The word Reiki is a Japanese word meaning spiritually guided life force energy. Healing is accomplished by gentle touch in which energy is transferred from the practitioner to the recipient. The practitioner is simply a channel of universal life
force energy that flows from an unlimited source, not from the practitioner. Reiki is increasingly being used as part of integrative medicine in hospitals, clinics, and private practice. What are the benefits of Reiki? People who have received Reiki report: Decreased pain Less fatigue Faster recovery Less anxiety Lower stress Improved sleep pattern Increase sense of calm Deeper spiritual connection For more information regarding the use of Reiki to treat psychological disorders, please consult The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Reiki is not affiliated with any specific religion. Both Reiki and spiritually focus on self-care. One way to think of Reiki is as a spiritual practice that complements any particular faith to promote physical and emotional well-being. At Kelley Counseling & Wellness, private Reiki therapy sessions are provided by Missy Stancil, a trained Reiki Master. Reiki therapy can be used as a sole method of treatment or it can be integrated into your treatment, at any time upon your request. Reiki should not be used to replace conventional care or to postpone seeing a health care provider about a health problem (NCCIH). **Please call for appointments and pricing** |