Reiki is a form of alternative therapy commonly referred to as energy healing. It is used to transfer universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to their client.

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Fast Facts on Reiki

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• Reiki is a form of energy therapy.

• It involves the transfer of energy by "laying on hands".

• Reiki’s advocates say it can treat many conditions and emotional states.

• Reiki can be used in conjunction with a traditional Massage Therapy treatment, and billed through insurance as Massage Therapy.

• There are 5 Levels that a healthcare practitioner can take to become a Reiki Master.

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What is Reiki?

 

In Reiki, the practitioner transfers energy by placing their hands over or on the patient. it can also be referred to as palm healing or hands-on healing.

Energy healing targets the energy fields around the body. According to practitioners, energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or possibly emotional pain. In time, these energy blocks can cause illness.

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Energy medicine aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks in a similar way to acupuncture or acupressure. Improving the flow of energy around the body, Reiki practitioners, can enable relaxation, reduce pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness.

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The healing effects are mediated by channelling the universal energy known as qi, pronounced “chi.” In India, this is known as “prana.” This is the same energy involved in tai chi exercise. It is the life force energy that some believe surrounds all of us.

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This energy is said to permeate the body. Reiki experts point out that, while this energy is not measurable by modern scientific techniques, it can be felt by many who tune in to it.

Reiki is alleged to aid relaxation, assist in the body’s natural healing processes, and develop emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

 

It is also said to induce deep relaxation, help people cope with difficulties, relieve emotional stress, and improve overall well-being. Some clients may describe a treatment as “intensely relaxing.”

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What happens during a Reiki Treatment?

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Reiki is best held in a peaceful setting, but it can be carried out anywhere. The patient will sit in a comfortable chair or lie on a table, fully clothed or draped as such similar to a Massage treatment. You can also combine Massage and Reiki into one treatment. There may or may not be music, depending on the patient’s preference.

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The practitioner places their hands lightly on or over specific areas of the head, limbs, and torso using different hand shapes, for between 2 and 5 minutes. The hands can be placed over 20 different areas of the body.

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Treatments are done usually in 60 or 90 minutes. The number of sessions will vary, depending on what a client wishes to accomplish. Some clients prefer to have one treatment while others have a series of treatments to work on a particular issue.

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