Frequently Asked Questions About Reiki

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a safe, effective, non-invasive stress-reduction, and relaxation technique that originated in Japan and is now used around the world. Reiki is a Japanese word, Rei - meaning "higher power" and Ki - meaning "universal life force energy." Therefore, Reiki is "spiritually guided life force energy." It is believed that illness, stress, and disease are brought on by the interruption of the flow of this Life Force Energy, or when the amount of this energy is low in a person's body.

Reiki is a powerful tool that can be used to improve your health, well-being, and balance. It works on all levels, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. As stress can cause physical discomfort or lead to serious illnesses, the easing of stress often leads to healing of chronic pain, emotional disturbances, and stress-related illnesses. It is often used to complement mainstream medicine at many hospitals, hospices, and clinics.

After a Reiki session, clients usually feel relief from stress immediately, and more profound healing in 1 to 3 sessions. Most people experience a pleasant sensation of warmth, tingling, or weightlessness during the session, and a feeling of relaxation, calm, and lightness after the session.

Reiki itself is not a religion, but it is a spiritually guided practice. Reiki Masters therefore recommend that practitioners and students live in accordance with certain ethical ideals, and do their best to promote peace, harmony, and compassion in the world.

If your questions were not answered, perhaps you will find what you are looking for here:

http://www.reiki.org/FAQ/FAQHomepage.html

For more information about Reiki research and articles, visit this link.

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What are my qualifications to do Reiki?

I am a certified Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master who trained with Reiki Master Teacher Rev. Susan Aguirre in St. Paul for 18 months. I was attuned for Reiki Level I in October of 2007 and completed the Master training (the highest level,) in March 2008. I began working with volunteer clients in my home after my Level I training and continued to work with myself and others ever since. I know firsthand how powerful Reiki can be and have had several sessions done for me by many Reiki practitioners. 

What happens during a Reiki session?

During a Reiki session you will lie on your back or front on my massage table, fully clothed, minus your shoes, and relax.

Reiki energy can alleviate chronic pain and discomfort, and relieve emotional issues such as stress, depression, and anxiety. If you are suffering pain or discomfort, at the beginning of the session I will ask you to rate your pain on a scale from 1 – 10. It is my goal to reduce your pain by half, or eliminate it entirely. However, this may take from 1 – 3 sessions.

After saying a brief prayer, I very gently lay my hands on (or above) up to 22 different places on your body and rest them there while the energy flows into you and goes to where it is most needed. The energy does not come from me; I am merely a channel for the Universal Life Force energy that is Reiki.

The client may feel a sensation of warmth, tingling, or nothing at all, but the energy is still flowing. If needed, we will continue the session with the client lying facedown and additional hand positions will be used on the back. When the session is complete, I will again ask you to rate your pain and answer any questions you might have.

What is the Client Interview?

During the Client Interview, the client will be asked to describe their current life situation, including details about their career, family, relationships, health, and hobbies. Any questions the client has about me, Reiki or intuitive mentoring services will be answered. Together we will determine how to proceed at the next session(s). The interview can also be completed using email or instant messaging online. There is no obligation to schedule additional services if you doesn’t wish to proceed and any fees can be refunded.

Is energy work safe, and are there any side effects?

Energy work is safe, gentle, non-invasive, and works on all levels of your being – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Often, clients experience immediate relief for persistent and chronic issues. Some people experience what is called a Healing Reaction after the energy work has been done. This may cause a temporary resurgence of pain as toxins and repressed energetic blocks are brought to the surface to be released. This discomfort is normal, and should be welcomed as a sign that the energy work has been successful. Resting and drinking lots of water after the session will help alleviate any temporary discomfort.

Do I have to come to your office to have energy work done?

I have a comfortable, private Reiki Room on the second floor of my home in St. Paul, Minnesota and am available for appointments during daytime, evening and weekends. If you are allergic to dogs, cats, or unable to climb steps, we can arrange a mutually agreeable location for the energy work in the Twin Cities area. Additional fees for travel expenses may apply. Distance work can be done anywhere at any time for anyone in the world.

How does distance healing work?

Energy is the foundation of the Universe, and is the common thread that unites us all. Learning how to send energy over a physical or temporal distance is part of the Reiki training that I completed. Because we are all energetic beings, and connected on this level, I can access your energy no matter where you are. Many studies have proven that distance energetic healing does indeed work, but for most people who require empirical proof, the best way to know is to try it for yourself.

How many sessions will I need?

Many people experience deep and profound results after just one session, and they feel no need or desire to continue. Others find that booking Reiki sessions on a weekly or monthly basis keeps their body “in tune,” or they simply enjoy the relaxation and gentle touch of an energy work session. Each session allows you to release the blocks you are ready to release at that time, and additional sessions allow deeper clearing to take place. If a specific need or concern arises, it is a good idea to schedule a session to foster clarity and clearing of the blocks that are hindering your progress.

Will you work with my spouse/friend/family member/pet?

I am honored if you refer me to others. A credit of $10 off your next session will be my gift to you for any referrals. However, due to boundary issues, I do not do energy work for people that have not personally requested the work themselves. In some cases, where a child, incapacitated adult, or animal is involved, I will contact their Essence to request permission before proceeding with any energy work.

Can Reiki actually cure illness?

A Reiki practitioner provides help to a client by channeling energy. The Ki pathways are opened; negative energies are broken up, and replaced with positive healing energy. Contrary to what many people believe, a Reiki practitioner does not take credit for the healing. I am only a facilitator for your own healing, I cannot “cure" you but you can work towards curing yourself, by making different choices in your attitude, diet, and lifestyle. I am only a guide to direct you, you will still need to do all the work. I am not a doctor and do not prescribe any medications nor will I suggest you to change or alter your established medical regime. Energy work can supplement your other healing modalities. If you are open to healing, it will come to you, through me, through others, through traditional or alternative healing practitioners. 

I am very religious, so is energy healing right for me?

I am comfortable working with people of all religious backgrounds. Although I do not practice any mainstream religion, I consider myself deeply spiritual. There are websites you can review to learn more about Reiki and energy healing to determine if it is compatible with your beliefs. I am open to suggestions as to how to integrate your religious beliefs into our energy work together.

To begin your healing journey, please send an email to innergostudio@gmail.com. I will reply within 3 business days. A client information sheet and a copy of InnerGo Studio's Bill of Rights will be sent to you and once those items are emailed back, we can schedule your first session.