What is Reiki?
Reiki is a universal healing energy which helps to replenish and restore the
flow of energy to bring balance and harmony to mind, body and emotions.
It is a popular Japanese complementary therapy founded by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century and is now used in a variety of settings such as NHS hospitals, hospices, private clinics and spas. The National Occupational Standards set guidelines for professional practice. *
*Extracts from the UK Reiki Federation. Information for Clients and Patients. Leaflet. Aug 2021
Benefits of Reiki
Reiki can reduce stress, promote relaxation and help achieve a peaceful sense of wellbeing. It can also support and promote the body’s natural self-regenerating abilities.*
Reiki can be used alongside conventional medicine and other complimentary therapies.
What happens during a treatment?
Reiki is a safe, non-invasive treatment delivered by placing the practitioner’s hands gently on, or hovering directly above the client’s body in a series of positions from head to toe. During a treatment the client will remain fully clothed and could be lying down on a treatment couch or comfortably seated.
Some practitioners also offer Reiki as a distance treatment.
Examples of sensations that could be felt during a treatment include feelings of warmth, coolness, tingling, numbness, emotional release and involuntary movements/twitching. It is also normal to feel nothing at all. Often people feel very relaxed and may drift off to sleep. It is important to note that whatever you feel, or don’t feel has no bearing on the effectiveness of the treatment.
The duration of a Reiki session can be variable, but they usually last around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Prior to the session, the practitioner will complete a consultation form
including your medical history to discuss your treatment options and formulate a plan.
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications to reiki, but it is very important that reiki is not used to diagnose medical conditions and if you are concerned about any symptoms you may be experiencing, please contact your GP.