What is Reiki?

Reiki is an energy medicine practice that originated in Japan that means "universal life-force energy". Life force energy flows around us and through us nourishing our cells, organs, and glands. When one's energy is low, imbalanced, or restricted by stress, injury, or illness, we are more susceptible to discomfort, further illness and disease. When one's energy is high or balanced, one is more likely to feel relaxed and the body's own healing abilities are awakened and utilized. Reiki has also been called hands-on healing and energy work.

A Reiki treatment involves the practitioner placing his/her hands on or near the person receiving the treatment, with the intent to heal energetic pathways, to improve the flow and balance of energy, and to enhance and accelerate the body's innate healing ability. Reiki is well known for it's ability to bring the human energy field into balance on all levels, thus encouraging the healing process. Reiki is simple and produces measurable results. It is power, light, and love.

What can Reiki do?

Research on various types of energy work has shown that, in addition to the benefits of relaxation, Reiki can promote a reduction in anxiety, muscle tension, and pain, can promote accelerated wound healing, and can promote wellness and a greater sense of well-being. It is useful during illness, after injuries, pre- and post-op, as well as for health promotion.

People seek Reiki for a wide variety of health-related purposes. Some examples include:

• Relief from the effects of stress
• Recovery from surgery and anesthesia
• Reducing the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer
• Easing pain and symptoms of sports injuries
• Lowering heart rate
• Relieving chronic pain
• Improving immune function
• Mental clarity
• Reducing blood pressure
• Emotional relief from grief, depression, worry, sadness
• Sense of well-being and/or spirituality
• Enhancing the sense of peace in people who are dying

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