“Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest  healing energy.”

-Sai Baba

What Is Reiki?

Reiki is a technique of complementary or alternative medicine, rediscovered by Japanese educator Dr. Mikao Usui sometime prior to 1922. It is believed that this hands-on healing method may have been originally developed by Tibetan Buddhists 2500 years ago but was lost to mankind until Usui’s rediscovery.

How does Reiki work? The Reiki energy enters through the crown of the practitioner, flows through the heart and solar plexus centers, then flows out the hands onto the recipient. The hands are placed on, or just above, various parts of the body. The energy goes to the recipient’s “highest good”, it may be used for physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual healing. Reiki goes to the greatest need within the energy system.

Reiki energy is intelligent; it recognizes the cause of a problem and travels there to promote energy balance, and therefore, healing. It is important to understand that since the nervous system extends to every organ and tissue in the body, the mind exists there also. The mind also extends two to three feet outside the body, within the aura. Physical illnesses arise from negative thoughts, feelings and experiences that restrict the flow of ki, therefore restricting the functioning of physical organs.

What is a Reiki session like?

When you come for a session, you will want to wear comfortable clothing. Before we start, I’ll explain what I will be doing and we will talk about specific areas of concern if you wish. You will lie on a massage table fully clothed then I’ll lay my hands in a series of positions, starting at the head, designed to bring energy into your body. The Reiki energy goes through me first as I basically act as a conduit or channel for the energy to be drawn through and delivered to you. The session begins with you lying face up during the first half, and then you'll roll over face down for the remainder of the session. The typical session will last one hour. Little or no pressure will be applied and no oils are used. There is no massaging, kneading or any sudden motion.

Your privacy is very important. I will hold my hands above any areas typically considered more private so there is no touching and beam the energy from a slight distance. If you have any concerns about hand positions, we can discuss this prior to treatment. Your privacy and comfort is of utmost importance in getting the most benefit of your session. Some prefer the hands to be just above the body for all of the hand positions. Sometimes, when guided by intuition, I’ll place the hands on an area of discomfort to focus on the treatment. You will receive Reiki energy on any level that is needed, whether it is spiritual, emotional, mental or physical. The energy automatically goes to your highest good and gives you whatever it is that you need.

You may feel a warm flow or tingling sensation, some clients feel nothing, but most experience a deep relaxation. The feeling varies with each individual; you may feel sleepy and just fall asleep during the session. Most feel a sense of calm and peace, others feel as if they’ve had a deep restful sleep and wake up energized. Sometimes a client will experience powerful sensations or emotions during, or after a session, and there may be a release through tears.