About reiki

What is reiki?

Reiki is an energy-based vibrational healing practice that provides a means for life force energy, or chi, to recharge, realign, and rebalance the human energy fields, creating optimal conditions needed by the body’s natural systems.

The word ‘reiki’ is the Japanese term for ‘universal life energy’, a palpable, pulsating life force energy that infuses and permeates all living forms. When there is a lack of flow of this energy, problems can occur in the mind, body and spirit. Reiki practitioners channel this universal energy to rebalance the chakras and heal energy blockages, improving health and well-being. Reiki energy works on all levels – physical, emotional, spiritual & mental.

What happens during a reiki healing session?

A reiki practitioner offers treatment by lightly resting their hands on or above your head, torso and feet while you lie down fully clothed on a massage table. A full reiki treatment can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on the recipient’s needs. Healing reiki energy comes through the practitioner's hands and into the body and energy field of the client. The energy goes exactly where it is needed.

What does reiki feel like?

Most clients feel a sense of relaxation and peace. The mind may feel calm and your physical body should feel relaxed. Reiki is so relaxing that sometimes clients may fall asleep during the session. Don’t worry, though, you will still receive all of the benefits of the session, sleeping or awake.

At the practitioner’s hand placements, you may feel a slight tingling, heat, coolness or energy, or nothing at all. The sensations or lack thereof are not a barometer of the reiki, they are just how your particular body senses energy. Reiki works whether you feel it or not.

What are the benefits of reiki?

• relaxation

• pain management

• reduced anxiety

• reduced depression

• improved sleep

• improved digestion

• enhanced well-being

• stronger self-esteem

• support for substance abuse recovery

• support for PTSD and trauma recovery

• accelerated surgical recovery

• reduced side effects from radiation, chemotherapy and Rx meds

• greater self-awareness

• greater ease and satisfaction in relationships

• heightened intuition