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Reiki

Reiki (pronounced: ray-key) is an energetic healing technique. Rei stands for "universal" and Ki for "life force" or "life energy".

Reiki was first developed in Tibet more then two thousand years ago, and it was rediscovered by Sensei Mikao Usui in1922 in Kyoto, Japan. It was his student, Hawayo Takata, who brought Reiki to Hawaii from where it spread to the rest of the world. 

In 2007, Reiki therapy was recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an alternative therapy and it is used in hospitals, old age homes and recovery centres, to complement classical school medicine.

 

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Energetic healing

Reiki is energy healing technique. Besides treating clients, Reiki therapists can also heal themselves. This is very important because if they don't feel well themselves, they are unable to heal others.

 

Reiki energy does not come from the therapist themselves. Reiki therapists are not “giving you their energy” and they will not “run out of energy” either.  Reiki therapists are simply channels: they conduct universal energy through themselves to you.

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Most illnesses or ailments begin on the energetic level: if the life energy (Ki) that flows through and around all living beings is disrupted or blocked, then, over time, this can result in an illness of the physical body as well.

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While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion and does not conflict with religious beliefs. 

 

Reiki is not a substitute for medical examination or therapy, but can be harmoniously combined with most medical treatments.

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When is Reiki helpful?

  • As prophylaxis to prevent disease

  • Promotes self-healing

  • Preparation and recovery from surgery

  • Chronic illnesses

  • Wound healing

  • Migraines

  • Fears and traumas

  • Grief support

  • Pain relief

  • Strengthens immune system

  • Relieves side-effects of medications​

  • Learning and focusing

  • Depression and burn-out

  • Digestive problem

  • Anxiety 

  • Supports through life challenges

  • Fatigue and lack of energy

  • Insomnia

  • Stress​​​

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A Reiki treatment should never substitute a visit to the doctor!

Reiki should be considered as a complementary therapy, not an alternative to conventional medicine.​​

What should you expect in a Reiki session?

Before the therapy starts, we have a conversation so I can learn more about your current state of well-being and your goals of the therapy. At your first visit, the conversation might take up to half an hour, which is why I encourage first-time clients to book a 90 minutes Reiki session.

Afterwards, you will relax on a massage table, fully dressed, and I will place my hands on your body or slightly above it.

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The session can be done with gentle background music or in silence. During the session, however, we will not talk. We will discuss your experiences at the end of the session.

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Sometimes, the after-effects of Reiki can be surprisingly strong, such as fatigue, sweating or more frequent urination. There is no need to worry: this is part of the self-healing process. These symptoms will subside within a day or two.

Remember that Reiki can do no wrong!​​​​

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