by Shirly McCune

Reiki is a traditional healing form rediscovered in Japan in the 1800s by Mikado Ususi and brought to North America in 1934 by Hawayo Takato.

Rei: Universal, light

Ki: Life force energy, breath

We are all energy beings and are affected by vibrations. Beginning with a series of hand positions, reiki flows through the body, charging it with positive energy. Safe and non-invasive, reiki raises the vibratory level of the body to the point where negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to fall away, clearing the mind and generating a feeling of well being. The unobstructed energy pathway allows healing to begin.

A reiki practitioner works with a client to find blockages where pain is stored, bringing the body, mind and spirit into healthier balance. Clients wear comfortable clothing while relaxing on a table much like a massage table. Treatments last anywhere from 45 minutes to one-and-a-half hours.

It is recommended to have 3 or 4 consecutive reiki treatments, with follow-ups according to individual need. Reiki can also be used in emergency situations and works well in conjunction with other medical or therapeutic techniques.

Take the time!

Reiki can ameliorate many ailments:
• arthritis
• sprains, swelling, broken bones,
• post- and pre-operative instances
• immune-system problems, emotional and physical
• cancer (to quiet mind and body and promote optimism).
• pain
• depression
• fibromyalgia
• plantar fasciitis
• headaches

It takes dedication by an individual to start the process of healing. The self is frequently forgotten. Reiki gives you the tools to clear the mind and move forward.

For some, treatments feel like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around them, a cleansing with a lightness of body, allowing for a greater range of motion.

Reiki Precepts:
Just for today, do not worry
Just for today, do not anger or judge
Honor your parents, teachers and elders
Earn your living honestly
Show gratitude to every living thing.