* Reiki is gentle and non-invasive
* You control the flow
* The goal is relaxation and restoration of energy flow
* Clients are fully clothed
* Reiki can be done with or without touch
* If Reiki is done with touch it is a gentle laying on of the hands without pressure
* Permission to touch is always requested
* Only non-private parts of the body are touched like heads, shoulders, hands and feet
* Sessions can be in person or online
* You choose the options that you want or not
* Most people choose to lie on a massage table but Reiki can be done in a chair
* it's fine to eat before a Reiki session but light meals are the best
* Reiki is not a substitute for medical care

* Some people feel a warmth in their body and some people receive impressions, insights or feelings
* Some people do not experience any sensations
* People find Reiki very relaxing and restoring
* Most people will notice shifts during or after the session
* Reiki is an energy practice that works on the energy bodies: body, emotions, mind, and spirit
* Even if you do not feel anything during a session, Reiki still has beneficial effects

* Reiki works on you regardless of your beliefs
* Reiki is a supportive wellness practice
* Reiki is not linked to religious or spiritual beliefs
* There is growing evidence that Reiki works in supporting people

* Reiki training is important
* Reiki practitioners are taught how to connect with the energy, how to use it, and the ethics to follow
* Reiki practitioners receive attunements to more easily work with the energy
* For best results work with a trained practitioner

* Reiki is very safe
* It is a very gentle experience
* There are no known, reported side effects
* In some parts of the world Reiki is used to support people in serious illness and palliative care
* Because there is no physical manipulation of the body, Reiki is very safe

* Every Reiki practitioner has their own style and results can vary
* As some people do not feel the energy, they might wonder if it worked
* As Reiki is very gentle the results can be subtle
* Depending on the client's needs and request more than one session may be needed
* More complex client needs can take time for the shift to be felt and recognised
* Reiki works best when the client opens themself to the process and trusts

* Reiki is used in many mainstream hospitals along side of traditional medical practices
* If you do not want touch or other options offered express your preferences
* Reiki practitioners do not use their own energy, they connect and use Reiki energy
* Reiki practitioners can not read your thoughts as telepathy is not part of the practive
* Reiki practitioners may get insights into areas of your body or emotions to focus on
* Work with a well-trained, reputable practitioner
* Select a distance Reiki session where you can be in your familiar home environment
* Try more than one Reiki practitioner before you give up on the practice

* I have studied two methods of Reiki Work; Usui Holy Fire and Quantum Shamanic Reiki
* These two trainings total up to 100 hours of Reiki training
* Solid and varied experience through over four years of working with clients
* At the beginning of each session I go over what the client wants and needs. Together we plan how the session will flow.
* I am gentle in my approach
* My intention is to always work with the client's highest interest in mind
* I bring complementary knowledge in chakra work, sound, and shamanic work.

Research is ongoing, however the information that Reiki has a beneficial positive effect is growing. If you are interested, please check out the links below.

(1) Reiki is Better Than Placebo and Has Broad Potential as a Complementary Health Therapy. McManus, David E. Journal of Evidence Based Complementary Alternative Medicine. 2017 Sept. 5. 22(4) (1051-1057)

(2) Effects of Reiki therapy on quality of life: a meta-analysis of randomised, controlled trials. Kuikiang, Lui; Zhikai, Qin; Yanfeng, Li; Qing, Lui; Fei, Gao; Pengrui, Zhang; Wei, Wang. Systematic Reviews. 2025 Mar 27. 14:72.