Reiki Healing

Everyone experiences Reiki differently, some people feel a slight tingling or sensation of warmth. You may even fall into a deep and relaxing sleep.

Others find themselves in a meditative state or a feeling of relaxation, soothing emotions and enabling you to find true peace of mind that brings positivity helping you cope with life’s challenges and leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energised.

• Creates deep relaxation and helps the body release stress and tension
• Aids better sleep
• Promotes harmony and balance
• Compliments medical treatments and other therapies
• Assists the body in cleansing itself from toxins and supports the immune system
• Clears the mind and helps you to feel focused, grounded and centred
• Improves overall wellbeing

• Drink plenty of water to remove any toxins
• Avoid additional toxins, such as caffeine, smoking and alcohol
• Eat nutritional food and avoid eating a heavy meal while your body is using its energy for healing
• Continue all current medical treatment plans as Reiki is not a substitute for medical care
• After your Reiki session, its important to slow down and rest
• Observe any changes in energy, mood, feelings, memories and be aware of emotional shifts
• Avoid other complementary therapy treatments for 24 hours
• Treatments are not a substitute for medical care always continue with all current medical treatment plans
• If you experience any adverse symptoms after your treatment, they are temporary and should go within 24 to 48 hours, however if they persist please do not hesitate to contact me or seek medical advice
• Many people have found that, to some extent, they have been helped by treatments. Regular treatments can help to maintain homeostasis (a state of balance). Therapies do not claim to be a cure and should never be used in place of conventional medical care. Always consult your doctor or other health professionals for medical attention and advice.

Reiki healing was discovered in Japan by a man named Dr Mikao Usui. He was born into a wealthy Buddhist family in 1865, who were able to give him a good education. He studied martial arts, swordsmanship and kiko the Japanese form of Chi Kung.

He was interested in psychology, theology and medicine throughout his education and studied all types of healing systems. He was president of a small university in Tokyo. Usui was very curious about finding out how Jesus and Buddha had been able to heal. This quest led him to research both Christian and Buddhist scriptures. He studied Sanskrit- the ancient sacred Indian language - which enabled him to read and understand the Buddhist writings and he spent a considerable time in a Buddhist monastery, where he was advised by the abbot to meditate in order to find the answers he was seeking. Usui embarked on a 21-day meditation, fasting and prayer on Mount Koriyama in Japan. On the last day Dr Usui experienced an event that would change his life forever. He saw ancient Sanskrit symbols that he had noticed in the Buddhist scriptures. Simultaneously, the application, knowledge and meaning of the symbols and mantras became clear to him.

He called this energy ‘Reiki'. In 1922 Usui opened his first Reiki clinic in Tokyo. Many people came for treatment and he started to share his knowledge. In 1923 there was a devastating earthquake, in which thousands of people were killed, injured and became sick, Usui gave Reiki healing to many people and the Meiji emperor honoured him for his work. People showed great respect for his wisdom, knowledge and compassion; he became known as ‘sensei’ (teacher), renowned throughout Japan for his remarkable healing skills.

Usui passed his knowledge and teachings onto Dr Chujiro Hayashi (1879-1940), a retired naval officer. Hayashi and his wife opened a Reiki clinic in Japan. Mrs Hawayo Takata visited the clinic over several months for treatment for a tumour and was cured. She was so impressed that she begged Hayashi to teach her Reiki. She took all the attunements needed to become a Master. She travelled extensively throughout the USA and Canada, treating people and teaching them how to use Reiki for themselves and to heal others. Before Takata died at 80 years of age she trained 22 Reiki Masters. Through them Reiki spread widely and became known all over the world.

Reiki is an ancient relaxation technique, which promotes self-healing. It is safe for anyone or anything, including animals. It is a gentle positive energy that can do no harm only good. It can be interpreted as Rei-universal, higher knowledge, spiritual consciousness and Ki-life force. Reiki is the coming together of these two in balance.