Frequently Asked Questions

What is distance healing?

A major principle of Reiki is that it transcends space and time. Therefore, we can send reiki to anyone, anywhere, at any time. During a distant healing session, the practitioner simply focuses on the person, place, or thing they are treating, and sends Reiki there for a certain amount of time. The person receiving the Reiki needs only to be open to receiving, and ideally be lying down in a quiet place where they won’t be disturbed for the duration of the session. In many cases, distant Reiki can be just as powerful as in person Reiki, if not more. Some people prefer distant Reiki as they can be in the comfort of their own home, and do not need to have a person physically in their space. Distant Reiki is also usually offered at a lower cost than in-person Reiki, which can be very helpful, especially for someone wanting multiple sessions. 

Can reiki cause harm?

Reiki cannot cause harm. Reiki is a very gentle healing energy that works to gradually promote healing in the body. It will not blast through any blockages, or bring on anything you are not ready for. Many see Reiki as the energy of Love, or Divine Source Love, and it holds the receiver in a safe and calming space. 

What does a session look like?

In an in-person Reiki session, we would first talk about what brought you in and if you have any sensitivities or areas of concern. We would then move to the massage table, where you lay down with all your clothes on, and we begin the Reiki. You may lay face up or face down depending on the areas we are treating, or we can do the half of the session face up, and the other half face down. I do my best to help the client feel as comfortable as possible while they receive Reiki. I provide blankets and pillows, I keep the room at a comfortable temperature, and I use absolutely no chemical fragrances or harmful cleaning products. I also will ask if there are any particular areas that you don’t want me to physically touch, and over those areas I will just hover my hands over to give Reiki. As I administer Reiki there will be some places that I will physically touch with my hands, and other areas that I will hover over. I allow my intuition to guide me as to where to put my hands at any given moment, but I will always respect the wishes of the client as to where they might not want to be touched. When the session is complete, we will have a few minutes, if you wish, to talk about anything that came through for you or any reflections you might have. 

Can one session heal me?

While there are many cases of miraculous healings in just one session, the best results are most often found in multiple sessions. Reiki is a very gentle and gradual healing modality, and therefore will never force a healing to happen quicker than you can handle. The gentle and gradual nature of Reiki also assists in the longevity and integration of the healing energy. 

Can you give Reiki to animals?

Yes, animals are usually very receptive to Reiki. An animal can receive both distant Reiki and in-person Reiki. In an animal Reiki session, the practitioner energetically asks for the animal’s consent, and then usually starts with hands-off reiki, and will wait for the animal to come to them, a sign that they are open to being touched by the practitioner. The animal will often fall asleep or go into a meditative state, or just sit there, visibly happy to receive Reiki. There can be a set time for how long the session will last, or the animal will energetically let the practitioner know when they are done. There are many cases of animals receiving miraculous healings from Reiki, often much faster than a human might. This might be due to the nature of animals, as they typically do not carry as much stress and energetic debris as a human might. If the animal has a medical condition that the owner is concerned about, it is recommended to do multiple sessions as close together as possible until their condition improves, and then go down to a maintenance session, perhaps every two weeks or once a month.

What is Car Reiki?

Car Reiki is Reiki given to a car, best used as a preventative measure. Reiki can help the car run more smoothly and have less surprise issues come up. Reiki can also apply energetic protection to the car, so that accidents may be less likely. Reiki works very well on electronics, but also works very well on manual transmission vehicles. I’ve found that cars are very receptive to Reiki. It also can help to put the car owner's mind at ease. When I give Reiki to a car, I spend most of the time on the exterior and the engine, protecting the exterior of the car and clearing any energetic debris from the engine and the inner working. I also spend some time on the interior, clearing any unwanted energy from the inside of the car. It is recommended that the car be relatively clean before giving it Reiki, but not completely necessary. And of course, regular maintenance of the vehicle is very important as well.

Can you give Reiki to my house?

Yes, Reiki can be given to any dwelling, including but not limited to houses, apartments, offices, and businesses. It is similar to doing a clearing with sage, but no smoke is necessary and the space is filled with Reiki energy for longer-lasting effects. In these sessions I can also give pointers on how to maintain good energy in the space for long-term benefits. It may be necessary to open some or all of the windows in the space, to assist in the clearing.

What else can Reiki work on?

As Reiki transcends space and time, there is really no limit to its capabilities. Some examples of what Reiki can work on are people, animals, places, cars, objects, situations, relationships, events, planets, stars, moons, timelines, dimensions… the list is infinite.