What is Reiki Treatment?

The client is fully clothed and usually lies on a massage table. Treatments last between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the clients situation and condition. Reiki accelerates healing which may cause some discomfort during the first session. however, Reiki will cause no harm and is compatible in all traditional and nontraditional modalities. Generally a client will feel very relaxed during a Reiki treatment as energy flows through their body. Some people even fall asleep during a treatment session.

Preparing for a Reiki Treatment

Although no purification ritual is needed to receive and transmit Reiki, the experience can be more profound and moving if one prepares for the Treatment on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels. Reiki treatments are sacred and should be viewed with respect. It is therefore recommended to do a cleansing ritual as follows:

A. Eliminate or reduce intake of white sugar, chocolate, caffeine, and smoking 7 days prior to the Treatment.
B. Eliminate or reduce intake of meats 4-7 days prior to the Treatments.
C. Increase water intake.
D. Create a sacred place in and around yourself. Eliminate time reading newspapers, watching TV, and listening to the radio. Spend time with nature, meditate daily and pay attention to your dreams as well as the subtle things happening around you.

During a Reiki Treatment

A. Take off your shoes but otherwise stay fully dressed.
B. A support is placed under your neck and knees. Soft music is played to help you relax.
C. Relax and enjoy the treatment. Some like to remain silent during a treatment but feel free to converse and ask questions. It will not interfere with the Reiki.
D. You may experience a heightened awareness during the treatment. This can be an important part of the healing.

After the Treatment

A. Some feel energized, others feel peaceful and tranquil.
B. Drink more water after a treatment to flush out any toxins that may have been released.
C. After the treatment you may experience a cleansing and detoxification period which usually lasts for 21 days. This can be a time of great personal and spiritual growth.