Reiki is a light non-invasive, hands-on healing method with its true origins dating back thousands of years in Eastern Medicine. A Japanese scholar, Dr. Mikao Usui, developed this particular method, Reiki, in the 19th century. The Japanese word Reiki means a higher wisdom and universal life force energy.
During a Reiki session, the client lies on a massage table fully clothed while the practitioner works very lightly on or over the body using specific hand placement and positions. The experience of Reiki is usually found to be very relaxing and nurturing, often resulting in the reduction of pain and stress. According to the teachings of Reiki, our body's energy system is brought back into balance with energy flowing more freely.
Recent research has verified that Reiki can help in the reduction of pain and improved immune and nervous systems functions. It is practiced in many different settings with a variety of individuals as a complementary medicine promoting spiritual, physical and emotional well being.
