Questions answered about Usui Reiki by Barnsley Reiki Master

WHAT IS REIKI HEALING?

Reiki is an extremely gentle yet very effective natural healing system, a form of spiritual healing,  which works on a mental, emotional, physical and spiritual level adapting itself to individual.

IS IT SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE?

Everyone can benefit from Reiki including the very young and the elderly.  The effects are cumulative and the more Reiki you have the greater the benefits you will receive from the treatment.  However, you cannot overdose on Reiki as it is the recipient who draws in the energy they require with the practitioner acting as a channel for divine energy.

Reiki has its roots in ancient Buddhism but there is no dogma or belief system attached to it.  It is not necessary to believe in God but if you do it will support any beliefs you may hold.  

Reiki is pure unconditional love.

CAN MY PET HAVE REIKI?

Animals will benefit greatly from Reiki treatment drawing in the energy they need.  The animal will often go to sleep during the treatment and will let you know when it has had enough by moving away.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM A TREATMENT?

Although a treatment can be given seated it usually takes place with the recipient lying on a treatment couch or if preferred lying back on a reclining chair fully clothed.  All you will be asked to remove is your shoes.  

Unlike my holistic healing treatments Reiki begins with a brief consultation as there is no need to go in depth as there are no contraindications and because I work intuitively there is no need to know which areas specifically need treating as the Reiki will direct my hands where they are needed the most.

However, following the treatment the client has the opportunity. if they so wish, to discuss any health issues and it is at this stage that I will offer specific aftercare advice.

Following on from the first treatment I will send you two or three distance healing treatments and this will be included in the price as will any specific aftercare advice to assist your healing.

THE TREATMENT?

The treatment is non-invasive and  lying on the couch I ask the client to take three deep breaths and relax while I connect with the Reiki energy and using a mixture of Japanese and Western Reiki techniques place my hands on his/her body where I am intuitively drawn.  Usually I begin with the client lying on their back and then ask them to turn over on to their front.  However, this is not necessary as the Reiki will travel to where it is needed so if you have mobility problems or are uncomfortable on your front you can lie on your back propped up with pillows or recline in a chair.

Often the client falls asleep or drifts away into their own meditative space throughout the treatment and it is when they reach this state of deep relaxation that their body begins to self-heal.

Every treatment is different as the Reiki will works for the client's highest good and be directed to the source of the 'dis-ease' to restore balance and harmony.  Some people report heat or warmth as the hands rest lightly on their body.  Others feel a tingling sensation, see colours or have visions while many people just feel deeply relaxed. 

Whatever feelings or sensations you get during a treatment are specific to you and right for you at that particular time. 

HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT LAST?

Although you can benefit from just fifteen minutes a full Reiki treatment will last around an hour or just over an hour.  I don't work to a strict timescale as I believe in giving the client all the time necessary and if the energy is still flowing after an hour the Reiki treatment will continue and with the consultation period and aftercare advice you need to allow up to two hours.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE RECOMMENDED?

You don't need to be ill to gain benefits from Reiki  and the effects are cumulative so the more treatments you have the greater the benefit and how many treatments you have is entirely up to you.

However, chronic complaints usually need more sessions than acute problems which might clear up straight away following a treatment and I suggest a minimum of three treatments and during this time I will send absent healing as well.

WHAT PROBLEMS WILL REIKI HELP?

Reiki supports conventional, homeopathic, herbal and complementary therapies and is an excellent stand alone treatment for boosting the immune system and triggering the body's natural self-healing response.  Therefore it can be used to treat all kinds of ailments - mental, emotional, spiritual and physical. Nevertheless, healing is not the same as curing and while Reiki will have apositive effect on your health you should not discontinue with any medication you have been prescribed and should see your doctor if you are worried about your health.

AFTERCARE ADVICE

As a nutritionist I can work with you to support your healing by helping you to made adjustments to your diet to ensure optimum nutrition using various tools including keeping a food diary, an in depth questionnaire and dowsing.

In addition I can suggest health and lifestyle changes and teach you simple relaxation and meditation techniques.

HEALING BEGINS WITH YOU

Visit http://www.freewebs.com/reikinewbeginnings for more information. Remember, healing begins with you and often it is the changes triggered by Reiki that promote positive health and wellbeing.  Therefore if you are ready to make changes give me a call on 07963 071632 and I will be happy to work with you.