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What is Reiki?

Reiki originated in Japan and can be translated to mean “life force energy”. It is a gentle, natural non-invasive treatment that is done by the “laying on of hands” on certain parts of the body. THe Reiki flows through the practitioner and Client - restoring and replenishing the energy field, treating the mental-, physical- and emotional- bodies on multiple levels. Reiki can never do harm – it can only restore the natural balance of our Being. It is a suitable treatment for everyone and everything. Reiki is often used to support the well-being of people suffering from chronic illness, auto-immune disorders or side effects from traditional medical treatments but it is also very effective in maintaining your general health and boosting the immune system.

The Reiki practitioner acts as the conduit between the client and the source of the universal life force energy; the energy flows through the practitioner’s energy field and their hands to the client. (The energy does not come from the practitioner; rather it comes through the practitioner from the universal source. There is no energy drain on the practitioner).

During the treatment, the client lies on a massage table, fully clothed. The Reiki practitioner gently places their hands palm down on or hovers just above the client’s body in specific energy location and uses a series of 12 to 15 different hand position. The length of time that the practitioner leaves their hands in each position is determined by the flow of energy through their hands at each location. There is no pressure, massage or manipulation. 

The client may experience the energy as sensations such as heat, tingling or pulsing where the practitioner has placed their hands. Sometimes, the sensations are felt moving through the body; some people do not perceive any sensations at all. Most people feel very relaxed and peaceful, and many fall asleep during the treatment - which allows the autonomic nervous system to step in and repair the body.