What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese healing art that was developed by Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 20th century. The Japanese word “Reiki” means universal life force energy. Eastern medicine systems work with this life force energy which flows through all living things and is vital to our physical and emotional well being and is what causes us to be alive. The energy is known as 'Ki' in Japan, 'Chi' in China and 'Prana' in India. 

Mikao Usui developed the most recent form of Reiki - named the Usui Reiki Ryoho healing method - in 1922. However, people have practiced Reiki for thousands of years prior to this. This healing modality is used for stress reduction, relaxation and promoting general well-being and healing. Through this healing technique, the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being.

Reiki is a simple yet profound way of attuning and healing the human organism. If one's life force energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

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 happens in a Reiki session?

The Reiki session is held in a peaceful, private setting in which the client sits in a comfortable chair or lies down, fully clothed. The therapist then places their hands lightly on or over specific areas of the client’s body such as the head, limbs and torso and keeps their hands in each positions for 3–10 minutes. The energy transfer takes place with the intention of reducing stress and promoting healing by encouraging a healthy flow of energy.

One session lasts 80 minutes and the number of sessions will vary, depending on what a client wishes to accomplish. Some clients prefer to have one session, while others have a series of sessions to work on a particular issue. A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you.