In this week’s Essential Education series I am sharing some information about Reiki. Like my series on Naturopathy, my aim is to demystify what it is all about.

Reiki is a Japanese healing technique where I transfer healing energy through my hands to my client to encourage and support physical and emotional healing.

Reiki was created early in the 20^th century and is a complimentary or alternative health approach that manages symptoms and improves general health and wellbeing.

During a Reiki session I will place my hands above your body, at certain points, where I sense I need to, to stimulate your body’s natural healing abilities. If you are not comfortable lying down, reiki can be performed whilst you are sitting upright in a chair.

A typical session lasts between 20 and 60 minutes.

The positive benefits of reiki can enhance your overall wellbeing. It can support you, improving your quality of life, sleep patterns, self confidence, depression, bringing a sense of calm, inner peace and relaxation.

Reiki may help improve your mood by relieving anxiety and depression.

Reiki can also be used to ease the symptoms of headache, tension, insomnia, nausea, muscle aches and pains.

Reiki is non invasive, and has no known harmful side effects. It is not intended to replace your doctors treatment plan, it enhances it.

A reiki session

• A quick chat about your symptoms, and about what to expect during a session
• Let me know anything you want me to know before I start
• You will be asked to lie down, or sit if you feel more comfortable
• I will cover you with a light blanket
• Soft music will be in the background, there will be candles and crystals
• I will move my hands over your body, just above your body, not touching it
• You may experience heat or tingling, colours or images, or memories, try to let them pass by

• Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing
• Remove shoes, glasses, jewellery
• Leave your phone at home
• Afterwards, drink plenty of water
• You may feel calm, energised, peaceful or tired
• Cost is between $50 and $80 depending on how long the session is

Crystals are used during Reiki to add an extra healing element and a calming effect, helping to release emotional, mental or spiritual blocks. I will place the crystals around your body.

Crystals I will likely use are:

• Rose quartz
• Amethyst
• Moonstone
• Topaz
• Tourmaline
• Aquamarine

Essential Oils I may diffuse during Reiki – Frankincense, Copiaba, Balance, Roman Chamomile