What to Expect During a Reiki Session:

During a 60 minute, or a 30 minute, Reiki treatment, the client lies on a massage table fully clothed. It is best to take off your shoes and any large metal jewelry before the session. Choose loose-fitting clothing to wear on the day of your appointment. Usually the practitioner will play relaxing music in the treatment room, at a low level. Unlike massage, there is no manipulation of muscles or tissue.

The practitioner will ask the client what has been bothering them before beginning the session. The treatment then focuses on those issues identified by the client. During the session, the client lies quietly with eyes closed; there will be time for questions at the end of the session. The Reiki practitioner lightly places their hands above the chakras of the body to channel healing energy into the client. The practitioner will gently rest their hands on, or above, around 13 non-invasive locations on the front of the body, and around 10 non-invasive locations on the back of the body. The client starts out the session lying on their back, and after about 30 minutes, the client will be asked to roll onto their stomach for the remainder of the session. (In a 30 minute session, the client will remain on their back for the entire time.) Pregnant women will stay on their backs or side for their entire Reiki session.

The energy from the hands usually is felt as warmth. People report being able to “let go” of long-time pent up tensions during a session, allowing them to feel deeply relaxed. Many times the session is so relaxing that the client will fall asleep. Because Reiki energy flows to where it is most needed, there is a Reiki phenomenon called phantom hands that you may or may not experience. For example, you may be able to see that the healer's hands are actually placed on your shoulder, but you feel warmth, or a light touch on your foot. The client most often feels a deep sense of relaxation, peace, calmness and a greater clarity of mind, both during and after the treatment.

Ashley is a Reiki Practitioner at Whole Health Acupuncture located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

Whole Health Acupuncture
50 Turner Ave Suite 101
ELk Grove VIllage IL 60007

To schedule a session 847.357.3929
visit us on the web: www.wholehealthprograms.com 

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