What is Reiki 

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Reiki is a Japanese word meaning “universal life-force energy”; the "Ki" in the word is the same as the Chinese word Chi or Qi meaning “the energy which underlies everything”. As an energy-based healing modality, the focus of Reiki is on healing the body, reducing stress, and achieving relaxation. Modern Reiki techniques were developed in Japan in the late 1800” s and early 1900” s and brought to Western countries after World War Two. Reiki has gained increasing popularity and credibility in last number of years. In fact, Dr. Mehmet Oz, talk show host and renowned surgeon, is married to Lisa Oz, a Reiki master and both believe strongly in energy work. Many hospitals and health care facilities are now offering Reiki and Therapeutic Touch (TT) to their patients.

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My Reiki Treatments

I combine the use of tarot, crystals, aromatherapy, and crystal singing bowls.  

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A Reiki Session:

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The Reiki practitioner acts as the conduit for universal life force energy, focusing and directing that energy to the client. The energy flows through the practitioner’s energy field, moving through their body and out their hands to the client. The energy does not come from the practitioner or the client, instead it is flowing from the universal source through the practitioner to the client.

A typical Reiki session lasts about 45-60minutes. The session can be done with the client lying face up and face down on a table, or it can be done with the client seated in a comfortable chair. The Reiki practitioner does not need to use touch.  It can be done hands-on or hands-off based on the preference of the client and the practitioner.

The practitioner will first scan the client's energy system by sweeping their hands above the client's body to determine where energy may be blocked or stuck. Then after they have identified the parts of the energy system that require healing, they may gently hold their hands palm toward the client slightly above the client's body (hands-off) or they may gently place their hands on the client’s body in specific energy locations (hands-on).

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A Reiki practitioner will use up to 15 different hand positions during a session. The length of time a practitioner leaves their hands in a particular position will vary based on the energy flow in that location.

The experience of a Reiki session is unique to every individual. The client may feel the energy moving during the session in a variety of ways. 

 

These may include sensations such as warmth or cold, tingling, vibration, or even muscle twitching where the practitioner has placed their hands. Some clients may experience temporary tightness or spasms as their energy system releases blocks and returns to balance. This is a completely normal process as trauma and stress are released from the body.

The Reiki practitioner places their hands on the client using light touch and no pressure or placing their hands just above the client’s body. They work by drawing in the energy of the universe and channeling this positive, healing energy to the client. The client may feel this as a warm or tingling sensation in the body.

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