WHAT IS REIKI?  Reiki is Japanese word meaning Universal Life Energy (Rei - meaning universal, Ki - meaning life energy). It is the vital life energy that flows through all living things and which can be activated for the purpose of healing. When used in healing, it acts holistically affecting the energies which comprise the human body.   As human beings we are comprised of electro-magnetic energy, every cell in the body is vibrating at different rates depending upon their biochemical make-up. The levels of this life force energy in our bodies has an impact on our inherent healing ability, as Ki helps to nourish the structure, organs and systems of the body, supporting them in their vital functions and contributing to the healthy growth and renewal of cells.   Our ability to absorb this life energy is not constant, and over time our body can become depleted. When this happens we become weaker and more susceptible to illness, the ageing process and even physical death. This life force (Ki) is what defines us a living beings without it we would not be alive.

HOW DOES REIKI WORK? The Reiki Therapist channels this life force energy through their hands to the client's body, activating the body's natural ability to heal itself. It works wherever it is need most, releasing blocked energies, cleansing the body of toxins, and creating a state of balance. Reiki is not a guaranteed "cure all" because healing is not always the same as "curing". Healing is a very personal experience, and even if ten people with identical physical symptoms were given Reiki, there would be ten potentially different outcomes as their emotional, mental and physical states would be not be the same.  Reiki will complement and increase the effectiveness of the body's own healing process. It is completely safe and natural and when used in healing it acts holistically affecting the energies which comprise the human body. It reinforces the client's ability to take responsibility for their life, and helps them to make the necessary changes in attitude and lifestyle to promote a happier and healthier life.

WHAT IS A REIKI TREATMENT? Reiki is a therapy in which healing is promoted through the therapist gently laying their hands lightly on the body in a series of positions - it is not a massage. You lie on a massage couch and you remain fully clothed throughout, but you may be asked to remove your outdoor coat and your shoes. The whole body is treated and each hand position is held for several minutes and no pressure is applied. You will generally feel a pleasant sensation of warmth or gentle tingling in the area being touched. As the energy comes into balance, stress and tension are released, and there is a deep sense of relaxation and a feeling of well-being. When our Ki energy is high and free flowing around our body we feel healthy, strong, fit and full of energy. We also feel confident, ready to enjoy life and take on challenges and are much less likely to be ill. If our Ki energy is low or blocked in its flow we feel weak, tired, listless and lethargic and are much more vulnerable to illness or dis-ease.