What is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced Ray Key) is a Japanese word meaning Spiritual (Rei) Energy (ki). Reiki is one of the oldest forms of energetic healing developed by Master Mikao Usui from Japan in 1922.

However people have practiced Reiki for about 2500 years.

Reiki is a Japanese hands-on, natural healing technique without pressure, manipulation or massage. It promotes relaxation of the body and the mind, assisting the body’s natural healing ability. It helps to clear stagnant energy in the body and promotes relaxation and may assist by helping to reduce stress, tension, anxiety and pain.

Reiki comes from the  to ‘universal life force.’

It is a simple energetic healing technique and refers to a system of healing that channels subtle energy to aid the healing process of yourself and others. 

Reiki energy flows to wherever the imbalance is. Though you can focus on a healing intention, such as healing back pain, if the energy is needed someplace else in body, or needed on another level (the emotional, mental, or spiritual body), then the energy will flow wherever it's needed for the highest good.

The practitioner serves as the channel for the continuous flow of abundant energy/universal life force that envelops us constantly.

How can Reiki help?

A reiki treatment will encourage your body to reach a state of relaxation and balance where it can heal itself. Reiki works on all levels of your being - physical, emotional spiritual. Studies have shown that reiki complements conventional medical treatments to manage pain, speed up healing times, lower blood pressure, reduce stress and improve overall physical and emotional wellbeing.   

What to expect during a treatment?

You remain fully clothed during the treatment, seated or lying down. I work with my hands both on or above the body, realigning your energy.

Experiences are unique to the individual. During your rebalancing process you may experience tiredness, feel like you are floating, have extra amounts of energy, physical sensations, light headedness, see colours, or have a wide range of emotions from happiness to sadness.

You may feel heat, cold, a vibration or tingling sensation. Feelings and emotions that have been buried may bubble to the surface, let them. Try not to analyse it too much, just relax and allow the experience unfold. Most people naturally internalise their awareness and lie silently, through the treatment, however if you feel uncomfortable or have a question or comment please feel free to talk.

Reiki can also be done remotley as a distance healing.

What steps should I take following my Reiki session?

• Drink lots of water

• Eat a nourishing meal

• Avoid alcohol and smoking. Reiki cleanses, balances and heals so we don't want to dull our senses. If you can, avoid both for at least 24 hours. 

• Rest and have a good night’s sleep

• You may feel a range of emotions after your session. Some of my clients have said they felt happy, giddy, spacey, anxious, or even sad after a session. There is no right or wrong emotion; whatever happens in a session is what is correct for you at that present time. However, it’s important that you simply allow your emotions to be exactly as they are, without any judgment. In other words be kind to yourself.

Reiki energy clears negative energy and continues with you after your treatment. Being gentle, listening to your body and drinking water helps, with clearing and releasing.

Receiving regular Reiki treatments can be very beneficial and a wonderful way to assist with your own self-healing and relaxation.

If you’d like energetic assistance with a particular aspect, you may wish to consider receiving daily Reiki treatments, over a period of four days in a row or more. Or you may like to have regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly Reiki treatments as part of your own self-care. Clients often feel refreshed and relaxed after a Reiki session.

I recommend having a Reiki session if you feel stagnant, stressed, anxious or feel 'stuck'

FAQ’s

How can Reiki help?

A reiki treatment will encourage your body to reach a state of relaxation and balance where it can heal itself. Reiki works on all levels of your being - physical, emotional spiritual.

What to expect during a Reiki session…..

A Reiki healing treatment is simple. We start with a brief discussion of how you’d like Reiki to assist you. You then choose to lie on a massage table or sit in a chair and you remain fully clothed for your session.

When light touch is involved, this is not felt as pressure or the movement of tissue like massage. Instead, energy is channeled through the practitioners hands which are lightly placed or hovered above various parts of the body. Reiki is mostly a hands of technique.

What will I experience?

When you’re relaxed your body, emotions and mental state also relaxes. When receiving reiki, you may feel heat, cold a vibration or tingling sensation and deep relaxation.

You may see colours or flashes of light.

You may fall asleep during your session, if you do, you’ll still receive Reiki. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation, feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Feelings and emotions that have been buried may bubble to the surface, let them. Most people naturally internalise their awareness and lie silently, through the treatment, however if you feel uncomfortable or have a question please feel free to talk!