FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Reiki?
Reiki is an energy healing technique used to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation and healing. The term “reiki” comes from the Japanese words “rei,” meaning the universal higher power and “ki,” meaning life force energy. Reiki healing calls upon this "spiritually guided life force energy," which works with the recipient’s own energy to treat the whole person, including the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Reiki is a spiritual practice, but it is not associated with any one religion. Anyone may benefit from Reiki, no matter what their spiritual beliefs.
What are the benefits of Reiki?
Reiki Therapy is a non-invasive healing technique shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, providing a profound relaxation that alleviates anxiety, stress, and physical pain. Reiki promotes emotional balance, improved sleep, increased mental clarity, and general health and well-being.
Does Reiki work?
A number of peer reviewed clinical studies have shown that Reiki therapy is significantly more effective than a placebo in providing complementary therapy in managing chronic health conditions and post-operative recovery. Research supports Reiki’s effectiveness in addressing cancer and treatment-related symptoms, leading to significant improvements in pain, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, and wellbeing, while promoting relaxation and symptom reduction. Reiki therapy is used in hospitals, cancer support centers, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, and in palliative care. The Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinic are among the many health care centers providing Reiki therapy for their patients. (References: Dyer, et. Al, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Volume 69, Issue 3, e211 - e219; McManus, Journal of Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Medicine 22.4 (2017): 1051-1057; Thrane, et. Al, American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 2016;34(4):373-379)
Is Reiki safe?
Reiki is a simple, natural and completely safe. Reiki is a positive, healing energy and can do no harm.
What happens during a typical Reiki session?
During a Reiki session, the recipient remains fully clothed and either lies on a Reiki table (massage table) or is seated comfortably in a chair. The practitioner gently places their hands on or just above different areas of the body to help guide the flow of energy. Each Reiki session is tailored to the individual needs of the client, ensuring a personalized and meaningful experience.
How will I feel while receiving Reiki?
Although the experience is different for everyone, most people feel very relaxed and peaceful during Reiki treatment. Many experience the flow of energy through the body in the sensation of temperature change (heat or cold), tingling, or movement where hands have been placed. Recipients often report having strong visualizations, including imagery or color, or gently falling into a meditative or sleep state.
How do I prepare for a Reiki session?
During the session, recipients remain fully clothed, so comfortable attire should be worn. To receive Reiki, the recipient simply needs to have an intention to welcome and invite the energy in to experience the positive benefits of Reiki.
Reiki is an energy healing technique used to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation and healing. The term “reiki” comes from the Japanese words “rei,” meaning the universal higher power and “ki,” meaning life force energy. Reiki healing calls upon this "spiritually guided life force energy," which works with the recipient’s own energy to treat the whole person, including the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Reiki is a spiritual practice, but it is not associated with any one religion. Anyone may benefit from Reiki, no matter what their spiritual beliefs.
What are the benefits of Reiki?
Reiki Therapy is a non-invasive healing technique shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, providing a profound relaxation that alleviates anxiety, stress, and physical pain. Reiki promotes emotional balance, improved sleep, increased mental clarity, and general health and well-being.
Does Reiki work?
A number of peer reviewed clinical studies have shown that Reiki therapy is significantly more effective than a placebo in providing complementary therapy in managing chronic health conditions and post-operative recovery. Research supports Reiki’s effectiveness in addressing cancer and treatment-related symptoms, leading to significant improvements in pain, fatigue, anxiety, nausea, and wellbeing, while promoting relaxation and symptom reduction. Reiki therapy is used in hospitals, cancer support centers, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, and in palliative care. The Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinic are among the many health care centers providing Reiki therapy for their patients. (References: Dyer, et. Al, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Volume 69, Issue 3, e211 - e219; McManus, Journal of Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Medicine 22.4 (2017): 1051-1057; Thrane, et. Al, American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 2016;34(4):373-379)
Is Reiki safe?
Reiki is a simple, natural and completely safe. Reiki is a positive, healing energy and can do no harm.
What happens during a typical Reiki session?
During a Reiki session, the recipient remains fully clothed and either lies on a Reiki table (massage table) or is seated comfortably in a chair. The practitioner gently places their hands on or just above different areas of the body to help guide the flow of energy. Each Reiki session is tailored to the individual needs of the client, ensuring a personalized and meaningful experience.
How will I feel while receiving Reiki?
Although the experience is different for everyone, most people feel very relaxed and peaceful during Reiki treatment. Many experience the flow of energy through the body in the sensation of temperature change (heat or cold), tingling, or movement where hands have been placed. Recipients often report having strong visualizations, including imagery or color, or gently falling into a meditative or sleep state.
How do I prepare for a Reiki session?
During the session, recipients remain fully clothed, so comfortable attire should be worn. To receive Reiki, the recipient simply needs to have an intention to welcome and invite the energy in to experience the positive benefits of Reiki.