Reiki FAQs

Reiki today is known as a holistic energy healing therapy and Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) that you would most likely find in many hospitals, wellness clinics, and private home settings since it promotes rest, relaxation, and healing. 

The general translation of Reiki relates to "God/Spirit/Divine" (Rei) and "Universal Life Force Energy" (Ki). This all-loving energy that is not owned or practiced by one particular creed is ever-giving and accessible to everyone. Thus, Reiki's rough definition might be "Divinely Guided Universal Life Force" or "God Directed Energy Flow." How the practitioner feels the definition belongs to them may vary from how the client defines it for themselves. No two persons experience Reiki exactly alike, yet all agree that it is a potent, peaceful, and relaxing presence! 

Who can receive Reiki? Everyone, regardless of age, physical ability, spiritual belief systems, and distance, may receive Reiki as long as they directly consent to their practitioner. This energetic therapy has no contraindications and does not interfere with medications, physical or mental hygienic conditions. Special considerations are always taken when working with children and those who cannot speak on behalf of themselves. 

Although similar to Therapeutic Touch which was developed in the '70s, Reiki is an old Japanese Spiritual Healing practice that has been in use formally for over a hundred years and is also known as a "laying of the hands" to direct what is felt or sometimes seen and sensed as Ki ("Chi"). While many different Reiki lineages are studied and still being developed today, we can trace some of the histories back before Mikao Usui, who is regarded as the founder of this healing method, circa 1922. Still, he remains one of the most popular figures in the realm of this healing art.

To learn more about Reiki's history, independent study is encouraged, especially under a Licensed or Certified Reiki Master Teacher. It's important to know which practitioners have their clinical hours, references and who will be willing to share their lineage as you'll be sharing a spiritual space with them. Hence, comfort and safety are a priority.

If you would like a reference for a skill that I cannot provide, I have a large network of Reiki Providers I can send you to as a Master Teacher.

 Reiki benefits the Mind, Body, and Soul. Relax on the table to music, smell the incense, and listen to a catered guided meditation. Feel the Reiki and watch the changes come over you!

•  Lower stress leads to lower blood pressure

• You may notice a reduction in the aches and pains that you had previously

•  Lower blood pressure is healthier for your heart, brain, and vascular system

• Inhaling deeply oxygenates your blood, which brings a heightened sense of awareness to your state of mind

• Over time, you may find that you will be able to slip into a relaxed state when faced with stressful situations as peace becomes a more familiar feeling to you

• When you experience an emotional release, you create room in your life to hold a healing space for yourself

• Releasing limiting beliefs by recognizing why they are is the first step in overcoming challenges

• Boosting confidence in yourself because you've cut ties with limiting beliefs promotes self-motivation which may translate into positive action steps in the real world

•  Less chronic pain leads to a clear and focused mind, less dependency on medication, and a better quality of life