While you can certainly return to the day’s tasks and activities, it’s important to reserve time for yourself after to listen to your body. Self-care doesn’t need to end because your session is over. Give yourself permission to do anything emotionally or physically that feels supportive to your needs. Journal, get lots of rest and water and try to avoid drugs, alcohol and high levels of caffeine for at least a few days after.

Of note: Some symptoms may appear to worsen at first. Reiki works to eliminate toxins in the body and can bring to light unprocessed emotional blockages that may manifest in the body like fatigue or headaches. These symptoms are NORMAL, temporary and a good sign that Reiki is working on your healing journey.

Emerging from new and existing research, Reiki has been shown to reduce pain and provide preventative care as well as help manage mental and emotional issues like anxiety and addiction. Reiki can soften the spiritual stress often crafted by existing in these elevated ways of being, specifically from the impacts of trauma. 

There are no known side effects and Reiki never causes harm. A session can be used at any time for any situation in which you could benefit from an increase in life energy. It’s helpful even when you are feeling good but is especially helpful when you are feeling tired or depleted.

While Reiki does quicken the healing process, it is still important to see a licensed health care provider if you have a medical or psychological condition.

I have never felt so seen and accepted and whole. 

What was inside was not necessarily pretty and I was far from ‘healed’ but that day was the start to the growing spaciousness within and a softening of all the hard edges. I began to seek Reiki as a tool to aid in my healing as I peeled back layer by layer. As part of this journey, the day came when I decided to get sober. On my 3 monthaversay, I was handed a certificate by the International Center for Reiki Training proclaiming my new status as a First and Second Degree Reiki Practitioner. 

Reiki has continued to inspire and lead me to new growth. Because of this very deep, personal connection, I am honored to share this practice with those seeking the liberation we all so deeply crave. 

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