With the exception of shoes, clients remain fully clothed during reiki treatments. You are encouraged to dress in attire that is comfortable to relax in. You may be asked to remove accessories for the duration of the session such as watches or jewellery if in the way.

Our energetic anatomy is composed of basic structures: fields (aura, auric layers), channels (pathways, meridians or nadis), and centers (chakras, dantians or tandens). Each structure functions differently from another, with the exception that they all nourish our physical being with energy. Our energy body draws in energy from external sources to be distributed throughout the body, while also sending energy back out (hence how you can “feel someone's vibe” before having spoken to them, or sense tension in a room when you first walk in). The concept of each of these structures are derived from various Eastern cultures and can be traced back to ancient times. Today, many healing art modalities have evolved to accept, acknowledge or merge different systems and techniques, largely when brought into our Western culture. This includes reiki. Mikao Usui's original Japanese teachings (called Jikiden Reiki) did not involve chakras and was anatomy focused since the concept of chakras originated in India. Many of the hand placements in reiki are located on or near one of our 7 major chakras. This paired with how reiki is taught today, chakras have become the focal point for practitioners during treatments. Reiki will be pulled to penetrate where it is needed. It is not up to the practitioner to decide where exactly it flows, but we can assist in the process using our intuition or information provided by the client through an intake. Reiki does not cause harm, and does not necessarily remove any of your energy. It only intends to give back to us our own pure energy, and reconnect us to the authentic self. Meaning, if we are experiencing stagnancy or congestion somewhere that blocks a natural energetic flow, the role reiki will play is inviting movement into areas of congestion within the energy body by replenishing the space with fresh life force. This naturally results in our chakras clearing, opening and becoming balanced. When this 'blockage' is released and your energy can freely move again, the trauma or stressor that may have contributed to the congestion can begin to take up its natural amount of psychic space in your field, but will never be 'removed' from you as every experience you have is part of you. What changes is that this old energy may now integrate, allowing you to no longer feel stuck so you may be more at peace and move forward in life. TL;DR: Yes, reiki can help to clear and balance your entire energy body!

From my own experience with giving and receiving energy healing over the years, I've found reiki to be a highly supportive self-care and energetic hygiene practice to invite in for: easing symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression easing insomnia, fatigue, heaviness or sluggishness entering a state of deep relaxation feeling more grounded and connected to your body inviting in optimism and positivity opening and improving intuition easing indecision and lack of focus assisting the recovery and healing process for a physical injury, illness, or other having a safe space held for you as you move through your healing journey Reiki can also be a great pre-care treatment for anyone who is preparing to move through physical changes (an upcoming procedure, birth, etc.), or life transitions (life events, marriage, separations, loss of loved ones, job changes, etc.). Above all, the most telling sign it's time to work with reiki is when it comes to your mind, you keep hearing or seeing it mentioned everywhere, and the idea wont seem to leave.

Yes, I am happy to do reiki or energy work on your beloved cats, dogs, reptiles and more! If you are seeking out reiki specifically for animals, please get in touch via the Contact page outlining the details of your needs to learn more.

At this moment I am not teaching any level of reiki for certifications. For those who would like to be notified of any upcoming training dates, updates, promotions or events, please subscribe to my email list found on the Contact page. New or out-of-practice reiki practitioners initiated at any level who are seeking a mentor to deepen their own practice are welcome to work with me. Not a practitioner and still want to inquire about working one-on-one together? Reach out via the Contact page to schedule a free 20 minute clarity call to learn more.

I am offering a new service that was created from a place of recognizing our current economic landscape, which often makes reiki unaffordable and inaccessible to many. The details of these healings are as follows: Monthly Group Reiki: Remote 15 min Held on the last Thursday of each month at 8pm PST By donation 15 minute duration (minimum) Sessions are fully remote and are not held over zoom or the phone Spots per session are limited to ensure quality over quantity Once signed up, you will receive an email with details and instructions, including a short intake questionnaire Sign up by following this link here.

There is no good, bad, right or wrong way to feel before, during, or after a treatment. Each of us will have our own unique experience when working with reiki. During treatments, clients may notice subtle sensations ranging from hot to cold temperatures, tingling, pressure, or waves. You may also notice that certain emotions, thoughts or memories arise. For many, especially in their first few sessions, they don't feel or notice anything at all and may even fall asleep. Reiki helps leave you feeling more light, relaxed and peaceful. However in the days following you may experience what feels like a mild detox. This can manifest as an emotional release, headaches, feeling tired or appetite changes. Post-session aftercare calls for rest, drinking lots of water, eating well, and becoming more mindful to any changes or shifts you may notice in the days or weeks following.

If you are seeking reiki to help ease an injury or other specific circumstances, it is recommended to have a few consistent sessions until you see or feel optimal results. For some, a single session can offer wonderful benefits and is all that was needed. For others, they may come on a monthly, or quarterly basis for "tune ups," or just because. It's really up to you!