The word Reiki comes from Japanese kanji. Rei means Spiritual Wisdom, and Ki means Life Energy. Reiki is spiritually guided wisdom that uncovers and releases blocks to the flow of life energy. Ki flows through energy pathways within the physical body (chakras, meridians, and nadis), and around the field of energy called the Aura. By treating the Aura and pathways, Reiki treats the root of many physical diseases rather than only the symptoms.  

Life Energy or Ki is influenced by thoughts. Stressful thoughts - consciously, subconsciously, even inherited - can interrupt the flow of Ki.  While coaching works with conscious thoughts, Reiki releases subconscious thoughts.

Anyone can benefit from Reiki. You do not need prior experience, belief, or understanding. Reiki works beyond the thinking mind. If you are open to receiving, Reiki will meet you where you are.

Before your session, you will complete a brief intake form and set an intention. The Reiki session itself follows, and afterwards there is time to gently reflect, or ask questions. You may also choose to simply rest, and we can schedule a time to connect later.

Experiences vary. You may feel warmth, coolness, tingling, or deep relaxation. You may see colors, experience emotions, or fall into a light or deep sleep. Some people feel little during the session, but notice shifts afterward. It is common to feel relaxed or tired and sleep well that night. Water and rest are encouraged.

Reiki naturally works with the body’s energy centers, often called chakras. It flows where it is needed to support balance, rather than targeting them deliberately. 

Reiki is a spiritual practice, not a religion. It is compatible with all belief systems.

Reiki is a supportive complement to other forms of care. It may support relaxation, balance, and the body’s natural healing processes; however, it is not a replacement for medical treatment. 

Research shows Reiki can decrease recovery time from surgery, improve mental attitude, reduce unwanted side effects of medications, and other medical procedures. (1a) A research study at Hartford Hospital in Hartford Connecticut indicates Reiki improved patient sleep by 86 percent, reduced pain by 78 percent, reduced nausea by 80 percent, and reduced anxiety during pregnancy by 94 percent. (1b)

Recommended reading: Reiki Energy Medicine, by Libby Barnett and Maggie Babb, which shares many cases of application of Reiki in conjunction with the traditional medical system and its potential impact.

1. Reiki, The Healing Touch, First and Second Degree Manual, William Lee Rand.
a. William Lee Rand, “Reiki in Hospitals,” Reiki Newsletter (Winter 1997), precursor to Reiki News Magazine.
b. Hartford Hospital, Integrative Medicine Outcomes. Measurements cited were obtained during the initial pilot phase of the study, December 1999-December 2000.

Reiki can simply support greater ease, grounding, and connection. Many people receive Reiki for general well-being or during periods of transition or stress.

Reiki does not cause harm; it is gentle and non-invasive. Any sensations or after-effects are typically part of the body’s natural process of relaxation or release.

• Reiki Level 1 (2004) 

• Reiki Level 1 & Level 2 (2023) 

• Advanced Reiki Training (2024) 

Usui Reiki Master Lineage. 

The practitioner serves as a channel for universal energy and receives its benefits while offering it. It is in no way depleting. 

For Reiki to work, your soul - not your mind - needs to be open to it. However, if the mind needs more evidence, Kirlian photography has captured Reiki energy as beams emanating from the Palm chakra during sessions*. 

*Reiki, The Healing Touch, First and Second Degree Manual, William Lee Rand.