Reiki (pronounced ray-key), is a non-invasive gentle yet powerful Japanese form of energy therapy that balances the body, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, enabling the body to do what it does best — heal itself. The word Reiki is derived from the Japanese words, Rei “universal” and Ki “life force or life energy.” Based on the idea that an unseen “universal life force” flows through each of us, Reiki healing is used as therapy for an array of emotional, spiritual and physical remedies. Popular for thousands of years across Asia because of the belief that physical pain stems from emotional, mental and spiritual states. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then one is more prone to being sick or to feel stress. If it is high, one is more capable of being healthy with a positive sense of well being. Therefore, Reiki goes beyond the symptoms to the root cause of the problem.

The benefits of Reiki include:

• Natural and holistic healing
• Improves and balances the immune system
• Revitalization of the mind, body, and spirit
• Loosens blocked energy
• Cleanses toxins and impurities
• Promotes the release of emotions and stress
• Increases awareness and intuitiveness
• Provides deep relaxation
• Eases fatigue and frustration
• Provides new strength
• A tool for spiritual growth
• Enhances quality of life for the ill

Who is Reiki for?

Like meditation, Reiki is an energetic art that draws in a wide variety of clients. Reiki is not tied to any belief system and can be used by anyone. Common symptoms Reiki has been used to address include:

Spiritual: Reiki supports a greater sense of participation, purpose and meaning providing a broader perspective and sense of well-being.

Physical: People suffering from migraines, back pain, chronic fatigue, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and thyroid imbalances tout the benefits of Reiki.

Emotional conditions: Reiki is used as a remedy for anxiety, lack of concentration, insomnia, ADD and ADHD, depression, coping, stress, crisis and trauma.

What is a Reiki Treatment like?

A Reiki healing treatment balances your system as a whole working to restore order to the body. People have different experiences, but most find it extremely relaxing and effortlessly meditative.

One thing to note is that Reiki differs from the traditional massage where therapists knead and rub muscles. In Reiki, the therapist’s hands are used to channel energy from the head to the seven centers (chakras) of the body.