What is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is a gentle Japanese healing method developed in the early 20th century. It promotes deep relaxation, reduces stress, and supports the body’s natural ability to restore balance and wellbeing. This soothing, non-invasive energy practice is suitable for adults, children, and animals.

The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words:

Rei – “universal” or “spiritual wisdom”
Ki – “life force energy”

Together, Reiki means “spiritually guided life force energy.”

How Reiki Works

During a session, the practitioner places their hands lightly on or just above the body to support the natural flow of life force energy.

This energy is what gives us vitality and balance. When it is low or blocked, we may feel tired, stressed, unsettled, or unwell. When it flows freely, we feel calmer, clearer, and more at ease.

Reiki is deeply gentle, completely safe, and suitable for people of all ages — including babies and children — as well as pets and other animals, who often respond very naturally to energy work.

Benefits of Reiki

Reiki supports the whole being — body, mind, and spirit — and works beautifully alongside other medical or therapeutic care.

Physical

• Pain & tension relief

• Improved sleep

• Energy restoration

• Support during illness or recovery

Mental & Emotional

• Reduces stress & anxiety

• Helps with emotional regulation

• Comfort during change, grief, or worry

• Enhances focus and calm

Energetic & Spiritual

• Clears stagnant or blocked energy

• Encourages inner peace and connection

• Deepens intuition and self-awareness

• Helps release old patterns and emotional holding

Children and pets often respond quickly to Reiki because they are naturally receptive and less likely to hold the stress, resistance, or mental barriers that adults sometimes develop.

This openness allows them to settle into the session with ease, often leading to deep relaxation and observable improvements in emotional balance and overall comfort.

What to Expect in a Session

You (or your child or pet) remain comfortable and fully clothed while simply resting — either lying down or seated. For animals, the session is adapted to their comfort and they are never forced into a position; they choose how close they wish to be.

Hands-on or hands-off options are available, and distant Reiki works in the same way without physical touch.

You may experience:

• Deep relaxation or peaceful sleep

• Warmth, tingling, or gentle sensations

• Emotional release or softening

• Calm, clarity, or a sense of grounding

Each session is unique, because your body and energy system draw in exactly what is needed.

Understanding an Energetic Reset

After a Reiki session, you or your pet may experience subtle shifts as the body begins to realign and release what it no longer needs. This is often referred to as an energetic cleanse or energetic reset — a gentle process that supports deeper wellbeing.

These temporary changes may include:

Feeling tired or needing extra rest
Vivid dreams or increased intuition
Heightened emotions or moments of clarity
Mild, flu-like sensations as the body recalibrates

These responses are completely normal. They’re signs that your system is clearing stagnant energy, letting go of old patterns, and creating space for balance, vitality, and healing to flow more freely. Many people (and pets) notice that once this shift settles, they feel lighter, calmer, and more aligned.

To support your body during this time, simple practices can help:

Drink plenty of water
Rest when needed
Choose nourishing foods
Engage in gentle, grounding self-care

Remember, this phase is a positive sign — your energy is adjusting, integrating, and opening the way for deeper wellness.

My Philosophy

I believe the future of wellness lies in reconnecting with our own inner healing capacity. Reiki helps us remember this — it is not just a treatment, but a bridge to deeper self-awareness, harmony, and a more grounded way of being.

My role is to support you and your family — including your pets — in returning to balance, softness, and energetic wellbeing. Through gentle, heart-centred Reiki, I aim to create a safe space where the whole family can experience calm, connection, and the natural healing that unfolds when we feel supported and seen.

✨ Ready to experience the gentle power of Reiki? You’re welcome to book a session on my Services page, or explore the blog posts below to learn more.

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