What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese technique of using energy for healing to create relaxation and stress relief. Reiki is a holistic healing solution that has become increasingly accepted by conventional healthcare professionals, The name of Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) derives from the Japanese words: rei, which means "spiritual wisdom or the higher force" and ki - "life force energy", a concept known throughout Asia both in healing and martial arts practices. So Reiki means something akin to "life force of the Higher Power" or "Life Energy through Spiritual Wisdom". Reiki's full potential for therapy and healing is still being explored, but it has shown itself to be a safe and natural method of healing. It is an effective method of treatment for certain types of cases and many healthcare providers and patients appreciate the one-on-one, focused connection between healer and client that comes with Reiki.

What Happens During a Reiki Session?

When you come in for a session, you will lie down, fully clothed, on the treatment table. The therapist's hands will remain in a stationary position, gently on or slightly above your body, in several locations ranging from head to toe. Sometimes practitioners do not use the prescribed hand positions, preferring to use a more intuitive approach. Private areas are worked on 4-6 inches above the body. There is no manipulation of the skin or tissue: Reiki is not massage!

The History of Usui Reiki

Dr. Usui discovered Reiki during a mysticial experience on Mt. Kurama, a sacred mountain north of Kyoto, Japan. Over the years, he worked with the energy he had discovered, eventually opening a Reiki practice outside of Tokyo, in 1922. He also started a Reiki organization to pass on the heritage of Reiki, whose practices have developed over time.