Reiki pronounced ‘ray - key’, is a Japanese word, which in essence means,

Universal Life force energy.

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Reiki also refers to an ancient healing form which can be traced back to early Tibetan Buddhist times. It was rediscovered in the early 1900’s by a Japanese scholar Dr Mikao Usui, after undertaking an extensive study of the healing phenomena of some of history’s greatest spiritual leaders. He dedicated his life to the practise and teaching of this method which he named “Reiki, The Usui System of Natural Healing”.

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Reiki is a fine vibrational energy which permeates our whole being. This energy is able to penetrate the body at a deep cellular level; it is drawn to where it is needed and accelerates our own innate healing ability. Reiki also helps to open our mind and bring greater awareness so we can look deeper within ourselves for the underlying causes of ‘dis - ease’ and pain. It brings equilibrium and supports us in life, not just on a physical level but emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

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A Reiki Treatment is given with the recipient lying down fully clothed, in a comfortable position, while the practitioner places his or her hands gently on the person, starting at the head and working down through specific points along the body, as well in the energy field that surrounds the physical body.

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Each person experiences Reiki in a different way; a person may be aware of heat coming from the practitioners hands, of warmth or cold sensations or tingling throughout the body, sometimes one may have very profound experiences and at other times may simply fall asleep. Reiki promotes deep relaxation and feelings of peace and tranquillity enhancing our sense of wellbeing.

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Reiki is not a belief system or religion; it works on an energy level. Reiki is not an ‘alternative’ therapy – it is a ‘complementary’ therapy in that it works alongside other medical and therapeutic techniques.