Reiki is the Japanese term for Universal Life Energy.  We are all energy and we are all connected.   

 

A Reiki practitioner has been attuned to the Universal Life Energy and acts as a conduit to help restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being to your body.  It is not their own energy they are using, but that of the Universe.

 

During a session, the practitioner will position their hands in a series of placements on or near the energy centers of the body, also known as chakras.  Through their hands, the practitioner uses the Reiki energy to help the body heal itself and bring an optimal balance to the body, mind, and spirit. 

 

I have been trained in both Seichim (Egyptian) and Usui (Japanese) Reiki, which blend together beautifully.  Both are very calming and relaxing to receive while fully clothed on my massage table.  A Reiki session is a transfer of energy, not a massage!