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Reiki is a very gentle, non-invasive healing technique, carried out by a specifically trained practitioner placing their hands on or over a person with the intent to channel Reiki energy. It can also be sent as absent healing, over a distance and even through time. Reiki is not a form of massage and no manipulation takes place, the practitioner will simply place their hands on or near the body, as the energy flows through them.

People are born with the natural ability to heal and repair themselves, which is suppressed when they become energetically out of balance. When energetic blockages build up, due to stress in one form or another, the flow of vital energy around the body is disrupted. This impacts on the effectiveness and efficiency of all systems of the body and the immune system is also weakened, leaving them vulnerable to illness and disease.

Reiki works by clearing energetic blockages and restoring the natural energy flow around the body by re-balancing the major energy centres, commonly known as the chakras. This is achieved by a Reiki practitioner channelling a flow of universal life force energy through their hands to the recipient, which stimulates their natural healing ability, giving them a calming, relaxing and peaceful experience.

Reiki is beneficial in helping with an overall feeling of well-being or a specific injury or illness such as: Stress, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Asthma, Eczema, Headaches, Sciatica, Back Pain, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Sports Injuries, Post-Operative Recovery and during mentally and emotionally difficult times such as bereavement. Our experience is that Reiki is extremely effective in helping newly diagnosed cancer patients manage their fear. When used alongside conventional medicine in cancer support and palliative care, we have found it can also help patients to cope better with the physical and emotional effects of their condition.

To begin with, you will have a consultation with the practitioner to discuss how you are feeling, what your situation is, and what you hope to achieve. Your Reiki treatment will be carried out on our luxury couch in a warm, quiet, peaceful and safe space enabling you to feel, comfortable and at ease. You will remain fully clothed during the treatment except for shoes and jewellery. The practitioner will place their hands in various positions, directly on the body or hovering above. The hands are held for approximately three minutes in each place before moving onto the next one. The positions used may be a set of fixed positions that the practitioner always uses or they may use their intuition to guide them on what will work best. Your first session will last about 90 minutes, allowing time for the consultation and for you to enjoy the treatment without feeling rushed, subsequent treatments will last about an hour.

It is hard to say how each individual will feel during a Reiki treatment as we are all different. However, it is possible that you may experience any of the following sensations: a feeling of euphoria, heaviness, warmth, waves of soothing energy, tingling or see bright lights or colours. Some people experience an emotional release and others feel nothing at all, but this does not mean that the Reiki is ineffective.

The benefits of Reiki can be experienced after just one treatment. For a positive effect on long term health problems, it is most likely that a course of treatments will be required. We recommend having treatments on a regular basis to support you in maintaining good health and a feeling of well-being. We have various packages tailored to suit your needs, but can create a personal and flexible plan for you if required.