Reiki pronounced (ray-key) is a Japanese energy healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki can give a feeling similar to having a massage but with little to no touch. Reiki is the transference of universal life force energy and promotes well-being and balance.

    The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine classifies Reiki as a "Biofield Medicine, which involves systems that use subtle energy fields in and around the body for medical purposes." It is a vibration, or subtle energy therapy, commonly facilitated by light touch, which is used to balance the biofield and strengthen the body's ability to heal itself.

What can I expect to feel from my Reiki Treatment?
Every Reiki treatment is unique to every individual. It is a very relaxing experience and clients report the body feeling light or heavy as it releases tension. A treatment will release negative feelings and thoughts, leaving the client feeling more positive, and the spirit lifted.

How does Reiki work?
A Reiki Treatment is a way to increase your life energy. When your "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick, or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. A practitioner transmits Reiki, "spiritually guided life force energy" to the client through the hands. The hands are lightly placed on or near the body in various positions.

Our life force energy is responsive to thoughts and feelings. Aside from injury, another way we develop blocks or disruption in our natural flow of energy is when we accept negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves either consciously or unconsciously. Over time this disruption in the flow  of energy will diminish the vital function of the organs and cells in the physical body.

As stated by William Rand in his book, Reiki, the healing touch, Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects while promoting recovery. 

What can be treated with Reiki?
Reiki can only have positive effects on all forms of illness and negative conditions. It will promote healing due to side effects of medical treatments making it an excellent ally. This healing therapy has been confirmed by medical testing. Always, follow the advice of your doctor and remember, Reiki works in conjunction with your existing medical treatment.

Is Reiki a religion?
Although it is spiritual in nature it is not religious. No one is asked to change any spiritual or religious beliefs they may have. They are however, encouraged to continue believing anything they choose about the nature of their religious practices. While some believe it brings them closer to God, Higher Power, or Holy Spirit, what ever you choose to think, Reiki is only a simple healing technique of which all denominations find beneficial.

How should I dress?
Come as you are! There are no requirements for clothing and you will only be asked to remove your shoes. Then you will relax on a massage table where blankets are provided. Pillows are also available if needed.

What should I do after a treatment?
After a treatment your body is releasing the toxins that built up due the disruption in the flow of vital life force energy, so drinking water is an excellent way to help your liver and kidneys filter and remove them from your body.

It is not necessary for you to do anything after Reiki except to enjoy your day. If you have the time you could take a soothing bath.  Adding sea salt or Epsom salt will increase the detoxing process, as the salt draws toxins out through the skin. Helping your body to cleanse is a way for you to enhance your healing process.