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Since Reiki is able to work in tandem with nearly any type of medicine or therapy, the fact that some practitioners have developed Reiki massages should not be surprising. Reiki can be used to treat any problem areas in a person's massage, and will aid her with purging the toxins in her body, not to mention adding to the sense of relaxation a good massage will produce.
Instructions
Step 1
Check the client before the massage to make sure she is ready. Make sure the client is wearing loose-fitting clothes, with no belt and no shoes. Ideally, the client should also be naked from the waist up, and lying down in some warm towels on the massage bed.
Step 2
Prepare the client for the massage. Use some massage oils on the client to loosen the skin and muscles, as well as provide some aromatherapy for him. Make sure your hands are warm and supple, in order to minimize the discomfort to the client.
Step 3
Begin to massage the client. Use the technique that works best for you, as Reiki can be incorporated into all types of massage. Some claim that Shiatsu and Thai massages are best suited to prepare a person to receive a Reiki treatment owing to their Asian origins, but this claim has never been substantiated.
Step 4
When the client is in a relaxed and tranquil frame of mind, begin to give the client a Reiki treatment. Since the full Reiki procedure involves 27 hand positions with 5 minutes allotted per hand position, make sure the client knows the time commitment involved. Many practitioners of Reiki massage will instead give a person an abbreviated Reiki treatment, centered on the back and torso.
Step 5
Intersperse the Reiki treatment with the massage. Some practitioners of Reiki massage will instead wait until they discover a problem area in their client, then give that area some special attention with Reiki.
Step 6
Allow the client some time afterwards to adjust to the feeling of being cleansed with Reiki. Many clients, after their first Reiki treatment, experience rushes of emotion such as sadness or guilt. Let the client express these feelings if he wishes, and encourage the client to set aside a block of time afterwards so he can deal with these feelings, which usually pass in 30 minutes or so.
The practitioner places their hands on (or sometimes above) the client on various parts of the body, usually starting with the head. The Reiki healing energy flows from the practitioners hands to the client and is guided to where it is most needed to cleanse, release blockages and to restore health, balance and well-being.
The treatment is gentle with no manipulation of the skin or muscle tissue. The client may feel heat, cold or even a tingling feeling. In addition, the client may feel physical and emotional sensations as the energy moves through them. It is common for clients to feel so deeply relaxed and calm that they fall asleep. The experience is unique to each individual and may vary from one session to another. Many clients are amazed at the feeling of relaxation they leave with.
Usually one or two Reiki sessions bring release from stress related issues. However, a course of four or more treatments may be recommended for a chronic or more serious condition. Many clients use Reiki to “top-up” their energy levels every four to six weeks. They enjoy the wonderful feelings of vitality gained and are much more able to cope with life’s pressures.
The Reiki treatment will cleanse the body of toxins and creates balance to allow healing to take place. It is recommended you drink plenty of water after your treatment to help this process.
Fee: £30 per treatment
The aura is a field of subtle energy which penetrates and extends out from the physical body. Usually we are unaware of our aura but it is directly affected by our thoughts and feelings. If you have a bad day and are feeling down and tired, your aura will recede to perhaps two to three feet from your body. After a Reiki treatment, your aura will grow to twenty to thirty feet.
Illness first starts in the aura, either as negative Ki formed by the subconscious mind, or as karma, brought from past lives. This negative energy begins to grow in the aura and can extend into the physical body causing disruptions to the chakra’s energy flow (see below) and resulting in physical and mental illness. By cleansing the aura, the client’s energy levels rise and residual energy from previous trauma’s in this or past lives are removed. This allows healing at a deeper level and will help prevent physical illness in the future.
Aura Cleansing can be incorporated into a Reiki Treatment or done separately. When done separately, an aura cleansing treatment usually take about 30 minutes. The cleansing is completely non-invasive and painless as the practitioner works in the area around the client.
Fees: £15 per Aura Cleansing Treatment
£35 combined Reiki Healing and Aura Cleansing Treatment
The Chakra’s are our body’s internal energy transformers which follow the length of the spine. The Chakra’s play an important role in health and healing. There are seven main chakra’s in the body, starting at the root chakra at the base of the spine to the crown chakra at the top of the head.
When the chakra’s are out of balance, the energy and life force which flows through the body is blocked. As a result, difficulties in life or even illness can arise in that area. By balancing the chakra’s, the life force and energy resume their correct flow and maintain health, both in body and mind.
Chakra Balancing is done using a pendulum and crystals. The energy flows clockwise then anti-clockwise from one to the next chakra. Using a pendulum held over the body, the practitioner will identify where the energy flow is moving in the right direction. Where the energy is flowing in the wrong direction, or completely blocked, crystals are placed on the body which correct the flow. The balancing is painless and non-invasive.
Chakra Balancing usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete and is excellent when combined with a Reiki Treatment.
