Reiki (pronounced "ray-key") is a natural occurring abundant life force energy that exists all around us. The name as it stands today is Japanese; from when it was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui. Dr. Usui during his lifetime observed a basic doctrine. It is not enough to heal the body. It is equally important to heal the mind and spirit too. Today, people who practice Reiki mostly use the methods developed by Dr. Usui, the founder of Usui Reiki. The 5 principles of Reiki was fashioned by him to have no dogma or religious beliefs attached to them. This makes them universal.
Scientists have discovered that certain brain wave frequencies (eg. Alpha & Theta)^ promote healing like:
In clinical settings, nurses and physicians say consistently Reiki treatments make a patient:
Reiki uses no oils or external products. It induces a frequency of Alpha - a mental state of relaxation and healing through nurturing touch or no touch if sensitive or at site of a wound. This is why Reiki is so effective at bringing the body into balance again & works well alongside traditional medicine/therapy/diets. Reiki is safe for adults, children (including infants and pregnant women), animals, plants and spaces we live and work in.
Scientists have discovered that certain brain wave frequencies (eg. Alpha & Theta)^ promote healing like:
- Relieving stress and promoting a lasting and substantial reduction in anxiety
- Facilitating a deep physical relaxation and clarity of thinking
- Increasing verbal ability and performance IQ
- Synchronizing the two hemispheres of the brain (right & left)
- Memory recall, imagination and creative thinking
- Reducing pain and stimulate the release of endorphins (feel good hormones).
In clinical settings, nurses and physicians say consistently Reiki treatments make a patient:
- relaxed, calm and cooperative
- relieves acute and chronic pain
- boosts the immune system and therefore speeds up the natural healing process
- reduces stress
- decreases the need for pain medication
- improves sleep and appetite
- has no side effects or contraindications and
- is said to REDUCE many of the unwanted side effects of radiation and chemotherapy; including nausea and fatigue!
Reiki uses no oils or external products. It induces a frequency of Alpha - a mental state of relaxation and healing through nurturing touch or no touch if sensitive or at site of a wound. This is why Reiki is so effective at bringing the body into balance again & works well alongside traditional medicine/therapy/diets. Reiki is safe for adults, children (including infants and pregnant women), animals, plants and spaces we live and work in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Jophael Wellness: Image Showing The Seven Major Chakras
What is Reiki?
Reiki (ray-key) in Japanese literally means Universal Life force energy.
Life force flows within our physical body though pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Reiki heals by flowing through the disrupted/blocked parts of the energy field and charges them with positive energy breaking apart negativity, nourishing the mind, organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions and balancing the energy within and out. Healing occurs as a natural consequence in an Alpha (relaxed) state.
How does Reiki work?
At a Reiki session, an attuned Reiki practitioner (a channel for this energy) transmits this energy via a gentle, therapeutic nurturing (direct or indirect) touch. Energy flows to wherever healing is needed first. Using crystals amplifies Reiki’s efficacy. Healing via Reiki is safe for use on adults, children, animals, plants and for spaces that we live and work in.
Will Reiki heal me?
Chronic conditions may require a series of sessions for homeostasis to occur. It is helpful to try and relax and not let expectations get in the way of healing. Reiki is one part of an integrative healing or wellness team that keep you healthy. It does not offer a guaranteed cure nor should be a substitute for medical/professional mind/body care. Reiki practitioners do not diagnose conditions nor do they prescribe medicine or perform medical treatment.
Is there a science behind Reiki?
In the 1970s, bio-magnetic research showed that certain magnetic fields could stimulate the growth process in bone fractures that resisted healing. Soon after, the FDA approved Pulsing Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) for bone healing, in which wire coils placed near a fracture induce electrical current flows in the bone. The necessary frequency range is 7 Hz. Dr. John Zimmerman measured the magnetic field frequencies of Reiki and other energy practitioners, while they worked on clients. He found that the practitioners all emitted ELF (extremely low frequency) frequencies from their hands. The frequency measured most often from the hands of energy therapists is 7 Hz; the same frequency as the PEMF device approved by the FDA for stimulating bone growth.
