Reiki is a relaxation technique to help reduce stress, fatigue, and pain – on an energetic level. A Reiki practitioner channels universal life force energy to the receiver. Reiki can be used as a complementary treatment to any Western medical treatment you may be receiving.

Reiki complements Western medicine, but it should never replace licensed medical professionals.

Reiki practitioners channel Universal Life Force Energy through the palms of their hands and into the recipients’ Chakra System. The chakra system is balanced on an energetic level with a Reiki session. Reiki can be practiced in person (hands-off) or remotely (distant).

A Reiki practitioner is someone that has become attuned to Reiki. Through the attunement process, they have learned how to send Reiki to themselves and others.

EVERYONE & EVERYTHING CAN BENIFIT FROM REIKI!

This includes people, the world, animals, plants, relationships, computers, cars, houses, boats, oceans – literally everything can benefit from Reiki. Based on the fact that the universe is made up of energy, Reiki can benefit the world as a whole.

Reiki works on an energetic level and therefore it does not “cure” anything. Please know that Reiki is not a medical procedure or medical practice. It is a process of energy healing.

However, Reiki can support your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being at any point in your life. It complements any medical situation and will do no harm.

It is pure, universal life-force energy that is within all of us. A Reiki practitioner should never claim to cure or heal anything!

Reiki is designed to support and align your energy body, this allows for healing to take on all levels. That said, Reiki itself does not heal, rather it supports and aligns your energy body. (the Chakra System)

A Reiki attunement will energetically connect you with that system of Reiki. It opens your chakras and allows you to work with the energy of that modality.

There are different levels of each different modality of Reiki. Some modalities have one attunement and others have many. Each one is different and connects you in a slightly different way. Many modalities have their own methods, symbols, and processes to them. 

A Reiki session is when a Reiki practitioner sends Reiki energy to you. Depending on the skill level of the Reiki practitioner that can be performed in person or remotely.

The duration of a Reiki session can range from a few minutes to several hours.

Reiki energy is used in different ways by different Reiki practitioners. There can also be a difference in the amount of energy needed by the recipient at different times. It generally takes 45-70 minutes for me to perform a full Usui Reiki session.

Attunements are energetic connections that are passed on from a Reiki Master/Teacher to the student.

Receiving a Reiki attunement opens up channels in a student’s chakra system. This allows the student to access that particular Reiki modality.

When you receive a Reiki attunement, you are connected with the energy of the particular system of Reiki you are being attuned to.

As you may already know, there are many different systems of Reiki!

There are some systems of Reiki that use the word “Empowerment” instead of “Attunement”, but their purpose is the same. 

I believe that everyone that is drawn to Reiki should learn Reiki!

You do not need to know what Reiki is to receive a session. Just have an open mind and see what happens. If you are curious to experience it or want to work on a specific area of your life, then working with a Reiki practitioner is useful.

Once you feel ready to learn how to do Reiki, then you should start with Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Level I. Usui Reiki is the foundation of Reiki that most of the other systems stem from.

A Reiki Master Teacher can attune you to the modality of Reiki that they are a Reiki Master Teacher in.

Once someone is attuned to the Master/Teacher level of a particular modality (for example Usui Reiki Master/Teacher level) they can share attunements with others.

Part of the process of the Reiki Master Teacher attunement is to learn the attunement process. This can be done in person, virtually through video chat, or a manual.

Yes, you can self-treat with Reiki. Also when you treat others you are
receiving as well.

As Reiki is universal energy life-force energy, the flow of energy in both hands is the same.

There is no “giving” or “receiving” hand as there is in some other forms of energy work.

You will be able to download a blank certificate with your manual. If you do not see it, just contact me and I will email you one.

If you prefer to have a printed certificate with my embossed seal on it, please order one through my website.

The hand positions are where a Reiki practitioner places his or her hands to allow the Reiki energy to flow. 

Reiki modalities place varying amounts of emphasis on hand positions. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have regarding hand positions if you are a student. I can provide you with instructions on how to use the proper hand positions if you need them.

Reiki is considered “smart energy” since it knows exactly where to go and where its needs are greatest. Let’s say you stubbed your toe and I wanted to perform Reiki on you. 

There is no specific governing body of Reiki, so there is no specific certification you receive.

When you are attuned to Reiki by me, I send you a blank certificate that you can fill in with your name and date. If you are interested in ordering a physical certificate you can do so in my shop.

You do not need to do or have anything special to receive a Reiki session. Everyone’s experience is different, so come with an open mind!

Some people like to prepare for a session by laying down when receiving, but it is not necessary.

In order to teach or attune others to a specific form of Reiki you must become attuned to that modality yourself at the Master/Teacher level.

It is recommended to work with Reiki energy until you are comfortable with it before passing it on. It’s up to you when you want to do this. You are not obligated to wait a particular amount of time unless that modality requires waiting. Depending on the individual, some people wait a few weeks, while others wait significantly longer.