What is Reiki?

Reiki is a holistic healing practice that has always existed and been passed down by word of mouth throughout humanity. It was first named and made known publicly by the Buddhist monk Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 20th century. The word “Reiki” comes from two Japanese words: rei, meaning universal, and ki, meaning life energy.

How it works

Everything is energy. You are energy. Your table, your computer, your phone: energy. Our body is an energy system in itself, and our life force is the intelligence that keeps our heart beating, our nails growing, and our wounds and fractures healing — the intelligence that keeps us alive and well. We’re also part of something larger: a universal life force energy that includes all life. During a Reiki session, this is the energy a Reiki channel forwards to the recipient, helping to release energy blockages and support healing and wellbeing.

Our state affects our life force energy. When we’re happy, our energy rises; when we’re not, it declines. Repetitive negative thoughts and unconscious patterns can create blockages in the body, causing energy to get stuck. Left unreleased, these blockages can eventually lead to discomfort. Reiki supports the body in releasing them, layer by layer, revealing more of your true self along the way.

Reiki can support

• Stress reduction — promoting relaxation and helping you feel calmer and more centred

• Comfort and ease — supporting the body’s own natural processes for restoring balance

• Emotional healing — helping release emotional blockages and support emotional wellbeing

• Enhanced energy levels — many people feel more energised and revitalised after a session

• Personal development — a greater understanding of how to navigate life’s challenges, with more compassion and open-mindedness

• Spiritual development — feeling closer to source, a deeper sense of oneness, and greater trust in life and meaning

What to expect from a session

Your session begins with a chat to talk through any challenges you’d like support with. Then comes the Reiki itself. You’ll lie down, fully clothed, and relax on a massage table while I either rest my hands lightly on you or hold them just above your body in different positions, allowing the universal energy to flow where it’s needed and supporting harmony and balance on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.

Reiki is a gentle, completely natural practice, suitable for anyone. I provide a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space for you. I invite you to come and explore Reiki with me. It’s magic!

Reiki should not replace medical treatment, but can be used alongside other treatments and therapies. Please continue to see your doctor or health professional for any medical concerns.