As a Psychotherapeutic Reiki practitioner I sometimes attune clients to Reiki so that they can use it for self care and healing in-between sessions. Below is a guide I developed to introduce Reiki and help support them on their journey. Appropriate for therapists who want to attune clients and anyone who wants to develop a Self Reiki practice.
Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese stress reduction and relaxation technique that promotes healing. REI roughly translates to soul and KI means life force or internal energy. The system of Reiki was initiated at the beginning of the 20th century by Dr. Mikao Usui (1865-1926) and brought to the United States from Japan almost 70 years ago by Mrs. Hawayo Takata. Since that time the practice of Reiki has spread and is now being used in hospitals, clinics and private practices all over the country to facilitate healing, balance and overall wellness.
Reiki is a creative healing art that is typically administered by "laying on hands" however hands can be held just above the body and long distance sessions are also possible and highly effective. Reiki is based on the idea that there is an energetic life force running through us at all times (KI). In other cultures such as China this life force is known as Chi and in India it is known as Prana. When we are sick, hurt, stressed or holding on to unnecessary difficult emotions or core beliefs that no longer serve us, our energy is blocked, unbalanced or depleted. Reiki works with the individual to create awareness, release blocks, restore the natural flow of energy and create balance. In doing so, the individual's body, mind and spirit are able to work together towards their already innate ability to heal, grow and change.
Most people report an overall feeling of calm, peace and well-being during and for a few days after a Reiki treatment.
Psychotherapeutic Reiki
While Reiki can be provided as a service separate from psychotherapy (similar to how one would get a massage), it is also highly effective within the context of psychotherapy. As noted above, Reiki helps to achieve a calm and grounded state while cultivating mindful presence in one's body. It is from this place that the most effective healing can occur. A Psychotherapeutic Reiki session pairs talk therapy with Reiki as a way to bring awareness and attention to the mind-body-spirit connection and release blockages related to past traumas and limiting core beliefs. Sessions are based on Dr. Richard Curtin's 5 Psychotherapeutic Reiki tasks of practicing presence, mind-body awareness, self compassion, releasing blocks and installing corrective action. Please note that therapeutic work within one's energy system is an emerging field and is still exploratory in nature.
Integrated Reiki
There are times when we find ourselves in the midst of a spiritual or psychological crisis during which we can't quite find our grounding. We start questioning everything including life decisions, sense of identify, purpose and meaning. While this experience may send us into a tailspin that we can't seem to stop, it is actually an opportunity. An opening through which we can readjust, reaffirm and find ourselves again. Integrated Reiki is a 90 minute session during which we will assess your present life existence, set an intention that is aligned with what you want and allow the Reiki to guide us to whatever your soul needs to continue this life's journey with intention. We will end with brief integration of the Reiki session and goal setting.
Integrated Reiki sessions are limited and is a stand alone service that does not require you to be participating in psychotherapy. The cost of this session is $225 however in order to make Integrated Reiki more accessible I offer a sliding scale. As you think about where you fall on this scale, please consider your resources and how your contribution can help others receive much needed healing and guidance. This assessment developed by Dr. Beth Blum (adapted from sliding scale resources at (Ride Free Fearless Money) can help guide you in your determination. Your answers are anonymous and your determination will never be questioned.
Packages are also available
Tier |
Price |
Tier 1 |
$325 |
Tier 2 |
$300 |
Tier 3 |
$225 |
Tier 4 |
$150 |
Tier 5 |
$75 |
