What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese form of energy work. The term comes from two Japanese words, "Rei," meaning "universal," and "Ki," meaning "life force energy." Reiki translates to "universal life-force energy."

Many value Reiki as a stress reduction and relaxation technique that also promotes healing.

What is energy work?

Energy work is a holistic health modality that helps bring the mind, body, and spirit into balance.

Much like acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine or yoga in Ayurveda, Reiki is based on the premise that we possess an inner energy field or "life force" that exists alongside our physical body. This life force — referred to as chi or prana in other cultures — flows through the body to sustain our physiological health while projecting a subtle vibrational field that can often be sensed by others.

When life force energy is low, we are at higher risk of feeling weak and getting sick; when life force is high and flowing freely, we are more likely to feel stable, positive, and adaptive.

How does Reiki work?

Reiki practitioners are trained to detect as well as increase the volume of vital energy throughout the client’s body.

In a treatment the practitioner gently places their hands on (or hovers them over) the client’s head, torso, back, and legs. The client is fully-clothed. The practitioner maintains hand placements for various lengths of time, depending on the client’s specific needs.

Throughout the session Reiki energy is channeled through the practitioner to the client, flowing to areas where there may be energetic imbalances or blockages. Reiki raises the vibrational field in and around the negatively affected areas of the body, causing blockages to start to move and be released. In so doing Reiki helps to restore a healthy, natural flow of life force.

Benefits of Reiki

While Reiki is always safe and beneficial for the client, the felt benefits will vary depending on the person and number of sessions.

Clients most consistently feel calmer, more relaxed and rejuvenated after one session. In the session, it is common for clients to have fallen asleep, released emotion or had memories or healing insights spontaneously surface.

As with other wellness modalities, the impact of Reiki is cumulative, with clients experiencing progressively deeper benefits over time. With multiple sessions in a short period of time, many experience better sleep, less pain and tension in their bodies, improved mood. For many committed to regular treatment, Reiki has greatly contributed to spiritual development and deep emotional healing.

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Roel offers Reiki treatments for those who are curious to try it (even if slightly skeptical), as well as those seeking ongoing general healing and well-being.