Reiki

Reiki (pronounced “Ray-key”) is a Japanese word (霊気) meaning Universal Life Energy, an energy which is all around us.

Reiki is a system of natural healing which evolved in Japan from the experience and dedication of Dr.Mikao Usui. Fired by a burning question, Dr.Usui was inspired to develop this healing system from ancient teachings after many years of study, research and meditation. He spent the rest of his life practising and teaching Reiki. Today Reiki continues to be taught by Reiki Masters who have trained in the tradition passed down from Master to Student.

We also offer Reiki courses, taught by a Reiki Teacher Master, leading to a professional Reiki certification. See our Workshops and Courses page for more information.

There is no belief system attached to Reiki, so anyone can receive or learn to give a Reiki treatment. The only prerequisite is the desire to be healed.

The method of receiving a Reiki treatment from a practitioner is a very simple process. The recipient simply lies on a couch and relaxes. If they are unable to lie down the treatment can be given in a sitting position, the main thing is for the recipient to be as comfortable as possible. There is no need to remove any clothing as Reiki will pass through anything, even plaster casts. The practitioner gently places their hands non-intrusively in a sequence of positions which cover the whole body. The whole person is treated rather than specific symptoms. A full treatment usually takes from 1 to 1½ hours, with each position held for several minutes.

Which conditions can Reiki help? It is possible to heal at any level of being: physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. Acute injuries can be helped to heal very quickly but more chronic illness takes longer. In some cases such as terminal illness, there may not be enough time for the progress of the disease to be reversed. However, in such cases there is usually great benefit and enhancement of the quality of life giving a sense of peace and acceptance during the time remaining.

Reiki healing can be given anywhere at any time as no special equipment is needed. The practitioner is a channel which the energy is drawn through by the need or imbalance in the recipient. Neither person has to use any effort of will or concentration during this process.

As running water smoothes the jagged edges of a rock until it is small enough to roll away, Reiki flows to the areas of need, soothing pain and supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself. Reiki restores balance in one's life.

Reiki supports all forms of treatment, both orthodox and complementary.

Our Reiki therapist is Carly Cheeseman. Carly Cheeseman, our Reflexologist Carly trained for Reiki Certificates Level I and II with Reiki Evolution; she is a Full Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists. She also performs Swedish Body Massage, Manual Lymph Drainage, Indian Head Massage and Reflexology.

The treatment cost is £40 for a Reiki session, which takes from 60 to 90 minutes, or £200 for a course of six. Shorter sessions of 30 minutes are available, please ask for more details.

More information about Reiki and the Usui System is available at the Reiki Association web site, www.reikiassociation.org.uk.