Reiki (ray-key) is a natural healing technique that uses the laying-on of hands . Reiki is thought to have originated thousands of years ago in Tibet. Reiki was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist monk, in the 1800's. Usui wished to discover how Buddha healed the sick. During his ten year quest, he studied the teaching of Christ, and the sacred literature of China, Japan, India, and Tibet. At the end of his quest, Reiki came to him on the sacred mountain of Kuriyama in Japan.

What is Reiki?

The word Reiki is made up of two Japanese words - Rei and Ki. Rei means supernatural force or spiritual intelligence, Ki means life energy. Therefore, reiki means "spiritually guided life force energy".

What is a treatment like?

Reiki is given by the laying on of hands. A standard treatment includes placing the hands on positions around the head, shoulders, stomach, and feet. In addition, I may use other positions for specific concerns you may have. Each position is typically held for between three and ten minutes and the entire treatment can last between 30 minutes to an hour and a half. A treatment is deeply relaxing and clients may feel heat or tingling where I place my hands. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

What can be treated?

Reiki is both powerful and gentle and in its long history has been known to aided in healing and relieving symptoms of virtually every known illness or injury - including: cancer, heart disease, AIDS, asthma, skin problems, cuts, broken bones, headaches, colds, and on and on. Any problem involving mind, body, or spirit can benefit from a Reiki treatment.   

Reiki also works well in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

How does it work?

Reiki is an energy that comes directly from the highest spiritual source. It has its own intelligence and knows exactly where to go and what to do. It is multi-dimensional and will heal the cause of a problem on what level it may exist - body, mind, or spirit. It does not have to be directed by the practitioner. It is a very simple and powerful process that can be learned by anyone. Because it is a channeled healing, my energies are never depleted. In fact, when giving a treatment, I am healed as well and always experience an increase in life force energy.