What are Chakras?
The chakras are subtle energy control centers running along the spinal cord and channels (meridians) dispersed all over the body. Each chakra corresponds to different organ system / meridian and vibrates at a different frequency. Chakras vibrate from inside the physical body to the outside, pulling external universal vibrations into our bodies. Our aura radiates information to the universe and back in a closely attuned quantum equilibrium dance.
Explain Reiki & Chakras?
Anytime the hands of a Reiki practitioner "touch with healing intention" be it self, another person, animal, plant, property or space - healing energy flows freely and strongly mainly through the chakras (subtle energy control centers) running along the spinal cord and channels (meridians) dispersed all over the body. Each chakra corresponds to different organ system / meridian and vibrates at a different frequency. The aim is to bring equilibrium to misaligned chakras within & without, through a variety of skilled techniques & maneuvers.
Does energy from the practitioner and client mix with each other?
The practice of Reiki differs from other energy modalities, in that it's practitioners are "attuned" to channel universal Reiki energy. This acts as a barrier to enmeshment of personal 'qi' with the person who is being healed. Attunement is a process much like positioning and fine tuning an antenna for optimal reception. The more Reiki is channeled the stronger the signal gets.
Is Reiki the same as other energy modalities?
Reiki is one form of an energy modality. Others are acupuncture, chi-gong, theta healing, etc. It differs in that the practitioner's and client's personal energy do NOT enmesh.
Can Reiki self-healing?
The beauty of Reiki is that practitioners can utilize Reiki to help heal themselves for their own wellness and enhanced well-being. In fact, regular self-healing practice must become a prerequisite before offering Reiki to others.
Does Distant Healing really work?
"The Science Behind Distant Healing" (https://www.equilibrium-e3.com/images/PDF/The_Science_Behind_Distant_Healing.pdf) is an illuminating article that was published in the Reiki Times (2009).
Will Reiki interfere with my regular treatment?
Institutional settings from hospitals to hospices are recognizing and offering Reiki alongside traditional medicine/therapy to maximize patient care and minimize recovery time. It can also aid the healing or recovery process while patients are undergoing chemotherapy or are recovering from illness, injuries or surgeries or to even strengthen the body before and after these invasive procedures. The body cannot fight illness and heal at the same time. It must do one or the other.
In HypnoReiki, why do you mix somatic (of the body) modalities like Reiki with cognitive (of the mind) modalities like Hypnosis?
In the image, our active focused brain works on the Beta frequency level. Researchers find that healing takes place at alpha and below. Reiki, massage, acupuncture usually gently relaxes a person to the alpha level. Hypnosis can easily reach delta and more deeper levels lowering the stress response (Ohio State University study*) and boosting immunity (Washington State University study, Pullman**). It’s now well established that your thoughts and feelings can have a profound impact on your physical health. Mixing both is taking advantage of the strong mind-body connection to bring about change and homeostasis naturally.
*Ruzyla-Smith P, Barabasz A, Barabasz M, Warner D. Effects of hypnosis on the immune response: B-cells, T-cells, helper and suppressor cells. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. 1995 Oct; 38(2):71-9.
**Kiecolt-Glaser JK, Page GG, Marucha PT, MacCallum RC, Glaser R (1998). Psychological influences on surgical recovery: Perspectives from psychoneuroimmunology. American Psychologist 53:1209-1218.
How should I prepare for my session?
Having positive belief that your body is capable of healing itself to a degree greater than anyone has ever permitted you to believe, will go a long way toward achieving the goal that brought you here. Learning to reframe your thoughts is a valuable skill that will help you heal faster as it is our untrained thoughts & emotions that aid an atmosphere of dis’ease’ in the mind and body. (Reframing is offered as a separate modality under Life Coaching & Hypnosis and is not included in a regular Reiki session. Please ask for details).
