“REIKI” is a Japanese word meaning “universal life energy.” This is a holistic technique used to alleviate pain, stress, and emotional disorders. REIKI is a natural healing art that brings the mind, body, and spirit into harmony by unblocking and adjusting the body's energy channels.

What Exactly is REIKI?

Reiki is a natural method of healing which balances and adjusts the body's energy through a gentle laying on of hands. Reiki works to integrate Body, Mind and Spirit. Thus it works on the Physical, Mental, and Emotional levels as needed by each person.

Where does REIKI come from?

The origins of REIKI go back some 2,500 years. It was re-discovered over 240 years ago by Dr. Mikao Usui. Reiki is a Japanese word which means Universal Life Energy, describing the energy which is all around and within every living thing.

What are the uses of REIKI?

Can be an effective tool in chronic pain Helps lower blood pressure Reduces stress/anxiety Strengthens immune system Enhances other medical/healing methods Can minimize side effects of Surgery, Chemotherapy, etc. will not interfere with any prescribed medication or medical treatment Improves mental clarity and focus Can be learned by anyone to give to themselves, others, animals and plants.

What is a treatment and how is it given?

A person receiving a treatment is fully clothed and usually lays on a massage table. However, Reiki can be given to a person sitting in a chair. It is a gentle light touch-no invasive manipulation. Also we can work above the body and not touch. A full treatment, one on one, with a Reiki therapist runs about 1 hour. In a clinic setting, a treatment runs about 1/2 hour with several people working on each person, enhancing the effects of the shorter treatment.