About Reiki


What is Reiki?



Understanding Reiki: A Holistic Energy Healing Practice


Reiki is a gentle yet powerful energy healing technique that promotes deep relaxation, emotional balance, and overall well-being. While its roots lie in ancient Japanese tradition, Reiki has become a globally respected healing practice that supports harmony of mind, body, and spirit.




The Meaning of Reiki


Pronounced ray-kee, the word “Reiki” comes from two Japanese characters:


  • Rei – meaning universal or divine, and
  • Ki – meaning life energy or vital force.


Together, they describe a system of healing that channels universal life energy to support balance and wellness on all levels.




How Reiki Works


Reiki is based on the idea that a vital energy flows through all living beings. When this energy is strong and balanced, we are more likely to experience good health. When it’s blocked or depleted, we may be more vulnerable to illness and emotional distress.


A Reiki practitioner does not use their own energy, but serves as a conduit for universal life force energy, which flows through their hands into the recipient. This energy supports the body’s natural healing abilities, releasing energetic blockages and encouraging alignment of body, mind, and spirit.


Reiki is non-invasive, natural, and suitable for people of all ages. It is not based on any specific religious belief and requires no particular spiritual background- or belief in it- to be effective.




Reiki and Modern Medicine


Reiki is often used alongside conventional medicine as a complementary therapy, not a replacement. Its ability to reduce stress and promote relaxation helps the body better cope with illness and recover from treatments.


Many hospitals and cancer centers across the U.S. now include Reiki in their integrative medicine programs, especially for patients undergoing chemotherapy, recovering from surgery, or managing chronic conditions.




What to Expect During a Reiki Session


In a typical in-person session, the recipient lies fully clothed on a massage table. The practitioner gently places their hands on or just above the body in a series of positions. Unlike massage, Reiki involves no physical manipulation or pressure- only light touch or hovering hands.


No two sessions are ever exactly the same. Practitioners are guided by intuition and training to focus energy where it is most needed. During treatment, recipients often experience sensations such as:


  • Warmth
  • Tingling
  • Deep relaxation
  • Emotional release
  • A sense of peaceful stillness (Some even drift into a restful sleep.)




Reiki from a Distance


One of Reiki’s most unique and powerful features is that it can be effectively practiced remotely. Reiki sessions can be conducted via phone, Zoom, or even without live interaction at all (a method known as time-shifted healing). In these cases, the practitioner may use a doll or other object as a symbolic stand-in for the client. Distance does not diminish the effectiveness of Reiki.




Common Benefits of Reiki


People seek Reiki for many reasons. Some of the most commonly reported benefits include:


  • Deep relaxation and a sense of peace
  • Significant stress reduction
  • Release of emotional blockages
  • Relief from physical pain or discomfort
  • Improved mental clarity and focus
  • Accelerated healing from injury or surgery
  • Emotional and spiritual support during challenging times
  • Profound, sometimes immediate, energetic healing




A Practitioner’s Perspective


As someone who is naturally skeptical, I do not incorporate any healing modality into my practice- or receive it personally- unless I’ve witnessed consistent, meaningful results. I began receiving Reiki in 2020 and became a certified Reiki Master after firsthand experience convinced me of its profound power. I continue to receive Reiki regularly as part of my own wellness routine.





Final Thoughts


Reiki is simple, safe, and deeply supportive. Whether you're navigating illness, processing emotional challenges, or simply seeking a sense of grounded peace, Reiki offers a gentle way to reconnect with your natural state of balance and well-being.




Contact us for a free initial consultation to find out more about this wonderful healing system and how it might help you.