Reiki Sessions
The word Reiki comprises the two Japanese characters, rei, meaning universal spirit, and ki, meaning vital life force or energy. Reiki is a form of energy healing developed in Japan over one hundred years ago by Mikao Usui, and is now taught and practiced around the world.
Reiki practitioners use a gentle, non-invasive, painless and safe technique, sometimes called palm healing or hands-on healing, through which a "universal energy" is said to be transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the client. Reiki is a spiritual and energy medicine practice with benefits that include deep relaxation, and may include pain and anxiety relief, and relief for those with PTSD. As such, Reiki is increasingly being accepted in some hospitals as a complementary therapy to assist with wellness, healing and recovery.
‘The knowledge of an invisible energy that flows through all living things has been part of the wisdom of many cultures for thousands of years. The existence of Life Force Energy has even been documented by scientific experiments. Medical doctors are now looking at the role Reiki plays in the functioning of the immune system and the healing process.’
Life force energy has traditionally been understood across cultures in similar - but culturally unique - ways. This relates to our animating life force or spiritual energy, a vital part of our essence, which may variously be referred to as Ki (Japanese), Chi (Chinese), Prana (Sanskrit), Mana (Melanesian and Polynesian Peoples), Megin (Norse spirituality) and more. Valuing, nourishing, caring for, and working with this energy is vital.
Rae’s own healing journey recovering from serious illness and severe pain to full remission of her condition was complemented by receiving Reiki healing treatments, along with other therapies. This experience prompted her to train and become attuned in Reiki, and she now holds First Degree and Second Degree Reiki training and Practitioner certification in The Usui System of Reiki Healing. She offers clients deeply relaxing Reiki sessions online and in-person, with a focus on promoting healing for the mind, body and spirit.
90-minute Reiki sessions with initial consult are 150.00 CAD plus GST.
Medical studies of interest include but are not limited to the following:
Autonomic nervous system changes during Reiki treatment: ‘Quantitative measures of autonomic nervous system function such as heart rate, cardiac vagal tone, blood pressure, cardiac sensitivity to baroreflex, and breathing activity were recorded continuously for each heartbeat. Values during and after the treatment period were compared with baseline data. Heart rate and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in the Reiki group compared to both placebo and control groups.’
Reiki Is Better Than Placebo and Has Broad Potential as a Complementary Health Therapy: ‘Reiki is better than placebo in activating the parasympathetic nervous system, as measured by reduced heart rate, reduced blood pressure, and increased heart rate variability. For patients with chronic health conditions, Reiki has been found to be more effective than placebo for reducing pain, anxiety, and depression, and for improving self-esteem and quality of life. According to the neurovisceral integration model and the polyvagal theory, these effects are due to higher parasympathetic nervous system activity, mediated via the vagus nerve.’
‘The heat and energy I felt from Rae's hands was unbelievable. The session helped immensely with my anxiety and chronic pain, and helped me relax and sleep better…Thank you Rae!’
- Janice H
Rae is trained and certified in both in-person and remote Reiki healing. For information on remote Reiki healing, you may find this blog on the subject helpful at The Human Condition.
You can make a booking request, or book online now.
I currently offer Reiki sessions in my private studio space in Victoria, BC, and offer distance healing sessions to clients around the world via Zoom. I look forward to working with you, and helping to facilitate and aid your healing journey.
Blessings, Rae
Refund and Cancellation policy: This is sacred work. We also understand that life happens. Sessions can be canceled and fully refunded up to 24hrs before the session time; however, as significant preparation time is required for your practitioner, Rae, no-shows or cancellations made within less than 24hrs of the appointment time will be charged at the full rate and are non-refundable. If you booked an in-person session and become sick within 24hrs of the appointment, we appreciate being open about this and informing us right away. In this case a beautiful online/distant healing session will be done for you, rather than in person, to safeguard everyone’s health and safety, including that of other clients. Thank you for respecting this policy.
