Reiki FAQ

What is Reiki?

     Reiki is an ancient healing art that was rediscovered in the early 20th century by a Japanese monk — Mikao Usui. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a means of tuning into the universal life energy that underlies everything in manifestation, and having it flow through the hands to soothe, heal and invigorate. Brought to this country in the 1930s, Reiki's popularity mushroomed in the 1990s.

     This healing art is non-invasive and completely safe for anyone, regardless of physical or emotional condition. It is simply a placing of hands on the body, allowing the energy to flow where it is needed. It is the transfer of pure healing energy through touch, reaching all levels (body, mind, spirit), thus bringing us into balance.

Why has Reiki become so popular?

     The answer lies in its simplicity and power. While you must learn Reiki from a Master (teacher), it is very easy to learn and once learned (with an initial time committment of about 8 hours), you have access to its power forever!

How can Reiki benefit you?

• Releases stress
• Reduces chronic pain
• Relieves depression and grief
• Balances and amplifies your energy
• Increases awareness and creativity
• Heals the whole self
• Is free of side effects
• Complements medical treatment
• Restores balance to emotions

Karuna Reiki® — What is it?

     Karuna Reiki® is a special type of Reiki. The word "karuna" is a sanskrit word translated to mean "compassionate action." It is the motivating quality of all enlightened beings who work to end earthly suffering. Thus Karuna Reiki® is a heart-centered type of healing which enhances and connects us with this compassionate action.

     I am a registered Karuna Reiki® teacher with the International Center for Reiki Training. This is the Center founded by William Rand, who formalized this type of Reiki. My Karuna Reiki® students will automatically become registered with the Center upon successful completion of the course.

Violet Flame Reiki® — What is it?

     VFR® is a type of Reiki that harnesses the powerful essence of the Violet Flame. This Violet Flame surrounds all humans. It transmutes negative energy, so this method of Reiki focuses on cleansing and balancing, especially of the emotional and spiritual bodies.

What is the difference between Reiki and Magnified Healing?

     While Reiki and Magnified Healing are both vibrational energy healing, Reiki is a channeled energy and is directed into the body of the person. The body takes the energy and utilizes it to the level of acceptance of the individual receiving it. Magnified Healing® is a 5th dimensional healing energy; its focus is on the heart. With M.H., you create the energy with GOD MOST HIGH; you become it. You are a co-creator. The M.H. energy goes from one hand to the other through the body of the client, immediately releasing all misqualified energies and imbalances that are then sent to the Violet Fire for transmutation.

What therapies are offered?

     Reiki: Reiki is an ancient healing art that uses the life force that fills the universe to reduce pain, relieve stress, and bring the recipient into balance — physically, mentally, emotionally. This is a noninvasive, completely safe technique whereby the practitioner accesses this pure, powerful healing energy and directs it to the individual in need.

     Massage Therapy: Increasingly recognized by healthcare professionals and the public, the benefits of massage therapy include increased joint and muscle function, relief of spasm and sore muscles, improvement of circulation and relief of mental and physical fatigue. Consider trying techniques with specialized results.

• Soft Tissue Release—This is a type of muscle therapy consisting of rhythmic stretching accompanied by the application of pressure on the involved muscles. Developed by British Sports Therapist Stuart Taws, this is extremely effective for reducing muscle tightness and rapidly eliminating pain and increasing range of motion after injury.
• Stone Massage—This is a deeply relaxing massage where tension melts from muscles through application of and massage with hot basalt stones.
• Aromatherapy—Young Living Oils® are the most potent, highest quality essential oils available today. They are therapeutic grade, organic oils that can produce amazing healing effects of physical symptoms, as well as for balancing the mental and emotional self. Information provided is designed for self-treatment, so you can work with the oils on a daily basis to suit your needs.

     Bach Flower Essence Practitioner: Discovered by Dr. Edward Bach in England in the 1930's, these are used the world over to heal the cause behind the effect . . . to balance the emotional states that when out of balance open us up to stress related illness. Simple to use and designed for self-treatment, safe and subtly profound in their effect.