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With so much more attention being placed on natural, or holistic practices in the past few years, there has been a lot of speculation on the effectiveness of holistic healing practices on cancer and cancer treatments. With the greater visibility and awareness of holistic healing, and specifically Reiki, there have been many studies done to determine the value of energy medicine treatments. One area of research examined the impact of Reiki on cancer patients. A study done

As a new practitioner, who among us has not had our doubts about our ability to connect with our client? We worry if we are able to channel correctly, to understand all of the subtle nuances of each person’s energy, and to make a positive impact so that the participant experiences the benefits of Reiki energy treatments. It can feel like a lot of responsibility. And for good reason – as practitioners of natural healing methods, we have a responsibility to be able to explai

Maintaining optimal health can be a daunting challenge in our modern world. Stress, anxiety, and physical ailments can take a toll on our overall well-being. However, a gentle and holistic approach that can help restore balance and promote healing: working with a skilled Reiki therapist. What is Reiki? Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing technique that harnesses the universal life force energy to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and facilitate the body's natural ability

Remember that time you were convinced everyone could see your aura radiating like a disco ball after your first yoga class? Yeah, me neither. But amidst the kaleidoscope of wellness trends, whispers of “Reiki’s magic touch” persist. Before you envision yourself levitating like Yoda after a session, let’s untangle the truth from the “woo-woo” surrounding this enigmatic practice. Myth #1: Reiki is a religious or mystical mumbo jumbo. Reiki claims no specific deities or

Have you ever had a gut feeling that you can’t shake? Or you just knew something was going to happen a certain way, without really understanding why? This sensation is simply your intuition speaking to you. Our intuition is our internal alarm system that guides us from our heart. Our intuition is connected to the life force energy of the Universe, and with practice we can hone this very natural ability and use it to improve our lives. ​We all have the ability to sharpen

Have you ever experienced a strong sense of déjà vu? A deep feeling that you have seen or done something before, exactly the way you are experiencing it in the now? Do you have a particular affinity toward a certain place, culture, or historic event? Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection? Or do you have an unexplained fear or phobia? Participating in a Past Life Review can help discover the source of these life occurrences, and also unravel other mysterie

Most of us know about the traditional story of the crucifixion and the resurrection. Jesus of Nazareth was crucified on Mount Calvary and then rose from the dead as a victorious symbol of forgiveness and everlasting life in heaven. But for many of us, this explanation of Easter is unsatisfactory, as there is some ambiguity regarding how, exactly, this act of crucifixion and resurrection saves us from our sins. But if we look at the crucifixion and the resurrection as a me

To understand how Reiki can help with karmic experience we need to examine the concept of Karma. Karma is most often misunderstood. Many think it is strictly “an eye for an eye” natural law, but that is a false and oversimplified explanation for a complex belief. ​ Karma is defined by Merriam-Webster as “the force generated by a person’s actions…to perpetuate transmigration and in its ethical consequences to determine the nature of the person’s next existence…”. Simply put,

When I first began to practice Reiki and created a business with my practice, it became clear early on that I was going to have to find language around the art of Reiki. Language that not only invited curiosity and conversation around the subject of energy medicine, but was also authentic to me in a way that would convey my passion and belief in the healing process. I firmly believe as practitioners we not only enjoy the gifts of being in the healing community, but we also ha

One of the tools of a Reiki practitioner is Distant Healing. Distant healing is simple and effective, and can be as profound as an in-person session. Distant healing has two characteristics. One aspect is that of distance through space. In other words, a practitioner can send Reiki to a recipient that is not physically present. The other aspect is that of distant healing through time, both past and future. Distant healing through space is quite common amongst Reiki pra

In the past few years there has been a rise in the awareness in the practice of Reiki, with a huge increase in interest in the last two years during the pandemic. And because of the increase in interest, there may be some confusion around what Reiki is, how Reiki works, and why one should consider Reiki when choosing a self-care practice. Simply put, Reiki is a light touch method of deep relaxation that promotes healing. And although Reiki is simple, it is very profound.

Although the world-wide COVID pandemic has created many challenges and hardships, there have also been many good things that have come of these circumstances. And one of the gifts that has emerged is the renewed interest and awareness in holistic practices, specifically in energy medicine. As Reiki practitioners we will have many opportunities to make a difference in many lives, as we support people through positive change. One thing we all face is the reality that heali

Although we are all in the same storm we are not in the same boat. While some of us are able to embrace the time that we have been given to slow down, get creative, contemplate next steps for our lives, most of us find this time of pandemic to be incredibly stressful. The uncertainty of the future, loneliness that comes with isolation or frustration with being sequestered with others, and financial fears. Overnight our lives completely changed. Many have had to adjust t

Each Reiki practitioner should devote some time to understanding the body’s energy systems, specifically the chakras. Originating from the Sanskrit word “wheel” or “vortex”, the chakras are swirling transformation centers, the master programs that govern our behavior, emotions, creativity, learning, and development by transmitting energy that coordinate the reception, integration, and transmission of life force energies. The chakras are located along the spine from the tail

We have all been humbled by the events of recent weeks. Seemingly overnight our lives have been plunged into tumultuous waters of fear and uncertainty. We are dealing with the anxiety and foreboding that accompanies sudden and unwelcome change. And we are suffering from the effects of isolation, trying to move through new and unfamiliar lives when slowing down, staying home, and being present in the moment are required. For many of us, the prolonged isolation feels su

Reiki practitioners, as any other holistic healer, are not immune to the fear and insecurity that are prevalent in the world right now. But we are called to a higher standard because of our practice of energy medicine. We are charged with the responsibility of being Light Leaders. We know this when we begin our Reiki training. But how can we, as Reiki facilitators, be of service right now? Particularly when we are also having this human experience of tumultuous change?

I hear the term “unconditional love” bandied about as a solution to the increase in racism, bigotry and misogyny that our current administration has brought out in some of our country’s citizens. And when I hear the term it sometimes gives me a start because practicing unconditional love is a responsibility that needs to be understood in order to apply it. How do we practice unconditional love for those who have hurt or abused us? How can we practice unconditional love tow

We have all had that feeling at one time or another. Something that shows up in the gut, an inner knowing that cannot be explained, or explained away. And yet, our mind tells us that what cannot be seen cannot be trusted, so we ignore the feeling of anticipation or foreboding, and we push it way down into the energetic body, where it can no longer disturb us. How much of our lives are spent engaged in the internal and ongoing argument between the ego and the soul? And how

Each Reiki practitioner is familiar with Usui’s five precepts; principles by which to live a happy life. The more we align with the five principles, the more heightened our practice becomes. And each time we experience a little miracle, a drop of magic, within the practice of Reiki, we deepen our belief and faith in the process. Each precept begins with the term “Just for today”. This reminds us to stay in the present moment, doing the best we can at any given time. Regre

Intention, intuition and integrity are the underlying keystones of Reiki. Intention is when we turn our attention to channeling Reiki. We set a deliberate intention to begin the energy flow. This is necessary as we practitioners must be able to do other work without automatically facilitating the flow of Reiki. We do not automatically channel Reiki while doing dishes, shaking hands or petting our animals. We must communicate to Spirit that we desire to access the life fo