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Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) means universal (rei) life force energy (ki). Fairly new to the West, Reiki is an ancient healing system for the body, mind, and spirit. Reiki is a simple hands-on practice that works with the energy fields flowing within and around every one of us. The energy flows through the practitioner’s hands and into the cells of the person receiving the treatment.  


A Reiki treatment feels like a wonderful, glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person---body, emotions, mind and spirit ---creating a deep sense of relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being. This allows the body to heal itself more effectively and many people have reported tremendous results. 

 Reiki is noninvasive, gentle and safe. It revitalizes the body’s organs and tissues, strengthens the immune system, balances the energy centers, and promotes vitality and relaxation. There are no known medical contraindications to using Reiki.

Reiki is one of the most rapidly growing healing therapies today.

 

Reiki Health Benefits

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Reduces/eliminates pain

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Normalizes blood pressure

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Relieves stress and anxiety, which promotes healing and overall health

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Speeds recovery from illness & injury

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Helps the body detoxify itself

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Reduces drug side effects, including chemotherapy and drugs used during/after surgery

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Balances the energy centers

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Strengthens the immune system

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Loosens blocked emotions

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Increases self-awareness and peace

Hospitals such as MGH and Brigham and Women’s use Reiki routinely for many aspects of in-patient care such as pain management, blood pressure control, and pre-/post-operative care. Reiki is the most frequently requested healing modality at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts.

 

 

ANIMAL REIKI

Animals benefit tremendously from Reiki treatments. Pain reduction, stress relief, and emotional balancing are some of the ways you can help your animal.  

 

A Reiki Treatment

In a one-hour Reiki treatment, the client lies down fully clothed, removing only glasses and shoes. The practitioner places his or her hands in a prescribed pattern on the front and back of the torso, around the head, and on the feet and backs of the knees. The hands are usually kept still for two to five minutes before moving to the next position.

Clients say they experience a calming of the mind and nervous system, bringing about greater inner spaciousness and peace.