FAQs

Reiki is a method of healing, not associated with any religion, that assists the body’s ability to self-heal. Our body is made up of energetic centers or “Chakras” that correspond to different parts of the body. Our Chakras become congested through everyday life experiences—negative people, places, emotions, or childhood traumas, for example. We store these emotions and experiences in our body, and this can be something that we realize or, more commonly, are not even consciously aware of. This can generate a number of unexplained aches, pains, or even mental fog, for example, if we do not clear and release the congestion, but most importantly, find and heal the root of the culprit. Imbalanced Chakras disrupt the flow of energy in the body, which can lower our vibration and potentially cause health problems that don’t seem to have explanations. Reiki energy balances out these systems and allows us to release old and stuck energies so that you can raise your vibration and live a life in flow. You leave the session feeling lighter, more vibrant, and relaxed.

The practitioner will ask for your permission to work with your energy field, and then you will set the intention for the session that you wish to work on. A Reiki session mimics the ambiance of a massage; however, you are fully clothed, and you may or may not feel the practitioner’s hands as they do not always directly touch the skin. In other words, your energy body is getting a full-body massage. You will melt into a warm and replenishing relaxation as the practitioner works through assessing blocks, the 7 main Chakras’ vitality, and boosting the energy flow in your body while working on the intention that you set.

The practitioner will gently guide your awareness back into the room and, at your own timing, get up. Following the session, you can ask questions to your practitioner about your experience, and there can be a fruitful discussion of the session, allowing you to not only leave relaxed but also knowledgeable about what you experienced.

Every person is unique, and with that comes a signature experience. However, the most common sensations are: falling asleep, going into a dream state with vivid images, some have reported seeing an array of colors, feeling heat or shivers, tingling sensations as the energy moves, twitches, the body feeling very heavy, the urge to laugh or cry as blockages are moved, or for some, nothing at all, just a lovely relaxation. We recommend coming open for the experience without any specific expectations – your energy will react according to what it needs.

You will feel relaxed, and for some, there will be a plethora of answers to their intentions. Reiki is about lighting up your life’s path, so it is very common for people to receive revelations or epiphanies through Reiki treatments, although it is not promised that it can be achieved instantly, it is, nonetheless a process that is ignited through Reiki as it opens the door for an amazing opportunity of self care and personal growth.

It is important to note that some people have reported feeling very tired after a session, or in extreme cases, headaches or slight nausea. This is due to the sudden movement of energy in the body. We recommend staying hydrated after your session, and in the rare event that a headache or nausea were to occur, just keep it simple, your body is recalibrating to the cleansed energy flow in your body. Don’t have a heavy meal following the session or go out for an intense workout. Let your body acclimate to the fresh energy flow before you do any strenuous activity. Nevertheless, always discuss with your practitioner if you have a health condition so they can properly customize your session and ensure that the energy cleansing is done with attention to your specific needs. Remember, Reiki is a non-invasive healing modality to open the door towards a renewed sense of self-care.

Healing is not linear, and we need to embrace the twists and turns of the healing path. Reiki is individualized to the client; therefore, results are unique to each person and the situation they are working on. For best results, it is recommended that Reiki become a regular part of your self-care practice in order to gain the most benefits. Healing occurs in layers—each session uncovers a new layer that needs to be healed. Generally, for first-time clients, we recommend 1 session every other week. It is important to keep in mind that healing cannot be forced; this will be a journey of learning, purging, and growing, and there is no time frame for that – it is an individual experience.