Reiki, pronounced “ray-key,” is an ancient, non-invasive, laying on of hands, therapeutic technique. The term derives from the Japanese words, “Rei,” meaning “universal,” and “Ki,” meaning “life force energy.” Through the use of palm healing, Reiki practitioners serve as conduits to the healing energy that is available to all sentient beings. Energy flows from the hands of the practitioner into the cells of the person being treated. This results in a rebalancing and harmonizing for the client on emotional, physical and spiritual planes. 

Ultimately, all explanations of Reiki prove inadequate in their descriptions. Like anything, Reiki is best understood through the experience of it. After all, if we want to know what WATER tastes like, we must drink it.

Simply put, Reiki supports your body’s ability to come into harmony and balance with itself. If you are tired, you will feel rested. If you are anxious, you will discover greater serenity. If you are feeling overwhelmed or unsettled, Reiki will help you connect to a deeper sense of peace and centeredness.

The ability to heal is as natural as breath itself. Reiki awakens you to your own self-healing prowess, bolsters your vitality and furthers your spiritual development. Come experience a return to balance and deeper connection! 

Reiki treatments work in conjunction with but are not a substitute for conventional medicine.

Patients in need of treatment for medical or psychological conditions should work with licensed healthcare providers and supplement that work with Reiki.

Reiki can however bolster general wellbeing and benefit the treatment of basically any  medical or psychological  issue including heart disease, epilepsy, cancer, headaches and anxiety. Reiki has also been shown to help cancer patients control both their disease symptoms as well as treatment side effects such as pain, sleep disturbances, anxiety and nausea. 

More and more, Reiki is being offered as a part of integrated care at hospitals and other healthcare facilities including Memorial Sloan Kettering and the Dana-Faber Cancer Institute.

The role of the Reiki practitioner is often misunderstood. Frequently we are referred to as healers, when in fact, the flow of the energy is directed solely by the needs of the client. Practitioners simply serve as channels for the energy, facilitating balance within their client’s spiritual, mental, emotional and physical body.

You remain fully clothed throughout your treatment. I make every effort in the way of draping and bolstering to ensure your comfort needs are met. Standard protocol dictates that my hands be placed over specific areas of your body throughout the course of treatment. All through this process, your sense of privacy and personal space are both acknowledged and respected. As you experience Reiki’s gentle energy, you may start to become aware of certain sensations (heat, cold, tingling, throbbing etc.) throughout your body. You may also feel nothing at times. All this is perfectly normal, even to be expected. It is also quite common to experience a deep sense of relaxation or even fall asleep during your treatment. None of this is predictable, however. Each individual is different and will experience Reiki in their unique way. 

The Reiki energy is cumulative in that it builds with each subsequent treatment. That is why it is recommended that clients new to Reiki have between four to six sessions in order to jump start their self- healing potential. 

Post treatment experiences also vary. Some may experience an increase in energy or vitality, while others may enjoy an increased sense of peace and tranquility. Most people attest to feeling better after their initial treatment and these benefits increase with repeated treatments.