Privacy?
Your privacy is respected. No information is ever shared unless enforced by law.
I would like to learn Reiki? Where do I begin?
In today's Reiki PROFESSIONAL world, your Reiki Master's lineage matters. While you can learn Reiki 1,2, advanced, etc for a fair price, if you want to teach, a Mastership is expected that can run anywhere $5000 and up and at least 6months apprenticeship from an establishment of good repute.
For working/volunteering a minimum Reiki 2 is expected. At most places you work, you will either have to give a percentage of what you make, work for a spa type place at salary, or both. If you start out on your own, you of course get to keep anything you charge but there are costs of rent, doing business and getting clients in through the door.
For general purposes to practice Reiki healing on yourself/family/friends, Reiki can be learnt from any practitioner who can confer attunement. Initially your Reiki practice will consist of placing your attuned hand chakras and intention in a pattern taught by your Reiki teacher. Only with lots of practice you can then begin to perceive for yourself what Reiki reveals to you (the advanced art of Byosen Scanning) i.e listening to the body of the client and the workings of the energy rather than relying on a specific pattern of hand positions to increase the effectiveness of Reiki and enhancing the outcome.
Reiki (ray-key) in Japanese literally means Universal Life force energy.
Life force flows within our physical body though pathways called chakras, meridians and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Reiki heals by flowing through the disrupted/blocked parts of the energy field and charges them with positive energy breaking apart negativity, nourishing the mind, organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions and balancing the energy within and out. Healing occurs as a natural consequence in an Alpha (relaxed) state.
How does Reiki work?
At a Reiki session, an attuned Reiki practitioner (a channel for this energy) transmits this energy via a gentle, therapeutic nurturing (direct or indirect) touch. Energy flows to wherever healing is needed first. Using crystals amplifies Reiki’s efficacy. Healing via Reiki is safe for use on adults, children, animals, plants and for spaces that we live and work in.
Will Reiki heal me?
Chronic conditions may require a series of sessions for homeostasis to occur. It is helpful to try and relax and not let expectations get in the way of healing. Reiki is one part of an integrative healing or wellness team that keep you healthy. It does not offer a guaranteed cure nor should be a substitute for medical/professional mind/body care. Reiki practitioners do not diagnose conditions nor do they prescribe medicine or perform medical treatment.
Is there a science behind Reiki?
In the 1970s, bio-magnetic research showed that certain magnetic fields could stimulate the growth process in bone fractures that resisted healing. Soon after, the FDA approved Pulsing Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) for bone healing, in which wire coils placed near a fracture induce electrical current flows in the bone. The necessary frequency range is 7 Hz. Dr. John Zimmerman measured the magnetic field frequencies of Reiki and other energy practitioners, while they worked on clients. He found that the practitioners all emitted ELF (extremely low frequency) frequencies from their hands. The frequency measured most often from the hands of energy therapists is 7 Hz; the same frequency as the PEMF device approved by the FDA for stimulating bone growth.
What are Chakras?
The chakras are subtle energy control centers running along the spinal cord and channels (meridians) dispersed all over the body. Each chakra corresponds to different organ system / meridian and vibrates at a different frequency. Chakras vibrate from inside the physical body to the outside, pulling external universal vibrations into our bodies. Our aura radiates information to the universe and back in a closely attuned quantum equilibrium dance.
Explain Reiki & Chakras?
Anytime the hands of a Reiki practitioner "touch with healing intention" be it self, another person, animal, plant, property or space - healing energy flows freely and strongly mainly through the chakras (subtle energy control centers) running along the spinal cord and channels (meridians) dispersed all over the body. Each chakra corresponds to different organ system / meridian and vibrates at a different frequency. The aim is to bring equilibrium to misaligned chakras within & without, through a variety of skilled techniques & maneuvers.
Does energy from the practitioner and client mix with each other?
