What is Reiki?

The word Reiki is Japanese; it can be translated as ‘spiritually guided life force energy’. Reiki was rediscovered by Dr Mikao Usui in the 19^th century and although it has its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings it is not a faith based system of healing. The Reiki practitioner channels energy through her hands to the recipient activating the body’s natural ability to heal itself. It works wherever the recipient needs it most, releasing blocked energies, cleansing the body of toxins and working to create a state of balance. It touches all levels; spiritual, emotional, mental and physical.

What can Reiki treat?

It is helpful in most conditions including stress, back pain, depression and insomnia. It is suitable and beneficial for pregnancy. Clients undergoing cancer treatment find it beneficial as it helps them cope with the physical and emotional effects of the disease and of treatments such as chemotherapy. If you are well, Reiki is deeply relaxing and helps you to maintain your good health.

What does a treatment involve?

You lie fully clothed on a treatment couch, covered with a blanket. I place my hands gently on different parts of your head and body channelling the energy. You will generally feel a pleasant sensation of warmth or gentle tingling in the area being touched. As your energy balances, stress and tension are released and there is a deep sense of relaxation and well being. You may find your mind wanders and even resolves issues, and you may even become so relaxed you fall asleep.

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions depends on your state of health. Long standing ill health may require a number of treatments. Regular sessions are beneficial at intervals of one to four weeks.

Treatment time is one hour.                  

Reiki training

You may decide to be tuned in directly to Reiki and learn how to use it for self-treatment or to treat others. You can do this by attending a Reiki workshop. Anyone can learn Reiki; it is not necessary to have any special knowledge or psychic ability. It is taught in three stages or degrees, each of which is a complete training in itself. The first level involves attuning you to Reiki to re-awaken your natural ability to heal. The second level is to raise the energy higher; it enables you to send healing at a distances and to heal the mind/emotions across time and space. The third level is for those who wish to teach Reiki. The training is given over one or two day workshop with guidance and practice in giving treatments. Please contact me for further details. Details of forthcoming workshops may be found in the workshops page and one to one training is also available.