In my work, I've met authors like Sara Paretsky, musicians like Vince Vance and Pete Fountain and all manner of massage experts and wellness gurus. There are many benefits to being a writer and one of them is opportunity. Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with Chicago area Relexologist Deborah Berg, MIIR. I sat down. She performed reflexology on my hands and feet as we talked about her career and an article I wanted to sell.
Deb told me reflexology is a treatment or "modality" that deals with issues like pain, stress, circulation and overall wellness support. She got into the field after years as a construction general contractor and a stint owning her own tiling business with her daughter. As you can guess, the hard, physical work began to cause some bone and muscle discomfort for her.
Whereas most people seeking a second or third career these days jump out of bed one morning and shout, "Eureka - I'm going to be a writer," Deb had the good sense to pursue a career where she could do good for others and not encounter overwhelming competition at every turn.
This is a column for writers. I'll tie reflexology in by saying the stress relief element is invaluable to writers, considering the shape our marketplace is in these days and the huge volume of people avalanching into this field. Who could be more stressed than we are? You have to sell your work to stay afloat, so you might also consider hooking up with Deb or another reflexologist to do your own article. Think about maybe something on new mothers finding relief for stress and low back pain. Maybe market it to Chicago Parent Magazine.
What is reflexology?
The theory, some say, tracks back to ancient Egypt, china, India and may even have been practiced by early Native Americans. Relexologists believe that certain locations on the hands and on the feet correspond physiologically to various body areas like the spine, skeletal parts, nerves, muscles, organs and glands.
It's thought you can affect those body parts by manipulating, stroking, rubbing or pressing corresponding hand and foot locales. In a session, the relaxation is certainly apparent. It's almost as good as a full body massage. You'll leave feeling a lot calmer than when you arrived. I can’t say if the science is sound, but those in the field swear by it. Some insurance companies may even cover treatments as complementary medicine.
Does reflexology really impact body parts?
At one point in my treatment, Deb was working on the base of my thumb. I could be wrong about the exact location, but as we chatted, my sinuses began draining profusely. It was annoying and embarrassing as my nose ran at a good clip. As I was trying to decide if I were going to choke, Deb mentioned that the place she was working related to sinuses. So there you have it.
I also notice a tingle in my shoulder when she worked with the corresponding hand place. I thought a good bit of what Deb told me was worth considering. As for the claims that reflexology treats cancer - I'd advise extreme, unyielding caution before making that claim or buying into it. That may be fodder for another sellable story - find a competing opinion and do a pro and con.
A bit of web research turns up charts and maps of the hands and feet, schools for reflexologists and contact information for a few. Deb works in Crystal Lake out in the burbs.She appears to know her business and has a soothing chair-side manner. If you're looking for an expert source for an article, or if you just need some "me" time before you refocus on your writing, I highly recommend her
The power of individuality – have courage and follow your own path “What is genius but the power of expressing a new individuality?” Elizabeth Barett Browning Are you in the process of creating something different in your life? Breaking through old beliefs and developing new habits? Are you changing career perhaps? Leaving the corporate world to go it alone? Are you finally taking the plunge and doing what you always wanted to do, and no longer what you “should” be doing?
If any of this relates to you then you have probably experienced the accompanying feeling of fear and resistance, the worrying that perhaps we are being daft trying be who we really are? That voice in your head may be telling you intermittently “Who do you think you are trying to make it? ” Why didn’t you just stay in that comfortable desk job? Ok it was boring but at least you got a regular pay check”?
Well the quote I mentioned above may well be just what you need to keep you motivated. Expressing a new individuality through creating the life you want, and were meant to live, and being true to yourself really IS genius. It’s the people who follow the truth that create the change other people just dream of seeing. It’s those of us who face our fears and take the plunge who ultimately act as inspirers and role models to others.
If we all were to focus on our individual strengths, then we would be a world of blossoming people and our individuality would shine.
The power of expressing a new individuality may be hard at first, but being your own person and celebrating that could bring more shine and magnificence to your life than you could ever imagine.
The more and more I follow and express my own individuality, rather than suppress it and keep it locked away. The more life pays me back and attracts greatness towards me.
Think about expressing new individuality, imagine how life could flow when you are embracing your own true self. I have experienced it happen and I have seen it happen. Life becomes easier and it simply flows effortlessly.
In the western method of Reiki it has been the norm to recommend a full body treatment for any medical problem. Personally, as mentioned before, I have found that treating specific chakras or points connected to the organ or energy blockage causing the problem gives a much better result.
Hand positions for quick results
Based on a broad knowledge of the eastern way of looking at disease and methods for healing via the meridian system and acupuncture points etc. I have compounded information about which Reiki hand positions yield the best results for a specific problem.
My system is based on the common Reiki hand positions used here in the Western world. I have divided the body and positions into 4 different areas: Head, Body, Legs/Feet and Back.
Hand position photos to help you
If you choose the disease in the drop down menu above you will get a page with the Reiki hand positions that are most effective for that specific problem. You can also click to see a picture and a description of any position given.
