Reiki

Many Ancient cultures, including Japanese, Chinese, Indians, and Egyptians embraced the belief that life energy flowed through the body, deeply affecting our bodies, minds and emotions. Current research strongly suggests that energy does extend throughout and beyond the physical body, and that disruptions or imbalances in this flow correlate to physical, mental and emotional illnesses. Reiki (pronounced "RAY-key") addresses these imbalances to support your good health and well-being.

Reiki is a japanese word meaning universal life energy. It is a non-intrusive healing approach that uses hand-on healing to channel healing energy to the recipient. The practice of Reiki is based on the teachings of a Japanese man, Mikao Usui, who taught and practiced Reiki in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Reiki is not massage, hypnosis, or a tool for diagnosing illness. Reiki is a technique used to relieve both chronic and acute conditions, gently and powerfully promoting balance among all the body's systems and the normal regenerative processes of the body and mind. Used by a rabidly growing number of hospitals all over the world, Reiki complements medical treatment, natural therapies, and massage therapy.

Medical research has focused on the effects of Reiki rather than trying to explain how it works. The results are impressive. One study showed a "highly significant reduction in pain," including cancer pain, following Reiki treatment. Another study cited improvement in immune and nervous system functioning and increased mobility in patients with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, and fibromyalgia.

Reiki alleviates pain and stress, and promotes restful sleep, healing and relaxation. Relaxation itself promotes a host of benefits for the mind and body including a heightened sense of well-being, release of muscle tension, and relief from anxiety and depression. In addition, relaxation has been shown to help restore immune function and improve circulation, enhancing healing throughout your body.