Reiki (pronounced ray'-key)- - - 'Rei' means "Universal" and refers to the spiritual dimension of the soul. 'Ki' means "The vital life force energy that flows through all living things." When combined, it's meaning is "Universal Life Force Energy." Many believe it may have originated as a Tibetan Buddhist practice. This was rediscovered in the late 1800's by Dr. Mikao Usui. It is a very simple yet powerful technique that can be easily learned by anyone.

The Universe is filled with endless and inexhaustible energy. It is this universal source of power and energy that also keeps us alive. Reiki is this natural healing energy, and it flows through the hands of the Reiki channel in a powerful and concentrated form. The energy is brought through the hands of a practitioner into the body of the receiver.

Reiki supports medical treatments such as massages, foot reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, etc. This healing energy brings the client into an even balance and works on all levels: the physical, spiritual, emotional and soul level. It is a channeled healing, therefore the Reiki practitioner's energies are never depleted. The healing Reiki energy flows through the practitioner during a treatment, so that both client and practitioner receive the benefits.

Reiki is not a religion. It beholds no doctrines, creeds or contradictions to the Universal Laws of Consciousness and Love. Once an individual is attuned to Reiki through initiations, they are permanently linked without the need of conscious alteration of the mind, either through meditation, prayer or imaging. Simply placing one's hands on oneself, or another person allows the energy to flow through the individual. It fills the Reiki practitioner's body first and then flows out through the practitioner's hands into the individual who is receiving the healing.

It does not interfere with traditional medical treatment, but facilitates benefits. Reiki speeds the healing process and provides a source of restoring energy while one is ill, under medical treatment, or in recovery.

Reiki is a wonderful tool for use at any time, anywhere for on-the-spot stress release, pain relief and quick energy. In short, Reiki is a holistic self-help technique for directing natural life force energy.