What is Reiki?
Reiki is a safe and gentle but profound form of hands on healing. Pronounced "ray-key", it means universal life energy. That is, the vital energy that surrounds and is within all living things. The practitioner is taught through a special attunement process, creating a channel through which the energy can flow; from the universal source through the practitioner to the receiver.

Reiki is a system of natural healing that evolved through the work of Dr.Usui in Japan. His lifetime commitment to developing and teaching Reiki was inspired by many ancient teachings, study and meditation.

Although Dr Usui was a Christian there is no belief system attached to Reiki. Anyone can receive Reiki, the only pre-requisite is the want to be healed.

Treatment
Sessions can last from 1-2 hours. A detailed case history is taken and then the receiver will lie, fully clothed on a treatment couch (or in a comfortable sitting position). The practitioner's hands are placed in specific positions over the body and each position is held for several minutes.

It is common for people to feel sensations of warmth and coolness, at the same time as being profoundly relaxed and rested.