Healing Haven

Reiki.. What is it? How does it heal?
Reiki is an alternative form of healing known as energy work. People who practice any form of meditation or prayer can attest to the subtle energy they may feel flowing through them. Ancient knowledge tells of a life force, or Chi that flows through us, and science is now beginning to understand that this force is tangible and indeed does exist. Reiki is similar to Tai Chi, in that it works with the human energy field. Chi and Ki mean the same thing. Energy. Feng Shui also works along these same principles.

Our bodies are comprised of physical elements as well as an energy system that allows the life force to flow thru us, allowing us to feel and think. This energy system, known as chakras, acts as regulators and allows the energy to flow freely through our spiritual, emotional and physical being. There are seven major chakras, starting with our crown, and ending with our tailbones. These are the energy centers we focus on with Reiki. When we have a disease, illness or stress, our chakras become out of balance. Reiki puts the balance back into the chakras, allowing the body to heal itself.

Stress is one of the main causes of energy to be blocked, causing all sorts of problems from low back pain to headaches. The use of Reiki can greatly increase the bodys ability to deal with stress, helping to prevent and alleviate disease.

Healing with Reiki involves the practitioner placing hands on the chakras, or on the area of discomfort to trasmit subtle energy into the affected persons energy system. The process allow the reduction of stress, allowing the energy balance to be restored. During the treatment, the recipient may feel a lot of comforting heat or a gentle vibration. This makes the recipient feel relaxed and at peace, and it is not uncommon for the person to drift into a meditative state or drift off to "sleep", waking refreshed and and usually pain free.


As a Reiki master I am able to draw in or channel this life force energy and share it with others allowing it to flow in and around their body to help assist them in bringing their spirit, mind, emotions, and body into harmony. A Reiki treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Basically, Reiki treats the whole body creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation, feelings of peace, security and well being.

Some of the benefits of Reiki are:

Accelerates the healing process
Removes toxins from the body
Helps bring relaxation, promoting healing
Increases the flow of energy
Alleviates pain
Brings emotional and spiritual balance
Brings a sense of peace and well being
Assists in tolerating treatments such as chemotherapy