What is Reiki?

Reiki is a gentle, hands-on Japanese practice. The practitioner channels energy through their hands to help you feel balanced and relaxed, supporting physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

2. Where does Reiki come from?

Mikao Usui developed Reiki in the early 1900s. The name combines the Japanese words rei, (“universal”)
and ki, (the vital life force that flows through all living things).

3. How does Reiki work?

Reiki is based on the belief that pain, weakness, and illness can arise when our energy pathways are blocked. Practitioners aim to release those blockages and restore the intuitive flow of energy. Many people find it supports emotional and spiritual well-being, though it does not cure physical illness.

4. What are the benefits of Reiki?

Reiki calms the nervous system and promotes relaxation, which helps the body’s natural healing. People use it to ease pain and muscle tension, improve sleep, reduce anxiety and fatigue, and support depression treatment. It may also help with the emotional side of chronic pin and with the side effects of medications and medical procedures. If you’re healthy, regular sessions can help you manage stress.

5. Can I receive Reiki remotely?

Yes. Distance Reiki is scheduled for a time when you rest comfortably wherever you are. Many find it just as relaxing and meaningful as an in-person session. It’s a good option if you live far away, have mobility challenges, or are in hospice care and prefer to stay home.

6. How can Reiki help at end of life?

Reiki may ease the anxiety and fear that can accompany a terminal diagnosis. By calming the nervous system, it often brings relaxation, security, and peace. Many describe feeling surrounded by compassion and connected to loved ones and to themselves. For some, it also supports letting go of attachments and opening to spirit, which many see as part of the soul’s natural progression.

7. Can Reiki be used with medical care?

Definitely. Reiki is meant to be used alongside medical care, including palliative and hospice care, never in place of it. Some hospitals recognize its potential to enhance patient well-being and recovery. It is also being offered in areas of hospice, palliative and home care as a complimentary treatment for patients, as well as care-givers.

* Reiki is a complementary practice. It does not that or cure illness and is not a replacement for professional medical advice.