Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions about Reiki and In Balance and Health. If you do not find an answer to your question, please feel free to contact me and I will answer to the best of my ability.
What is Reiki?
What happens when our energy system becomes depleted or imbalanced?
How does our body respond to an energy therapy such as Reiki?
How often would I have to be seen?
Is Reiki like getting a massage?
What if I do not like to be touched?
What are some of the benefits of Reiki?
Do you have to be a certain age to receive Reiki?
What if someone is not able to come to your home for a treatment, do you make house calls?
Do you have to believe in Reiki for it “to work”?
Do you recommend that Reiki be used in place of traditional medical care?
Why do you say that Reiki effects body, mind, emotion and spirit?
Who can learn Reiki?
What does learning Reiki involve?
What will I learn in a Reiki Level 1 class?
Is there just one level of Reiki?
Is each level a two day workshop?
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a therapy that helps to restore balance and energy that has been depleted due to stress, illness, injury, grief, medical conditions, surgery or medical treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.
What happens when our energy system becomes depleted or imbalanced?
When our energy system is depleted we feel tired, we have difficulty coping and it is difficult for our immune system to function properly.
When our energy system is off balance, the energy that usually flows through and around our bodies becomes congested. For example – pain is congested energy. When an individual has pain, the practitioner focuses on removing the energy congestion so that the pain level is reduced.
Think of times when you have been stressed and how it affected your body. You may have experienced muscle tightness in your neck and shoulders, developed a headache or had discomfort in other parts of your body. Stress causes congestion in our energy system. Reiki techniques help to relieve that congestion.
How does our body respond to an energy therapy such as Reiki?
Energy therapy promotes relaxation. When your body relaxes endorphins are released from the brain which help the muscles to relax. When the muscles relax circulation is improved and the increased blood flow elevates oxygen levels throughout the body. This in turn allows nutrients to be absorbed more efficiently, enzymes are built to aid digestion, hormones are regulated, and toxins are released from the body. This allows healthy cells to regenerate and promotes a sense of well-being which then supports healing and regulates the immune system.
How often would I have to be seen?
If you have an acute condition such as a recent surgery or injury, more benefit is derived by a daily Reiki treatment or every other day for three to five visits.
If you have a chronic condition, the practitioner will suggest that you be seen once a week for three to five weeks as it sometimes takes up to three visits for there to be noticeable benefit.
Is Reiki like getting a massage?
The only way Reiki is like massage is that you lie on a massage table for treatment. You stay fully clothed but are asked to remove your shoes. With massage, muscles are manipulated and pressure is applied. When doing Reiki the practitioner uses very light, gentle touch and/or makes sweeping movements with her hands near the body but makes no direct contact.
What if I do not like to be touched?
All the techniques can be done without the practitioner directly touching you and will be just as effective.
What are some of the benefits of Reiki therapy?
*Reduces pain
*Reduces anxiety
*Enhances recovery from surgery
*Improves mobility after surgery
*Relieves tension, stress and depression
*Provides support during chemotherapy and radiation therapy
*Strengthens the immune system
*Reduces the effects of trauma and chronic pain
*Supports the dying process
*Deepens a spiritual connection
Do you have to be a certain age to receive Reiki?
You can be any age to receive Reiki – from newborn to the elderly.
What if someone is not able to come to your home for a treatment, do you make house calls?
Yes, I will go to homes and hospitals.
Do you have to believe in Reiki for it “to work”?
You do not have to be a believer for Reiki to be effective.
Do you recommend that Reiki be used in place of traditional medical care?
Absolutely not. Reiki should be used in conjunction with – not instead of – traditional medical care.
Why do you say that Reiki effects body, mind, emotion and spirit?
We are integrated beings and we cannot separate the physical from the emotional, mental or spiritual aspects of ourselves. When we are physically ill, we are also affected emotionally. When we are stressed or emotional about something we usually feel it in our physical body such as developing a headache or we have a change in digestion or have difficulty sleeping.
Our body, mind, emotion and spirit are who we are as a whole person and we need to take care of that whole person.
Who can learn Reiki?
Reiki is open to anyone who has a desire to improve their own well being along with the ability to offer comfort and relief to others.
What does learning Reiki involve?
Taking a Reiki class involves attending a two day workshop.
What will I learn at a Level I Reiki class?
*Techniques that you can use immediately
*How to use your hands and heart to foster healing in yourself and in others
* How your energy system is connected with your body, mind, emotion and spirit
*How to relieve pain and calm emotions in yourself and others
*How to clear energetic blockages that affect us negatively
*How to maintain balance in your own energy system so that you can thrive instead of just
survive
*Skills that will foster your personal growth
Is there just one level of Reiki?
No, at In Balance and Health Reiki is a four-level program.
Is each level a two day workshop?
Yes, each level is formatted as a two day workshop. |
