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Reiki(pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki is an ancient healing technique that uses the life force energy to heal, balancing the subtle energies within our bodies. Reiki is a bio-energy therapy that addresses physical, emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances. This healing art is an effective delivery system. The Reiki practitioner serves as a vessel that supplies healing energies where they are most needed.  If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
Reiki has both preventative and curative qualities. Eastern medical philosophy believes that Reiki can serve to cure illness, and if not, Reiki will promote your health and longevity.  There are two basic principles of a Reiki session, cleansing the meridians or energy lines of the body and balancing of the chakras, therefore creating a harmonious flow of energy.

The Reiki Principles

Just for today I will give
thanks for my many blessings.
Just for today I will not worry.
Just for today I will not be angry.
Just for today I will do my work honestly.
Just for today I will be
kind to my neighbor
and every living thing.

Reiki is a healing technique that is thousands of years old.  It was originally practiced by Tibetan monks.  In the late 1800's, Dr. Mikao Usui began to look at those around him and saw so many people who were unable to lead happy, productive lives due to their frequent illnesses and physical disabilities.  He began his search for an alternate way to heal the sick. After many years of searching, he discovered an ancient healing technique in the Indian Sutras (textbooks).  Reiki began to flourish in the East and was slowly introduced into the West.
Reiki is both powerful and gentle.  In its long history of use it has aided in healing virtually every known illness and injury including serious problems like:

• Multiple sclerosis
• Heart disease
• Cancer
• Skin problems
• Cuts
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Impotence
• Lack of confidence

It is always beneficial and works to improve the effectiveness of all other types of therapy. Clients who are receiving massage, lymphatic therapy, facials and body treatments will often have Reiki performed at the same time.
Reiki will improve the results of all medical treatment, acting to reduce negative side effects, shorten healing time, reduce or eliminate pain, reduce stress, and help create optimism.
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
The benefits of a Reiki treatment are numerable.  Reiki can be used as an aide for other treatments or by itself. 

• Stress Reduction 
• Shortened healing time
• Pain reduction
• Enhanced optimism
• Clear toxins
• Strengthens the immune system
• Balances organ and glandular function
• Promotes creativity
• Increases clarity and focus
• Aids better sleep
• Reduces blood pressure
• Removes energy blockages
• Helps spiritual growth and emotional clearing
• Creates deep relaxation
• Aides in breaking addictions
• Helps with acute (injuries) and chronic problems (asthma, eczema, headaches)
• Postpones the aging process

 
The Reiki Therapist incorporates the use of specific hand placements and movements to assist in rebalancing and restoring the energy or "ki" within and surrounding the human body.  "Ki" is the energy or life force contained within every living being.  This field becomes or set out of balance of balance by dis-ease and stress.

How is a Reiki treatment given?

In a standard treatment Reiki energy flows from the practitioners hands into the client. The client is usually laying on a massage table but treatments can also be given while the client is seated or even standing. The client remains fully clothed. The practitioner places her/his hands on or near the clients body in a series of hand positions. These include positions around the head and shoulders, the stomach, and feet. Other, more specific positions may be used based on the clients needs. Each position is held for three to ten minutes depending on how much Reiki the client needs at each position. The whole treatment usually lasts between 45 and 90 minutes.

What does a Reiki treatment feel like?

What one experiences during a Reiki treatment varies somewhat from person to person. However, feelings of deep relaxation are usually felt by all. In addition, many feel a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and surrounds them. As the Reiki energy encourages one to let go of all tension, anxiety, fear or other negative feelings a state of peace and well-being is experienced. Some drift off to sleep or report floating outside their bodies or have visions and other mystical experiences. At the end of the treatment, one feels refreshed with a more positive, balanced outlook.

 What can be treated with Reiki?

Reiki has had a positive affect on all forms of illness and negative conditions. This includes minor things like head or stomach aches, bee stings, colds, flu, tension and anxiety as well as serious illness like heart disease, cancer, leukemia, etc. The side effects of regular medical treatments have also been reduced or eliminated. This includes the negative effects of chemotherapy, post operative pain and depression as well as improving the healing rate and reducing the time needed to stay in the hospital. Reiki always helps and in some cases people have experienced complete healings which have been confirmed by medical tests before and after the Reiki treatments. However, while some have experienced miracles, they cannot be guaranteed. Stress reduction with some improvement in ones physical and psychological condition are what most experience.

Does insurance cover Reiki treatments?

Reiki is just starting to be recognized by insurance companies. While not many are covering Reiki treatments, some are. Check with your local insurance company for details.

~The founder , Usui Mikao