REIKI

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique that channels universal life energy, or ‘Qi,’ to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Practitioners use their hands to guide and transfer energy into the recipient’s body, typically by lightly touching or just above specific body areas. This process is believed to enhance energy flow through the body’s energetic pathways, or meridians, and balance the body’s subtle energy fields. Reiki has been shown to influence the autonomic nervous system, reduce stress, and induce a state of deep relaxation, thereby activating the body’s natural healing responses. It may also enhance immune function, reduce inflammation, and accelerate recovery from injury. Research suggests that Reiki therapy can be effective in alleviating conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, and stress by promoting energetic balance and reducing blockages in the body’s energy flow.



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Melanie Snell

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The Reiki Process

What to Expect During Your First Reiki Session

1. Initial Consultation

We’ll begin by discussing your health history, emotional well-being, and any specific concerns or intentions for the session. Reiki works on physical, emotional, and energetic levels, so this conversation helps tailor the treatment to your unique needs.

2. The Reiki Healing Session

Comfortable & Relaxing Setting – You’ll lie fully clothed on a massage table (or sit in a chair if preferred). Soft lighting, gentle music, and a peaceful atmosphere set the tone for deep relaxation.

Hands-On or Hands-Off Approach – Reiki is administered through light touch or hands hovering above the body at key energy centers (chakras, meridians, or areas of imbalance).

Personalized Essential Oils – To enhance the healing experience, I will incorporate essential oils based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. These oils are carefully selected to support your elemental balance, organ systems, and emotional well-being. For example:

  • Lavender or Sandalwood for calming the Shen (mind/spirit)
  • Ginger or Cinnamon for warming and supporting Yang energy
  • Peppermint or Eucalyptus to promote the free flow of Qi and breath

Energy Flow & Sensations – As energy moves through your body, you may experience:

  • A sense of warmth, tingling, or gentle pulsations
  • Deep relaxation or a floating sensation
  • Emotional release or a sense of inner peace

Each session is unique, and some people feel energized, while others enter a deep meditative state.

3. Post-Treatment Experience

After your session, you may feel:

  • Relaxed and lighter, with a clearer mind
  • A sense of emotional release or renewed energy
  • Shifts in mood, sleep, or overall well-being over the next few days

Some people experience immediate benefits, while others notice a gradual transformation as the body's energy realigns.

Treatment Frequency & Self-Care

Reiki is most effective with consistent sessions, especially for chronic stress, emotional healing, or energetic imbalances. After your session, I may suggest mindfulness practices, hydration, or TCM-inspired lifestyle recommendations to enhance the healing effects.

What Reiki Therapy can help with

Mental & Emotional Health

  • Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression
  • Supports emotional healing & trauma recovery
  • Helps with PTSD & nervous system regulation
  • Enhances mental clarity & focus
  • Promotes inner peace & emotional balance

Physical Health & Pain Management

  • Eases chronic pain & tension (neck, shoulders, back)
  • Supports recovery from injuries & post-surgical healing
  • Alleviates headaches & migraines
  • Boosts immune function & overall vitality
  • Helps with fatigue & low energy levels

Digestive & Hormonal Balance

  • Supports the gut-brain connection & digestive health
  • Aids in hormonal balance & menstrual cycle regulation
  • Can reduce PMS & menopausal symptoms
  • Helps with sleep disorders & insomnia

Respiratory & Circulatory Health

  • Improves breathing & oxygen flow
  • Supports heart health & blood circulation
  • Helps release emotional blockages tied to the lungs

Energy & Spiritual Well-Being

  • Clears energetic blockages & stagnant Qi
  • Re-aligns chakras & meridian flow
  • Strengthens connection to intuition & self-awareness
  • Encourages deep relaxation & self-healing

Prenatal, Postpartum & Pediatric Support

  • Eases pregnancy-related stress & discomfort
  • Supports postpartum recovery & emotional well-being
  • Helps children with sleep, focus & emotional regulation