Frequently Asked Questions

Reiki is a spiritually guided life force energy, that creates balance and harmony to promote healing. Inner energy is the life force flowing throughout your body. Every thought, movement, and emotion requires an expenditure of inner energy. When your energy flows freely, you feel supercharged and able to take on the world. When it doesn’t, you feel drained and depressed. You can know its current state within you by paying attention to your relative level of vitality, joy, and inspiration. When your inner energy centers are in balance, you will start sleeping better, feel less anxious, and be calmer. Making the time to incorporate regular Reiki sessions into your wellness regimen will support you on your wellness journey.

Reiki is a Japanese form of healing that originated from two Japanese words, "rei," meaning "God's wisdom" or "the higher power," and "ki," meaning "life force energy."

It is an ancient healing practice used to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and encourage the body to come into a balanced and natural state of being. It is a non-invasive technique to promote healing by releasing blockages from energy centers to enable the flow of energy in the body.  

The Reiki belief system and that of the practitioner is that they don’t cause the healing, nor are they the source of that healing energy; they’re a channel for the energy — similar to the way a garden hose acts as a channel for water.

Reiki can benefit any situation, as it is balancing to the system overall, but should not be used against medical advice or as a substitute for other treatments prescribed by healthcare providers.

Reiki is a practice that has been linked to various physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. Clients often report an improvement in their quality of life, better sleep, reduced pain, and an uplifted mood after receiving Reiki treatment. This technique promotes relaxation, induces a feeling of serenity and peace, and enhances overall well-being.

Other benefits can include:

• Increased energy levels
• Relief from chronic pain and discomfort
• Peace of mind and body
• Strengthened Immune system
• Improved circulation and blood flow
• Relieves depression strengthens self-esteem
• Reduce tension, anxiety & stress
• Personal growth and development
• Awakens intuition and increases self-awareness
• Increased mental clarity

During your session, you will be lying fully clothed on a treatment table.  It is recommended to wear loose, comfortable clothing for your session.  The Reiki practitioner will provide a light top sheet, and blanket and offer a pillow for comfort.

During the session, the practitioner’s hands will be placed lightly on or near your body.  The practitioner may or may not talk during the session, but typically there’s very little talking.

Expect to feel deeply relaxed and content during the session. You’ll likely daydream, and you may even fall into a light sleep. Personal experiences and sensations can vary widely depending upon the individual, so be open to whatever emerges for you and discuss it after the session with the practitioner. Be assured that the healing energy is working no matter what you experience with Reiki.

Reiki is unique to each person, and the number of sessions required to resolve an issue varies depending on individual needs and responses. Like other physical and emotional therapies, Reiki is a cumulative process, and a series of sessions are more effective than a single visit.  With consistent sessions, you can experience the full benefits of Reiki and achieve optimal health and wellness. Some people visit weekly, others monthly, and some come seasonally, depending on their personal preferences.  

Reiki is becoming increasingly popular as a way of caring for pets due to its gentle, non-invasive approach and its ability to complement other animal care methods. It can help pets stay healthy throughout their lives and can be used to support them during emergency and surgical care. Reiki is a holistic treatment that can help animals with physical and emotional issues. It works on all levels, meaning it can help release emotional scars from fear, anxiety, and abuse, and help animals feel safe in new homes. It's important to note that animals are highly sensitive to Reiki, so touching them during treatment is not always necessary. Instead, they can receive the energy from a distance and disconnect when they have had enough. 

There are many benefits to using Reiki for animals. For example, it can reduce anxiety and stress caused by environmental changes and help animals adjust to life in a new home. Reiki also encourages the release of shelter and abuse traumas, fears, and aggression, which can reduce or even eliminate the need for behavioral medications It is also effective in relieving acute and chronic medical conditions and ailments and can uphold strong pre-operative health and post-operative recovery.  Reiki can provide comfort and ease end-of-life transition.