"As we get better at understanding how little we know about the body, we begin to realize that the next big frontier is energy medicine."
Dr. Mehmet Oz (Director, Cardiovascular Institute, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY) on the Oprah Winfrey Show
What Is Reiki?
Reiki (ray-key) is a gentle yet powerful holistic energy healing system that works on all levels of mind, body, and spirit. The name Reiki comes from the Japanese words "rei" which means spirit, and "ki" which means energy. It is generally translated as "universal life force energy." Reiki energy is, in essence, the healing energy of the universe.
Reiki is the life force energy that permeates all living things. It can be used to balance the body which allows for healing on all levels.
Reiki energy is channeled by the practitioner from the universe through their hands.
Although Reiki was founded in Japan at the end of the 19th century by Dr. Mikao Usui, it was only introduced in the West in the early 1970's. Since its arrival in the U.S, Reiki has traditionally been used on humans. Reiki is now being utilized on patients in some of the leading hospitals all around the country. There is a growing body of evidence that supports its efficacy.
A student of Reiki trains to different levels and receives "attunements" from a Reiki Master which allows them to channel the healing energy through their hands. Laurie had been attuned to level II in 2001, which allowed her to channel the energy either in person or to send it from a distance. Since Reiki is simply energy, this gives her the capability to offer hands on sessions or sessions to anyone anywhere in the world. Although she knew Reiki was primarily being used on people, her goal was to apply this healing art to pets as well.
The beauty of Reiki lies in its simplicity. A Reiki Practitioner does not need to diagnose or even know the root of the problem. Reiki always goes right to the source and supports the person or pet in the way it needs most. Reiki complements not only conventional medicine but other alternative healing modalities as well. Reiki also never does harm.
How Does Reiki Work?
We live because life force flows through us along pathways called chakras and meridians. It also flows around us in an energy field called the aura. Life force nourishes our body's organs and serves and supports their vital functions. When this flow of energy is disrupted, it causes diminished function within our bodies.
The life force also responds to thoughts and feelings. When we accept negative thoughts and feelings about ourselves, whether consciously or not, we let them attach to our energy field and disrupt the flow of life force.
Reiki heals the energy pathways by flowing through the affected areas of the energy field and charging it with positive energy. This allows the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.
We experience stress, illness, and fatigue when our energy levels are depleted. In this state, we risk opening ourselves up to emotional, mental, and physical upsets or disturbances. This can lead to disease or other issues. Reiki can restore these levels of energy and bring us back in balance again.
Reiki May Support and Accelerate the Following:
*Reducing stress, easing tension, and promoting deep relaxation
*Managing, reducing, and/or eliminating pain
*Creating a sense of well-being
*Strengthening the immune system
*Stimulating and accelerating healing on all levels
*Clearing negativity
*Easing anxiety
*Healing from traumas
*Moving through grief after the loss of a loved one or pet
*Dealing with aggression and other behavioral issues
*Supporting and healing of illness and injuries
These are just a few examples of what Reiki may do for you or your pets!
