Reiki & Intuitive Healing

What is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced ray – key) is a Japanese word comprising of 2 Japanese kanji (kanji means Chinese characters) which translates to ‘spiritual energy’.

• Rei means spiritual, transcendental and sacred

• Ki means universal life force energy. Ki being the same as Chi in Chinese, Prana in Sanskrit and Mana in Hawaiian.

Reiki then, is the art of hands-on healing by means of channelling the energy of the universe. When working with a Reiki practitioner; someone who has been attuned to this energy, it allows the person receiving to align in body, mind and spirit opening up the pathways to healing one’s self. The word healing is used with the perspective of regaining harmony and wholeness - our natural state of being.

Mikao Usui (1865-1926) was a Buddhist scholar and founder of the Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki system - meaning to improve the mind and body. Usui Sensei’s personal search to understand healing led him to attaining enlightenment in 1922 at the age of 57. It was from this experience that brought forth the understanding of Reiki healing energy. Usui opened the Reiki Ryoho Gakkai in Tokyo,1922 with the intention that one person from every household would be attuned to Reiki in order to care for the wellbeing of their family. The lineage was passed down to Churjiro Hayashi (1881-1940), then introduced to Hawaii by Hawayo Takata(1900-1980) in 1937 and into the West from the 1970’s. It is passed on from Master to student through teachings in a defined form of practice and initiation.

Reiki sessions are perfect if you are looking to:

• calm your nervous system - get out of fight, flight, freeze or fawn

• feel balanced

• gain clarity on something you feel stuck on

• increase energy in your field

• clear excess or unwanted energy

• rest and relax

• honour yourself

Reiki is complementary to other forms of healing or medications.

What can I expect in a Reiki / intuitive healing session?

We start these sessions with a body scan and check in to gauge how you are feeling. Then we set intentions around what you would like to get out of the session, even if that is to simply unplug from the demands and fast pace of your life. As such, each session is unique and guided by what you need on the day. I find these sessions are great if you’re feeling like your energy levels are low and depleted. There is often a component of clearing stagnant energy in your field, which I use sound to assist in this before we rebalance your system. I also use sound at the end of the session to ground you back into the space and your body. Sessions can be conducted hands on or off and I typically work with a combination of both, however I check in on every session as to your preference.

I truly believe that taking the time on any self-care modality is the highest honour you can offer to yourself. The effects of which not only benefit your being, but cascade out to your family, friends, your demeanour in the workplace and beyond.

Who can benefit from reiki?

Reiki can work on all beings - humans, animals, plants, even situations. I’m working on offering Animal Reiki for our furry loved ones so please reach out if you are interested in this for your beloved pet.

I suggest Reiki to anyone who feels life is moving too fast, those juggling demands of work / family (all of us here!?), feeling stressed or off balance. I would say most can relate to this.

Are these sessions in person only?

These sessions can also be conducted remotely, connecting via video on Teams or WhatsApp.

What is your accreditation for this?

I have undergone all levels of training under the Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki system and am a practicing Reiki Master.