What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese system of stress reduction and relaxation that supports self-healing on all levels, whether physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. Reiki is also an energy, translated from the Japanese as, "spiritually directed life-force energy." This energy flows in us, but can sometimes get depleted through daily life, environmental toxins, traumas, emotional baggage, etc., leading to imbalances. However, Reiki sessions can help bring you back into balance, as the energy is restored and your body can finally relax and do the healing work that has been put on the “back burner” because of distractions, busy-ness, etc. A Reiki practitioner is someone who is trained to amplify the healing Reiki energy that is in us and all around us, while holding space for their client’s self-healing. This is done directly through light touch or indirectly, by working in a client's energy field. Reiki is unique, effective, and life-changing! Humans need food, water, air, etc., but they also need spiritually directed life-force energy in order to truly thrive. After a Reiki session, you will feel more grounded, relaxed, and ready to face the day, while behind the scenes, your body’s cells will be savoring the energy that they have been deprived of. I like to tell clients that receiving Reiki feels like basking in the sun, but on the inside!