Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by a ‘laying on hands’, or hands-off approach, and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "Universal Wisdom or Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So, Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."

In Indian culture this is referred to as Prana and in Chinese culture it’s called Qi. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Everybody and everything exists of energy. This energy flows through us, surrounds us and nourishes us. As we go through life, we may develop blocks that prevent us from the energy flowing in an optimum way. If this persists, we may feel emotionally drained or possibly physically unwell. We may experience symptoms like fatigue and depression and our energy becomes imbalanced.

Reiki focuses on seven main energy centres, called chakras, in your body. The energy should flow freely through the chakras to support one to be spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally healthy. Practitioners believe that if energy paths are blocked, you may feel ill or weak or have pain. Each healing experience is unique to the individual. Some individuals report feeling cold, pulsating heat, or a tingling sensation during a session, and most enter a calm, relaxed state. After an energy healing treatment, most people report a sense of calm and peace. It’s different for each person.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method that everyone can use. It’s a wonderful complement to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

The Reiki energy goes exactly where it is needed. The practitioner does not diagnose nor prescribe – nor does ethics or law allow them to.