FAQ
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It involves "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us, keeping us alive. When this energy is low, we are more likely to get sick or feel stressed; when it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words: Rei ("God's Wisdom or the Higher Power") and Ki ("life force energy"). So, Reiki means "spiritually guided life force energy." A Reiki treatment feels like a glowing radiance flowing through and around you, treating the whole person—body, emotions, mind, and spirit. This creates many beneficial effects, including relaxation and feelings of peace, security, and well-being. Many have reported miraculous results. Reiki is not dependent on one's intellectual capacity or spiritual development and is available to everyone. While spiritual in nature, Reiki is not a religion and has no dogma. You don't need to believe in Reiki for it to work; it will work regardless of belief. Many find that Reiki helps them connect more deeply with their spirituality.
Shamanic Reiki is essentially a combination of the early-20th century origins of traditional Reiki with older practices found in cultures around the world. Like traditional Reiki, we call on universal life force energy for healing and well-being. However, in Shamanic Reiki, we also call on and connect with nature with all its elements, animals, plants, and spirits. Some say that Shamanic Reiki (more than traditional Reiki) can help with healing that requires reaching past physical and energetic layers of the body into emotional and spiritual realms. Like Reiki, Shamanic Reiki is a spiritual practice for people from any faith.
DEEP RELAXATION AND STRESS REDUCTION: Induces deep relaxation, which strengthens the immune system’s ability to respond to daily stressors.
RELEASE OF PAIN AND DISCOMFORT: Chronic discomfort and pain can be eased as the body’s natural healing mechanisms are supported.
RELEASE OF BLOCKED MEMORIES: Energy and bodywork can release memories and trauma from the tissues of the body where they are stored.
INTEGRATION OF EMOTIONAL ISSUES: Deep relaxation induces a calm and reflective state within which emotional issues can be integrated on one’s own, or with the help of a professional therapist.
EXPANDED SPIRITUAL AWARENESS: An experience of ‘expanded awareness’ and the goodness and interconnectedness of all life can be experienced, inducing a profound state of well-being.
When you arrive, I will greet you and walk you to the studio space. We'll review the intake form you completed when booking, discuss what drew you to your session, and I'll explain what to expect. The Reiki room will be prepared with a Reiki table, freshly washed sheets, a blanket, an eye mask, crystals, and music. You will be on the Reiki table for the entire session, so please wear something comfortable. The treatment table, pillow, and bolster are adjustable for your comfort. Reiki sessions are often described as sensory experiences. You might see colors, experience twitching, tingling sensations, a sensation of floating, warming or cooling of the body, or waves of energy. You might enter a deep meditative state, fall asleep, or process emotions. All of these experiences are normal, and Reiki is generally very relaxing and restorative. I use both hand-off and hand-on Reiki positions, with very light hand placement. If you prefer not to be touched, please let me know. If you have allergies or sensitivities to essential oils or scents like sage, palo santo, lavender, or frankincense, please inform me at the beginning of the session. Sound-healing tools like singing bowls, chimes, music, and breath-work techniques may be used, depending on your booking. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, please let me know, and we can take a break or stop the session. A gender-neutral bathroom is available for use before or during the session.