The practice of Reiki differs from other energy modalities, in that it's practitioners are "attuned" to channel universal Reiki energy. This acts as a barrier to enmeshment of personal 'qi' with the person who is being healed. Attunement is a process much like positioning and fine tuning an antenna for optimal reception. The more Reiki is channeled the stronger the signal gets.
Is Reiki the same as other energy modalities?
Reiki is one form of an energy modality. Others are acupuncture, chi-gong, theta healing, etc. It differs in that the practitioner's and client's personal energy do NOT enmesh.
Can Reiki self-healing?
The beauty of Reiki is that practitioners can utilize Reiki to help heal themselves for their own wellness and enhanced well-being. In fact, regular self-healing practice must become a prerequisite before offering Reiki to others.
Does Distant Healing really work?
"The Science Behind Distant Healing" (https://www.equilibrium-e3.com/images/PDF/The_Science_Behind_Distant_Healing.pdf) is an illuminating article that was published in the Reiki Times (2009).
Will Reiki interfere with my regular treatment?
Institutional settings from hospitals to hospices are recognizing and offering Reiki alongside traditional medicine/therapy to maximize patient care and minimize recovery time. It can also aid the healing or recovery process while patients are undergoing chemotherapy or are recovering from illness, injuries or surgeries or to even strengthen the body before and after these invasive procedures. The body cannot fight illness and heal at the same time. It must do one or the other.
In HypnoReiki, why do you mix somatic (of the body) modalities like Reiki with cognitive (of the mind) modalities like Hypnosis?
In the image, our active focused brain works on the Beta frequency level. Researchers find that healing takes place at alpha and below. Reiki, massage, acupuncture usually gently relaxes a person to the alpha level. Hypnosis can easily reach delta and more deeper levels lowering the stress response (Ohio State University study*) and boosting immunity (Washington State University study, Pullman**). It’s now well established that your thoughts and feelings can have a profound impact on your physical health. Mixing both is taking advantage of the strong mind-body connection to bring about change and homeostasis naturally.
*Ruzyla-Smith P, Barabasz A, Barabasz M, Warner D. Effects of hypnosis on the immune response: B-cells, T-cells, helper and suppressor cells. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. 1995 Oct; 38(2):71-9.
**Kiecolt-Glaser JK, Page GG, Marucha PT, MacCallum RC, Glaser R (1998). Psychological influences on surgical recovery: Perspectives from psychoneuroimmunology. American Psychologist 53:1209-1218.
How should I prepare for my session?
Having positive belief that your body is capable of healing itself to a degree greater than anyone has ever permitted you to believe, will go a long way toward achieving the goal that brought you here. Learning to reframe your thoughts is a valuable skill that will help you heal faster as it is our untrained thoughts & emotions that aid an atmosphere of dis’ease’ in the mind and body. (Reframing is offered as a separate modality under Life Coaching & Hypnosis and is not included in a regular Reiki session. Please ask for details).
Privacy?
Your privacy is respected. No information is ever shared unless enforced by law.
I would like to learn Reiki? Where do I begin?
In today's Reiki PROFESSIONAL world, your Reiki Master's lineage matters. While you can learn Reiki 1,2, advanced, etc for a fair price, if you want to teach, a Mastership is expected that can run anywhere $5000 and up and at least 6months apprenticeship from an establishment of good repute.
For working/volunteering a minimum Reiki 2 is expected. At most places you work, you will either have to give a percentage of what you make, work for a spa type place at salary, or both. If you start out on your own, you of course get to keep anything you charge but there are costs of rent, doing business and getting clients in through the door.
For general purposes to practice Reiki healing on yourself/family/friends, Reiki can be learnt from any practitioner who can confer attunement. Initially your Reiki practice will consist of placing your attuned hand chakras and intention in a pattern taught by your Reiki teacher. Only with lots of practice you can then begin to perceive for yourself what Reiki reveals to you (the advanced art of Byosen Scanning) i.e listening to the body of the client and the workings of the energy rather than relying on a specific pattern of hand positions to increase the effectiveness of Reiki and enhancing the outcome.
