What is Reiki:

Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that stimulates the body’s natural healing process and helps restore physical and emotional well-being. More information on Reiki can be found here.

What lineage do you practice?

I practice Holy Fire® Reiki, a gentle yet powerful form of Reiki that focuses on physical healing, relaxation, and promoting emotional and mental balance.

Do you teach Reiki?

Yes, I teach Usui/Holy Fire® Reiki Levels I, II, and Master classes.

I also offer a free Free Self-Paced Level I Usui Reiki Ryoho Course

How is a Reiki treatment given?

In a standard treatment Reiki energy flows from the practitioners hands into the client. The client is usually laying on a massage table but treatments can also be given while the client is seated or even standing. The client remains fully clothed. The practitioner places her/his hands on or near the clients body in a series of hand positions. These include positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and feet. Other, more specific positions may be used based on the clients needs. Each position is held for three to ten minutes depending on how much Reiki the client needs at each position. The whole treatment usually lasts between 45 and 90 minutes.

What does receiving Reiki feel like?

What one experiences during a Reiki treatment varies somewhat from person to person. However, feelings of deep relaxation are usually felt by all. In addition, many feel a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and surrounds them. As the Reiki energy encourages one to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings a state of peace and well-being is experienced. Some drift off to sleep or report floating outside their bodies or have visions and other mystical experiences. At the end of the treatment, one feels refreshed with a more positive, balanced outlook.

Are there any side effects after receiving Reiki?

Most of the time a person will feel relaxed and uplifted by a Reiki treatment. However, sometimes a person will have what is called a healing crisis. As a person’s vibration goes up, toxins that have been stored in the body will be released into the blood stream to be filtered by the liver and kidneys and removed from the system. When this happens, sometimes a person can get a headache or stomach ache or feel weak. If this happens, it is a good idea to drink more water, eat lighter meals and get more rest. The body is cleansing as part of the healing process so this is a good sign.

Does one have to stop seeing a regular doctor or psychologist in order to receive a Reiki treatment?

No. Reiki works in conjunction with regular medical or psychological treatment. If one has a medical or psychological condition, it is highly recommended that one see a licensed health care professional in addition to receiving Reiki treatments. Reiki energy works in harmony with all other forms of healing, including drugs, surgery, psychological care or any other method of alternative care and will improve the results.

Is Reiki accepted by the medical field?

Yes! Reiki is administered in some hospitals to cancer patients to help reduce stress during treatment. Salem Hospital had a Reiki Program prior to COVID-19. Read more here.

More general information about Reiki in Hospitals can be found here.

Furthermore, Reiki is already accepted as Complementary Medicine, similar to massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, and chiropractic . More information about Complementary Medicine can be found here.

Is Reiki A Religion?

Although Reiki energy is spiritual in nature, Reiki is not a religion. Practitioners are not asked to change any religious or spiritual beliefs they may have. They are free to continue believing anything they choose and are encouraged to make their own decisions concerning the nature of their religious practices.

Is it safe for pregnant women?

Since Reiki is guided by the Higher Power, the Reiki energy will know the condition of the client or student and adjust appropriately. Reiki can only do good. Many pregnant women have received treatments with great benefit to them and their unborn child. It has also been used during child birth.

Source: Reiki.org