REIKI treatmentS

Reiki is an ancient technique of channeling energy "God Consciousness" through the palms of the hands in a gentle, non-invasive manor. This vital spiritual energy activates the natural healing processes, detoxifying the body of both physical and emotional blockages while bringing about deep relaxation and calmness. Developed early in the 20th century by Dr. Mikao Usui. While on a meditation retreat on Mt Kurama, a holy mountain in Japan, Dr. Usui became aware of Reiki energy and discovered that it enhanced his healing abilities. The term comes from two Japanese words, “Rei,” meaning “Spiritual Wisdom,” and “Ki,” or “life force.” Reiki can be loosely translated as “spiritually guided life-force energy.”

Reiki works by increasing the “life force energy” that flows through us and around us and causes us to be alive. The life force is responsive to our thoughts or feelings and can become disrupted and diminished by negative thoughts or feelings, especially about ourselves. If this energy is low, we are at greater risk of becoming sick or stressed. If our life force energy is high, we are more likely to be happy and healthy.

Reiki provides a positive boost of “ki,” which raises the energy field’s vibratory level in and around the negatively affected areas of the body, causing negative energy to dissipate and fall away. Thus, Reiki restores the healthy, natural flow of the life force.

Although Reiki is Spiritual in nature, Reiki is not a religion. There is nothing you must believe in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not.

Because Reiki comes from God or the Creator, many people find using Reiki puts them more in touch with the experience of their religion rather than having only an intellectual concept of it.

Because Reiki is not a religion, for optimum well-being in light of Eastern medical theory that we are a mind- body-spirit unity, it is necessary to live and an act in a way that promotes harmony with others.

Usui Mikao Sensei, the founder of the Reiki System of Natural Healing, recommended that one practice certain simple, ethical ideals to promote peace and harmony which are nearly universal across all cultures. It is a philosophy of care that teaches practitioners to relate to a person’s core or essence rather than their personality; to listen without passing judgment, to be willing not to know or understand the “why’s” underlying a patient’s symptoms; and not to view a patient’s response to Reiki treatment as a personal achievement. The practitioner provides a conduit for the universal life-force energy but does not control the process.

Hollie is treating the vital organs, the head, torso, and feet. Prior to the session I evaluate your specific needs. In particular, specific areas of the body, emotional or mental concerns that you want to work on.

During a session a client should plan to wear comfortable clothing. You will start by lying fully clothed on your back, with support or a modified position as needed for your comfort. Hollie will gently place her hands on or just above the fully clothed client and will hold positions for various lengths of time depending on how much Reiki energy is needed for that specific area. For those who have trouble laying on their stomach, I have supports to help you relax in comfort. For my Breast Cancer effected clients, I have a lovely pillow made by the wonderful company Billow that aid in providing the best supportive and luxurious comfort. The Billow pillow provides relief to the lower back, under arms, breasts and neck thereby helping you feel more relaxed and increasing your overall experience.

The Reiki experience is unique to every individual. Clients often feel warmth flowing throughout their bodies leaving them feeling relaxed and calm. Many clients fall asleep during sessions or go into a deep meditation.

After a Reiki treatment, it is advised to drink plenty of water and get a good night's sleep. The excess water will assist in flushing out the toxins stored in the kidneys and liver. Reiki treatments work in conjunction with conventional medicine and enhance the benefits of psychotherapy, surgery, and drugs. We believe in providing accessible, holistic health care and will work with you to develop an individualized Reiki routine that best fits your needs.