The Treatment
A short consultation will be taken at the initial appointment, with an opportunity to discuss any problems. The treatment will be given on a couch, in a warm quiet room with soft music playing, and candles alight to create a calm and pleasant atmosphere.
The treatment is given over clothes, with the practitioner's hands placed on the body in various prescribed hand positions, working from the head to the feet.
Reiki can also be given with the client sitting comfortably on a chair. The treatment usually brings about a state of deep relaxation, and it is also possible to fall asleep. The effects of the session can last for several days.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a form of spiritual healing. Reiki is the Japanese word for universal life force energy, the literal translation being rei - spiritual and ki - energy. Reiki healing was brought to the West in the early part of the 20th century, and over the years, has become widely used, in hospices, hospitals, in homes and complementary therapy practices. It is a form of "laying on of hands", the person receiving the healing, drawing as much energy as is required.
The person receiving the energy may feel warm, or cool, and sometimes a tingling sensation may be felt. Sometimes no sensation is felt at all, but this does not mean that nothing has happened. Healing can occur on many levels, physical, mental, psychological and emotional. So far, there is no scientific explanation although many studies have been done, and research into this phenomenon continues. However, many people who have received reiki, testify to the benefits they have experienced. It is not a belief system, nor a religion, and one does not have to believe in it for reiki to work.
How can Reiki help?
Reiki can help to calm the mind, releasing worries, fears, anxiety and even anger. These are sometimes referred to as "blockages" in the free flow of energy. The body and mind are one, and by healing the mind, the body can also be healed. Clarity can sometimes follow from a treatment, which may enable the client to resolve any difficult problems. It is well documented that reiki relieves pain. As an example, reiki is used in some American hospitals, both pre-operatively and post operatively, and it has been found that recovery is shorter, and fewer analgesics are necessary. It is also helpful in the treatment of addictions. Reiki can safely be used with any conventional medicine, homeopathy or herbal remedies.
What can Reiki help?
Reiki can help:
- stress related problems,
- mental and emotional conditions,
- pain relief,
- digestive disorders
- pregnancy and childbirth,
- depression and anxiety,
- fatigue,
- restore energy,
- insomnia,
- improve immune function.
Who can Reiki help?
Reiki can be safely used at any age. Reiki can be given to animals as well as humans. Anyone can benefit from this gentle energy.