A Holistic Approach
to Wellness

Energy Medicine

Reiki:

• Rei: essence of the Source of Life.
• Ki: energy that brings the Life Force into form.

The practice of Reiki originated around 3000 BC in what we now call Tibet. Until the mid 1880’s Reiki was part of mankind’s hidden history, surviving primarily by oral teaching in various monastic orders. Sometime between 1870 and 1880, a Japanese theologian, Dr. Mikao Usui, began searching through ancient Tibetan Sutras to find formulas that activate and harness the universal life force. With the encouragement of Buddhist Monks, Usui went into seclusion to gain mystical union and receive energetic attunement. Upon his return to Japan, Dr. Usui began treating others with the transmissions he received. Since then a lineage has developed connecting his original work to the Reiki practitioner.

This ancient wisdom tradition uses the life force energy to heal by balancing and revitalizing the subtle energies within our bodies – relieving stress, reducing pain and bringing overall wellness in to our lives. Reiki comes through, not from, the practitioner. This unique feature allows the practitioners to use Reiki on themselves or to help others regardless of the state of their own personal energy. Reiki principles state that this universal energy is not filtered through the user’s conscious or unconscious belief systems but remains pure to find its way wherever and however it is needed.

The next level of empowerment shifts the healing dynamic from a passive state of reception to active engagement, facilitating the client’s ability to practice self-healing techniques through attunements.

Attunements are similar to upgrading the wiring in an older home.

• First Degree attunement is similar to connecting your home to the outside line. The Reiki student is “wired” into the source. This is not a gradual approach to learning like in other systems. The student begins at the source. First Degree is activation, not study. Once activated the energy is permanent and never diminishes, even if it isn’t used.
• Second Degree adds extra functions to the circuitry, which include balancing psychological states, non-local healing, and personal growth. Second Degree is for the students who wish to expand the services they can offer others. It provides greater control and versatility to fine tune and direct the energy. It also gives the student greater flexibility and power to deal with his personal conditions and growth. It is important to note that in Reiki tradition, second degree is not seen as superior to first in anyway.
• Third Degree or Master Level has always been given sporadically. At this point the student has made a commitment to the science of Reiki and has been evaluated by the teacher to make sure he or she will be a positive addition to the lineage of Reiki teachers. By now, the student has taken responsibility for his or her own wellness, has maintained and integrated balance in his life and has developed self-awareness.

Treatment sessions can be done in person or at a distance.

Attunements require prior sessions to establish the students’ level of readiness. When appropriate, attunements will be offered in person.

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Re-establishes equilibrium, releases blocks and toxins, promotes relaxation, restores vitality, and improves focus and concentration. Useful for healing illness, injury, fatigue, pain, and stress.