Troy Miller, RMT, RCRT, RCP

The word Reiki (pronounced Ray-​Key) is a Japanese kanji for universal life-​force energy.

Reiki is a Japanese holistic, light-​touch, energy-​based modality. Working as a support mechanism to the body, Reiki re-​establishes a normal energy flow of ki (life force energy) throughout the system, which in turn can enhance and accelerate the body’s innate healing ability. Through a series of hand positions either directly on or just above the body, the energy worker allows for the flow of energy through their body. The client’s body then draws off the amount of energy that is required. The simplicity of a Reiki session may raise some skepticism, however, after experiencing it, many clients keep coming back for more of those relaxing feelings.

What happens during a session?

The client, fully clothed, lies on the treatment table. My hands remain in a stationary position, gently on or slightly above the body through several positions from head to toe. There is no manipulation of the skin or tissue. Reiki is not massage.

Many individuals report feeling cold, pulsating heat, or a tingling sensation during a session, and most enter a calm, relaxed state. In some, chronic or acute pain can diminish or completely vanish. Sometimes allergies and other infirmities completely disappear.

What can be expected after a session?

Directly after a Reiki session, you should allow yourself time to come fully back into your awareness. It is suggested to sit for a few minutes and sip a cool glass of water.

Over the next little while, you may notice that you are detoxifying the waste that has built up in your system. You should increase your water and/​or herbal tea intake so that the toxins are flushed out more readily.

Most people feel an immediate improvement in their level of pain. Energy and alertness increase daily and a feeling of overall well being may be noticed.

What can Reiki do?

Clients have reported feeling: