REIKI F.A.Q.
Everything You Want To Know About Reiki
WHAT IS REIKI?
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki works by activating the body’s natural ‘rest and repair’ systems.
The word Reiki is comprised of two Japanese words: Rei-meaning “God’s Wisdom, the Infinite Intelligence or the Higher Power” and Ki-meaning “Life Force Energy” referring to the non-physical energy that permeates all living things. Combined these words represent the powerful, intelligent and divinely guided life force energy that is Reiki.
DOES REIKI ACTUALLY WORK?
Everything is comprised of energy. Reiki works directly with that energy to positively influence outcomes in our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.
I’ve used reiki with my clients to provide relief from Chronic Pain from many sources, Major Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Grief Support, Hospice Transitions, Processing Childhood Abuse-Physical, Verbal/Emotional and Sexual, Surgical Recovery, Mental Clarity, Processing Self-Worth Issues, and more.
There’s countless anecdotal evidence in support of reiki’s beneficial effects. It wasn’t until very recently that there’s actually been any true unbiased, scientific evidence to support these claims.
Fellow Reiki Master Torsten Lange has recently produced reliable, clinically tested results demonstrating the effect of reiki on the quality of regular tap water.
See the full report here at www.reikiscience.com.
HOW CAN I RECEIVE REIKI FROM A DISTANCE?
Unlike other forms of body work, Reiki can be administered from a distance. Like prayer, it can be sent and received from anywhere at any time in any and all circumstances.
It’s not confined by a particular space or time.
Reiki’s divine intelligence knows what you need and your healing session will provide you with personalized support as often as you choose to receive it.
IS REIKI LIKE A ‘MAGIC BULLET’ THAT FIXES ALL MY PROBLEMS?
I wish! In full transparency, magic bullets only exist in the movies.
What reiki can do is support deep, soul level healing.
It can access the root cause of your pain and help to release you from it if you allow it. Reiki can only purge what you’re willing to let go.
The only true path to freedom from what hurts you is straight through the pain. You’ve got to feel it to heal it.
It sucks! I know this from personal experience, but I also know the freedom that awaits you on the other side is well worth the temporary struggle.
Once you fully experience your pain, it’s gone, FOREVER. The lessons or messages you needed to learn from the hurt have been received allowing your body, mind, and soul to fully heal.
The great news is you don’t have to go through this alone! Reiki provides a safe space to process emotions to transform your fear, anger, and grief into a beautiful healing experience, one in which you’re so much stronger on the other side.
You can do this! The whole universe is rooting for you and I’m right here to walk this road with you. I know it’s hard, but you’ve been through worse and survived. It’s ok to let this go now. It’s time for you to THRIVE.
HOW LONG WILL MY HEALING JOURNEY TAKE?
As long as it takes.
I know that wasn’t the answer you were looking for but I have to be real with you about this process.
It’s a process. It will take time to release what no longer serves you. How much time really depends on you.
I don’t say this to add pressure. Nobody likes to experience pain; the sooner it’s over the better.
However, it likely took a long time (years, maybe even decades) of coping with these issues for you to even come to this point of a willingness to let go.
I can’t promise you it won’t take years to fully heal, but I can assure you it doesn’t have to. Reiki makes the process smoother, lightens the load and can provide you with a sense of peace on your healing journey.
Be gentle with yourself. It takes so much courage to heal and you are stronger than you know.
Transforming what is leaves room for you to manifest the future you want.
DO I HAVE TO DO ANYTHING SPECIAL TO RECEIVE REIKI OR TO MAKE IT MORE EFFECTIVE?
Receiving reiki is generally a very relaxing experience and the best news is you don’t have to do anything specific to receive it. The healing energy will come to you wherever you are, no matter what you’re doing.
To maximize your benefit I strongly encourage you to minimize distractions and get as comfortable as possible while listening to recorded sessions. It’s just nicer that way. 😉
HOW MUCH IS A TRADITIONAL REIKI SESSION?
Prices vary by location and practitioner but generally, sessions can run anywhere from $100-$500+ (not including tip or travel expenses).
Standard Reiki sessions are generally conducted in person or over the phone. Session length is also variable depending on client needs.
In person sessions are great. Not everyone has the time or money for a standard Reiki treatment, however.
I wanted to make Reiki more accessible and affordable.
My services are unique in that you can receive Reiki as often as once a week for about half the cost or less than a traditional treatment. All at your convenience. No appointment or travel necessary.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE A SPECIFIC INTENTION IN MIND FOR MY SESSION? WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ONE OR IT’S NOT THE SAME AS YOURS?
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY SESSION?
Your experience with reiki will be completely unique to you and may differ from session to session. That’s ok because Reiki Healing Energy automatically adapts as your needs change.
It’s completely normal to experience a variety of sensations including but not limited to: heat, cold, tingling, pressure, feelings of pulling or floating. You may not experience any unusual sensations and that’s ok too.
You may also experience strong emotions either before, during or after your reiki treatment. This is also completely normal!
Emotions are the body’s way of chemically cleansing itself of the toxins created by negative beliefs, thoughts or feelings.
Generally, you can expect to experience a sense of calm and deep relaxation after receiving reiki.
WHAT ARE CHAKRAS AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
Chakra is the Sanskrit word for ‘wheel’. The major energy centers of our bodies are called chakras because of the spinning action of the energy they contain when in balance.
Each chakra corresponds with major nerve bundles along the spine that control various organs and tissues. When chakras are out of balance (spinning too fast or too slowly, or not at all) it can lead to dis-ease in the body.
Reiki energy helps to restore and correct any imbalances within our energy body to support overall health and well being.
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?
Essential oils are naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants.
Essential oils provide plants with protection against environmental threats and play a role in plant pollination. Essential oils have been used for centuries in food preparation, beauty treatments and health-care practices.
I use oils that are responsibly sourced and are of the highest quality available. To learn more and purchase these oils for yourself, click the link below.
WHAT ARE ORACLE CARDS?
Oracle cards are very similar to Tarot and other divination tools. They contain inspirational or instructional messages to benefit the reader.
Before each session, I ask what messages my recipients need and it’s uncanny how spot on those messages tend to be.
Oracle cards are simply a useful tool in guiding and directing the intention of each reiki session.