Reiki because it stimulates blocked areas to promote healing, reduce pain or discomfort and promote a sense of well-being. 

Reiki is a great tool to use as a complement to traditional and alternative medicine, and is practiced in many hospitals, medical care and therapeutic settings.  Reiki can be done on children and animals to help soothe and comfort pain, injuries or anxiety.

What is a Reiki session like?

Before our first session, I will spend a few minutes describing the session to you and what you might expect.  I will also give you an opportunity to discuss any particular problems or issues you are experiencing and what you hope to achieve from your session.

For the actual session, you will rest comfortably on a massage table on your back with your shoes removed. If a medical condition requires it, Reiki can be performed with you sitting comfortably in a chair as well.

I typically use a combination of standard Reiki hand positions, but may spend more time working on specific areas of the body if additional energy healing is required.  Some of these hand positions may be hands-on, where I apply a light touch during the session, or hands-off where I hold my hands slightly above your body.   I often allow my intuition to guide me to places that require additional healing.  I may also utilize other techniques, such as crystal therapy or aura clearing, to promote energy balance and healing.