Reiki
What is Reiki Healing?
Reiki is an energetic healing modality. Energy can stagnate, be low or blocked in the body where there has been physical, mental, emotional or spiritual pain. With time, these energy blocks can contribute towards illness.
“Rei” means Universe or higher intelligence and “Ki” means vital life force or energy. Therefore the word “Reiki” translates to “Universal Life Force” or “Universal Energy”. Universal Life Force or Universal Energy flows through all living things and sustains us all and keeps us breathing.
Reiki Practitioners use Reiki, aka Universal energy to heal imbalances and clear blockages in the energetic body. Reiki encourages the recipient’s natural healing intelligence of their body to flow and to bring their system into balance and harmony working on a deep level helping relieve stress, anxiety, pain and more.
Reiki is a safe practice that can be used to complement traditional medicine and can be practised on young and old, in hospitals and in many different settings.
Reiki is a hands on healing modality (it can also be done hands off if preferred) that originated in Japan in its current form in 1922 by Mikao Usui. However, it is believed that people have practised some form of energy healing for thousands of years.
More on Reiki
It is important not to expect a certain outcome when receiving a Reiki session. Sometimes the benefits of Reiki can appear to be quite subtle. It may take time for the receiver to integrate the healing. Other times the healing might be quite profound.
It is important when receiving Reiki to be open to what the healing energy is doing as it always comes from a higher place.
As a trained Reiki Master, I am acting as a facilitator of the healing; a channel for the universal energy to flow through to the person receiving the healing. I am assisting you to open up to the healing power of Reiki supporting you on your journey to wellness.
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Reiki is a complementary therapy. It works really well alongside conventional therapies / treatments you may be receiving to support your overall wellbeing. It is important to treat yourself as a being who has physical, mental, emotional and physical needs with Reiki directing energy to help facilitate your body’s own natural healing response.
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Reiki is a gentle yet powerful healing modality that has many positive benefits in mind, body, emotions and spirit. Reiki has been shown to:
Calm the nervous system
Induce deep relaxation
Balance and align the chakra system and can cleanse the aura
Clear and release stagnant, negative or emotional energy being stored in the body
Reduce stress
Reduce anxiety and depression levels
Improve sleep and overall well-being
Improve clarity of mind
Trigger the body’s natural healing mechanisms, plus many other benefits
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Whilst some massage therapists are also Reiki Practitioners and can channel Reiki whilst doing a massage, Reiki is not a massage therapy itself.
Reiki Practitioners do not manipulate muscles or tissues, rather they channel energy and use gentle, non invasive hand placements on (or off) the body instead.
I personally do not do Reiki Massage on clients.
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This really depends on why you are coming in the first place and your needs. If you are coming in for relaxation and minor stress relief, you may only need one or a small handful sessions. If you are working on some deep or chronic issues, then more sessions would benefit you.
You can liken the depth to which we can go to working out at the gym for example in the sense that, the more sessions you do, the greater the benefit. I also believe in empowering you and I often will give you personalised techniques for you to do at home eg breathing techniques, self care tips, etc.
It’s important to feel in to yourself if and when another Reiki session would benefit you. As a general rule, allow one to two weeks in between sessions to allow space for you to process the healing energy from your session.
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Reiki is energy. It flows between two people (or objects) irrespective of distance and space. Consider how you can connect to someone via phone, or wifi even though you are miles apart. It is the same with Reiki. It can be given and received via distance. (Read the section below on Distance healings for more info)
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Reiki can be learnt and practised by anyone who has the willingness to learn and train in it. Reiki, or Universal energy is within us all. No one person is more special than another, they just take the time to learn and practise the techniques and are attuned in to the Reiki energy.
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Reiki, in its’ current form was developed by Mikao Usui in the early 1900s. It is believed that people have practised some form of energy healing for thousands of years.
Reiki, by its’ very definition is Universal life force. Everyone has Universal life force, or Reiki within them, no matter what they believe in.
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Reiki is non-denominational. It can be practised and received by anyone.
Reiki is energy, chi, ki, prana, whatever you call it in any language. It is the same energy and is universal. People from any faith can benefit from Reiki.
What to expect from a Reiki Session
A Reiki treatment is a gentle and relaxing experience where I’ll use light touch to allow Universal healing energy to flow through my hands to you. I don’t control or direct the energy, nor do I diagnose or create a treatment plan. Instead, I act as a channel for the healing energy. This helps activate your body’s natural ability to heal, working to restore balance to your mental, emotional, physical, and energetic well-being.
At the start of the session, there will be a consultation to understand what has brought you in, and the Reiki process will be explained. This helps ensure the session is tailored to your needs and so I can serve you in the best way possible. You'll remain fully clothed, so wearing something comfortable is best, as you’ll be laying on a massage table. Once settled and comfortable, you’ll be encouraged to close your eyes, relax, and enjoy the session. I will guide you in to a relaxation / meditation, play soft music and place my hands on various parts of your body which roughly correlate with the chakra points. The hand positions are non-invasive, feel truly nurturing and will be explained to you before your first session so you know what to expect.
During the treatment, you may feel warmth or coolness or different sensations within your body, such as tingling or a release of emotions. Some people experience visions or emotional shifts. Every session is unique, even for the same person, but rest assured, the healing is always guided by what you need most at that time. Typically, people feel deeply relaxed; sometimes even drifting off into sleep, which is completely normal.
