Reiki Sessions

Reiki is a wonderfully restorative energy bodywork modality that can be used to promote the well-being of the body, mind and spirit.

Reiki is an extremely soothing and relaxing form of energy body work. It helps clear dense, stagnant energy from the body's energy meridians, as well as from the major energy centers, called chakras. In this state, the body's own inherent healing ability is optimized. Ultimately, this promotes and supports the health and well-being of not just your body, but your mind and spirit as well.

Benefits

Many people choose Reiki as a stress management modality because of its calming effects. I think we're all aware of how stress affects our sense of well-being. It causes muscle knots, headaches, digestive issues, skin rashes, etc. Stressful emotions get stuck in the body and cause all sorts of discomfort if they're not released. Since Reiki helps to restore optimal energy flow, and is very effective at helping to release stuck emotions, it often leads to a reduction in these stress-related physical symptoms. Reiki can ensure a peaceful night's sleep if you've been having bouts of insomnia. If you've been feeling lethargic, it can make you feel energized. In fact, the Reiki provides whatever you're in most need of at the time of your session - and that may or may not be what YOU think you need! In general, by restoring the proper energy flow through your energy system, Reiki helps create an internal environment that optimizes your body's own inherent healing abilities. Most important of all, it can't harm you and is safe for everyone of all ages.

What to Expect

A serene environment that's conducive to your comfort and relaxation is the basis of any Reiki session. That might include dim lighting, soothing candles or relaxing scents.

Most often you would lie down on a massage table. There's no need to remove any clothing except for your shoes. To administer the Reiki, I lay my hands on the areas of the body that correspond to the major chakras (main energy centers of the body), and also other areas on the extremities that have significant energy meridians running through them. If you're not comfortable with being touched, no worries. The hands can also be held above the body in these areas with the same result.

A typical Reiki session lasts anywhere from 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Since clients often have question or experiences they wish to discuss following a session, this time is also offered as part of the session. I would suggest you plan your session for a date and time that provides some flexibility to allow for this.

Additional Comments

I've been a Reiki practitioner and teacher for over 20 years. I've seen Reiki do some amazing, and sometimes, astonishing things, for the people I've worked with. As someone who started my Reiki journey at a time when most people had never even heard of it, I can tell you that I'm thrilled it has progressed to being a modality that is now widely known for its benefits. Many large hospitals even include Reiki in their cancer support therapies and elderly care. It's come a long way in a couple of decades, I can tell you that! And that's because while most people don't understand how it works, once they experience it, they know THAT it works. To many people, it still sounds a bit "woo-woo", but I can attest to the fact that once they give it a try, they typically return for more.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Reiki is not a medical treatment nor should it be substituted for the medical treatment of illness, injury or disease. The Reiki services provided by Inner Journeys Alchemy are for the purposes of personal growth and wellness and should not be used in place of professional medical advice, medical treatments, or therapeutic counseling by a licensed mental health professional.