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FAQs
What is Reiki?
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means “God’s Wisdom or Higher Power” and Ki which means “Life force Energy.” So reiki is “spiritually guided life force energy.”
Reiki healing is performed by the gentle laying of hands and is based on the idea that an unseen life energy flows through us. When this life energy is low or blocked, we are more likely to get sick or feel stress. Reiki helps to restore the natural flow of energy throughout the body.
Who is Reiki Safe/Appropriate For?
Reiki is a simple, natural, and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve pain and promote healing and recovery.
What Do Reiki Healers Do?
Practitioners lightly place their hands on affected areas of the body that need healing or balancing. Your body takes in the energy. This powerful flow of energy may bring a near-immediate positive sensation of relief as it releases tension, lessens the impact of stress and replaces the negative energy with the positive.
Does Reiki Healing Really Help?
Reiki is used for stress reduction and relaxation which also promotes healing. Common benefits of reiki include improving mood, lessening anxiety, reducing pain, lowering blood pressure and improving sleep.
How Do I Prepare for My First Session?
Please come to your appointment in comfortable, light clothing. We suggest refraining from having a heavy meal before your session and encourage you to avoid ingesting caffeine, sugar, or alcohol at least three hours before your session
What Can I Expect After my Session?
Reiki treats the whole person from the body, emotions, mind, and spirit. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. After your first treatment, you may feel beneficial effects including relaxation and feelings of peace, security, and wellbeing.
Can Reiki Heal Animals?
Animals can benefit from the powerful healing energy of Reiki. It provides the same benefits and healing experiences that we as humans receive. This includes the benefits of stress relief and relaxation. Reiki is ideal for rescue animals who have suffered extreme stress, abuse, or trauma as it will help to minimize negative long-term effects.
How Does Reiki Fit in with the Western Medical Community?
Reiki is a complementary therapy that is starting to become more widely recognized within the Western Medical Community. As of 2023, 15% to 40% of U.S. American hospitals offer Reiki, including Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, UC San Francisco, UC Davis, John Hopkins, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Beth Israel, and Mayo Clinic.