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Reiki is a gentle therapy that can reduce stress and pain. Reiki is one of the best-loved types of energy work. Massage therapists, nurses and other Reiki practitioners have seen it reduce people's stress and pain again and again. The particular beauty of Reiki is that it can be used on anyone no matter their condition, from infants to those healing from surgery or wounds to people in hospice care. ReikiInHospitals.org is an excellent resource for those interested in learning how Reiki is being integrated into our medical system.

Reiki (pronounced "Ray-key") is the combination of two Japanese words rei and ki which means "spiritually guided life force energy." Reiki is a simple yet amazingly powerful energy balancing technique and spiritual practice that can be used for your own self-healing and spiritual development and may also be used to offer healing energy to others. Reiki does not require that you accept any particular belief system or religion. During the treatment, energy (called "chi") is drawn through the practitioner to the recipient, helping to produce a state of balance.

Some of the benefits of Reiki include:

No matter what your age or your state of health, beneficial changes can take place over a fairly short space of time. Reiki can produce:
·        Deep relaxation
·        Reduce the feelings of stress, anxiety and depression.
·        Boosts energy levels
·        Promote a feeling of inner calm, contentment and serenity
·        Speed up the body's own natural healing process
Reiki can also help you to:
·        Feel more positive, confident and better able to cope
·        Deal better with stressful people and difficult situations
·        Develop a strong sense of purpose and clear thinking
·        Remove some of the "clutter" from your life
·        Enjoy a better quality of life
·        And much more...

What to expect when you receive a treatment:

If you've been thinking about having a Reiki treatment, you're probably wondering what to expect. Your session will usually begin with a consultation with your practitioner. The practitioner will gently lay their hands, with respect not to violate any individual's body privacy, in 12 different positions on the head, the front of the body and the back. Practitioners may also place their hands on a site of injury or pain. Modifications can always be made to the traditional hand positions. The recipient will often feel warmth, tingling, or both where the practitioner's hands are placed. A practitioner's touch is always gentle, light, and usually motionless, except when changing hand positions; there is no massage or body manipulation. No matter what you feel during your treatment, Reiki is giving you what you need.

Dress Comfortably
You should be dressed in simple, loose fitting clothing. Any comfortable clothing is acceptable, but sweats, T-shirts and loose pants or shorts work best. Tight garments and belts are not conducive to relaxation.

The Right Environment
To receive the full Reiki experience, and to facilitate "letting go" into a meditative, relaxed state... a quiet, safe place is required

Every effort is made to ensure a relaxing and spiritually enriching experience. You'll receive your Reiki treatment while reclining on a massage table in a softly lit or candle lit, quiet environment. Meditative music is offered to enhance your relaxation.