What is Reiki?

Reiki is an ancient hands-on healing art that is used to promote an optimum state of health.

In Japanese, "Rei" is interpreted to mean spiritual consciousness. "Ki" refers to the life force energy that flows through all living things. Reiki thus means Spiritually Guided Universal Life Force Energy. This concept of healing energy is also referred to as Chi in Chinese, light, or the Christlight in Christianity, and prana in Hinduism.

Reiki energy is passed from the practitioner to the patient by placing the hands lightly on or above the body, allowing the healing energy to flow into areas of the body that are in need. Special attention is paid to the Chakras, or energy centers of the body. When the body’s energy is in balance the immune system becomes strengthened to fight diseases and return us to our natural state of wellness.

Reiki Heals More Than Just The Physical

Reiki can affect all levels of our being by touching the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Effects often include: Relaxation, stress and pain management, faster recovery from surgery, clearer thinking and a sense of well-being. It also heals patterns that lead to pain, sometimes without us knowing it or being able to put it into words. Regular Reiki treatments keep all the systems of the body functioning at a higher level.

Does Reiki Work with Traditional Medicine?

Reiki is compatible with traditional medicine and all other healing modalities such as, chiropractic, massage therapy, psychotherapy, etc. Often it is used as complimentary treatment to traditional western methods, Reiki does not conflict with any religious belief systems.

It is important to understand that although the practitioner plays an important role in the proper execution of Reiki techniques, it is the universal life energy that does the healing, not the practitioner.

What to Expect in a Reiki Session

A Reiki session is a very relaxing and calming way to nurture and heal your emotional and physical body. A full Reiki treatment lasts at least one hour, with additional time to discuss how the energy affects you personally and to answer any questions you might have.

If your session is at my office, the lights will be dimmed, music is played softly and aromatherapy is used. Traditional Reiki is performed with the client fully clothed, lying on a massage table but if necessary can be done sitting in a chair.

Me in my office
at Studio 11 in Santa Fe.

Unlike massage, my hands either hover above the body, or rest lightly on the body as the energy travels through my hands into your body. I may work head to toe, or spend a lot of time in one area where there is pain or disease.

Often during Reiki sessions, I also suggest breathing techniques, meditation or visualization techniques, or work with crystals to increase the Reiki effect.

How Will You Feel During a Reiki Session?

The energy flow is usually deeply relaxing. Reiki practitioner’s hands often get quite warm during a treatment. Reiki affects each person in different ways depending on their needs at the time. The most common physical experiences are heat or cool sensations, swirling, tingling or nothing at all.

Most patients feel peace and tranquility during a session. If the patient has pain, those areas are addressed first. Often a patient will drift into sleep we call a "Reiki slumber." New ideas may spring to mind or old emotions may surface. Tears may be shed as sadness or anger is released. Vivid colors or visions are also sometimes experienced.

After a session, the effects range from extra energy to a need for more sleep, increased thirst, relief of stress or pain, calmness and peace of mind.

Water intake should be increased to flush any toxins released during treatment.

How Often Do People get Reiki Treatments?

1st Time Reiki or for a Specific Ailment

To experience the true effect of getting your energies in balance, I usually suggest that a person come once a week for three weeks. Even though after just one treatment most people report a wonderfully relaxed feeling both physically and mentally, three weeks gives your body and emotional system time to adjust and respond to having your energies balanced.

In General

People should receive Reiki on a regular basis. Once a month or every six weeks helps to keep the immune system functioning at a higher level. Often times, people "know" when they need more Reiki - in times of stress, when they start feeling agitated, or their energy just feels low. A "check-up" on your energy system is just as important as checking other systems in the body.

What does Reiki Cost?

Disclaimer

* If you are in pain, have symptoms that are as yet undiagnosed, or are not sure of the severity of your ailment, I urge you to first seek medical attention. REIKI is a natural method of energy balancing. It can involve "the laying on of hands" although this is not required for Reiki to be effective. It is not meant as a substitute for medical, or psychological, diagnosis and treatment. Reiki practitioners do not diagnose conditions, nor do they perform medical treatment, prescribe substances, or interfere with the treatment of a licensed medical professional. Reiki practitioners should not compete with medical doctors and their treatments, Reiki is meant to compliment medical treatments. It is recommended you see a licensed physician or licensed health care professional for any physical or psychological ailment you may have.

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