After your session, it is recommended to honour the healing by taking it easy, especially in the hours afterward. Be kind to yourself, and stay hydrated with plenty of water or tea as the energy movement may cause dehydration. You might experience an emotional release, feel especially relaxed, or even a bit tired as your body detoxes in the days following the treatment. All of these responses are part of the natural healing process.
Intuitive Healing Sessions
An Intuitive Healing session is a wonderful blend of Reiki and my additional healing modalities! While the foundation remains a beautiful Reiki experience, the healing component may be extended to provide even deeper relaxation and support. We may incorporate Tibetan singing bowl sound healing, engage in a conversation about the impressions / messages received, and you may also be gifted a Spirit-guided drawing (in pencil) and /or channeled message from your spirit team. During your session, we uncover and explore themes happening in your life and from this, I often receive channeled guidance for you. I like to empower you in your healing journey, and often I will give you personalised techniques for you to do at home eg breathing / meditation techniques, self care tips, etc.
I encourage you to remain open to whatever unfolds during the session, as it will be tailored to meet your unique needs on that day. Each session is a personalised journey, and I look forward to exploring it with you!
One last note about healing
Please arrive for your session with an open mind and without any specific expectations regarding what Reiki will do for you on the day. Some physical symptoms that develop very quickly, such as headaches, can often be eased quickly, while others that have developed over a long period of time, like chronic conditions, may require a few sessions before you begin to notice changes. While some individuals may experience results quickly, it’s important to remember that healing is not always the same as curing. The Universal Energy works in alignment with your unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs during each session.
It's essential to understand that no one can heal another person; everyone is responsible for their own healing journey. Sometimes people come to Reiki in search of a “quick fix”. Hoping that Reiki will repair an ailment, when in fact that person needs to do some other work, in conjunction with Reiki to help heal this part of themselves.
Healing can take time. There are no magic fixes that make things just go away. It is important that the receiver do the inner work alongside their Reiki treatments if this is the case, in order to truly heal.
As a Reiki Master Practitioner, my role is to open myself to the energy, allowing higher consciousness to flow through me and offering unconditional support to you.
If you feel ready for a Reiki healing session or an Intuitive Healing session, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to holding space for you on your healing journey!
REIKI & INTUITIVE HEALING SERVICES
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REIKI HEALING - IN PERSON OR DISTANCE
Reiki appointment assisting to relieve anxiety & stress, clearing negative and stagnant energy, deep relaxation and aligning of chakras.
60 minutes
Seabrook, Vic 3028 for in person sessions or
over the phone for Distance sessions
$100
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INTUITIVE HEALING - IN PERSON OR DISTANCE
Intuitive Healing session combines Reiki and additional healing modalities. The foundation is a Reiki experience, the healing component may be extended to incorporate Tibetan singing bowl sound healing, a chat about the impressions / messages received during your session, a Spirit Guided drawing (in pencil) and /or channeled message from your spirit team.
90 minutes
Seabrook, Vic 3028 for in person sessions or over the phone for Distance sessions
$150
Distance healings and why they work
There are so many reasons why a Distance Reiki session might work for you instead of an in-person session. You might not be able to make it physically in, you may want to experience healing in your own environment, be feeling unwell, too tired to come in, you can only make it at a certain time etc. That’s where a Distance healing might be more suitable than an in person session for you.
A Distance healing session runs the same as an in-person session except that I can not place my hands on you physically.
Energy modalities such as Reiki work on an energetic level by the flow of life force via intention no matter where in the world you are. Consider that there are things that we cannot see yet know they exist. For example, electricity, radio, mobile or wifi signals you cannot see but you still experience the effects of them. It is like that with Reiki and Intuitive healing. You may not see it, you may not comprehend it, but the energy is flowing and it works.
As a trained Practitioner of Reiki, I am acting as a facilitator of the healing; a channel for the universal energy to flow through to the person receiving the healing. Reiki works because everything in the universe, including humans are energy. Reiki promotes the recipient’s natural healing intelligence of their body to flow and bring their system in to balance and harmony.
I will ask for a Photograph of you for our Distance healing session. The photograph helps me to link up to your energy field and create a strong connection between us.
I ask that you set aside the specified time and create a space in your own environment so that you honour the healing energy coming your way. The session will still run the same way as in in person session, except that we are on the phone and the Reiki is performed from my end as if you are in the room. All of this will explained to you via email when you book and also on the phone when we have our session.
Please know that distance is not an obstacle for Reiki, just as it isn’t for electricity, radio, mobile and wifi.
* Distance healings are conducted over the phone.
“I have had the pleasure of receiving a distance Reiki healing from Joanne today. Right from the start Joanne put me at ease, she is very warm and friendly.
My distance healing from Joanne was very relaxing and gentle. After my healing Joanne was wonderful with her explanation of the session.
Joanne is very intuitive, understanding and kind. Our connection was instant and I felt calm throughout the healing. After the session Joanne gave me an intuitive drawing and a message from my guides. This was such a unique and special personalised gift.
Whether you have had Reiki before or you’re curious about trying it, I highly recommend Joanne for distance Reiki especially. Joanne is a genuine healer and her offerings are truly magical.”