Frequently Asked Questions

 Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”.   Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things. Reiki Practitioners understand that everyone has the ability to connect with their own healing energy and use it to strengthen energy in themselves and help others. It is believed that a person’s “ki” or energy should be strong and free-flowing. When this is true a person’s body and mind is in a positive state of health. When the energy becomes weak or blocked it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance. 

 On your first visit, your Reiki practitioner will ask you about your general health and medical history. They will ask you why you would like to have reiki and discuss a treatment plan with you.

You don’t have to get undressed for treatment. You usually take your shoes and coat off and have the session sitting or lying down. You can have your eyes open or closed.

Your Reiki practitioner might dim the lights or play soothing music. They put their hands on, or a few inches above your body. They move their hands across your body, usually starting at your head and working down to your feet, but may focus on particular areas of the body.

The aim is to move and balance the 'energy' within and around your body. And to get rid of any energy blocks to encourage healing and strengthen your energy. You might feel a tingling sensation, a deep relaxation, or warmth or coolness throughout your body. Or, you might not feel anything at all, but this doesn’t mean the treatment isn’t working it just means it's quietly doing it's work.

A session usually lasts between 30 minutes and an hour. Many practitioners say you will get the best results from 3 sessions within a fairly short space of time. Then have treatments as you feel the need to have.

You might feel thirsty after a session. It can help to drink plenty of water and avoid strong caffeine based drinks, such as coffee. You might feel deeply relaxed, and resting at home afterwards can help you get the full benefit of the treatment.

Reiki can be sent remotely, over a distance; so you can be in your own home having Reiki from a person elsewhere if you are more comfortable with this option.

If you don’t feel comfortable with anything, it’s important to discuss this with your practitioner.

 Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch. Reiki practitioners use their hands to deliver energy to your body, improving the flow and balance of your energy to support healing.  

While Reiki is spiritual in nature as it provides love and compassion to the client, it is not a religion.  Reiki has no dogma and does not conflict with other religious beliefs.  People of various religions have practiced Reiki and find that it enhances their own religious experience.

Reiki is both powerful and gentle.  In it's long history of use it has aided to help heal a variety of known illnesses and injury's. Conditions like cancer, skin problems, cuts, bruises, broken bones, headaches, colds, flu, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, trauma and pain.  It is always beneficial and works to improve the effectiveness of other therapies.  A session feels like a warm relaxing radiance that has benefits for both client and practitioner.

Reiki is now being incorporated into more than 800 hospitals across the U.S., it is being given in operating rooms, intensive care units, and cancer centers, and is provide to patients from newborn to geriatric in nature. 

For additional medical reference articles related to Reiki healing as an additional modality to treatment.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30948444/

 Some people with cancer may use reiki alongside their treatments as a complementary therapy. Some people with cancer say they feel more relaxed after using therapies such as Reiki.  Gentle touch that infuses energy in a calm setting can be relaxing. Reiki is sometimes used in palliative care, especially in hospices.

Although reiki might help you feel more relaxed and able to cope, it’s important to bear in mind reiki is not able to treat your cancer.

Reiki can:

• help you to feel deeply relaxed and relieve chronic pain
• help you cope with difficult situations
• relieve emotional stress and tension
• help to improve wellbeing

 There are 3 different levels of reiki practitioners.

• Level 1 means you can use reiki to treat yourself, family and friends but are not able to treat other people or charge money for treatment
• Level 2 (also called practitioner level) means you have studied to a higher level and can use reiki to treat people and provide distance healing
• Level 3 means you are a reiki master or teacher

Anyone treating you should hold a minimum Level 2 reiki qualification.  There is no law to say that practitioners have to have any specific qualifications. But most reputable practitioners belong to a professional reiki association like Reiki.org or other notable association within your country of residence.