Reiki
Reiki (ray-key) is a Japanese word for Universal Life Force and a system of natural healing that channels Reiki through the hands.
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Reiki accesses the source of Life to heal the self and others on spiritual, mental, emotional and physical levels. Reiki allows the source of well-being to enhance and balance natural life forces through non-intrusive therapeutic touch. Health maintenance, pain relief, mental quietude and healing result from its application. Reiki augments and accelerate the healing process, It can be effective in cases that do not respond to other forms of treatment. It can be used in conjunction with any other therapeutic modality.
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What is Reiki?
“Rei” is Divine Intelligence, combined with “Ki”, Universal Life force energy and therefore, “Divinely guided life force energy”.
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Many people and cultures such as in China, Japan, and India, believe that there is a life force energy that permeates our bodies. Our bodies use this energy for maintaining itself or for healing itself from injuries or illness. When there is a shortage or blockage of this energy our bodies become ill, possibly resulting in death. It is also believed that there is an unlimited supply of this energy available in the universe. When someone who is ill receives this energy, it can accelerate the natural healing process.
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This unlimited life force supply is all around us, especially present in abundance in natural surroundings. Just as music carried on every radio station is always present around you, yet you do not hear the songs until you utilize an instrument such as a radio to take in a specific wavelength for that certain channel, Reiki healing energy waves are around us all the time. A Reiki practitioner has been attuned like an instrument, much like a radio, capable of taking in specific healing waves which come out our hands, much like music waves come out of speakers. However, it is not so much that the practitioner is “giving” the Reiki healing waves, as it is that the client’s body registers that it has this opportunity to harness them through the practitioner, and thus it is the clients own body that facilitates as to where and how much of these healing energy waves it chooses to receive.
What are the benefits of a Reiki session?
Reiki is both powerful and gentle. It has aided in the healing process of virtually every known illness, injury and condition, as it boosts the body's own natural healing system for quicker recovery. Therefore, conditions may range from skin problems, cuts, bruises and sprains to headaches, insomnia and broken bones. It shortens the healing time, as well as reduces or eliminates both pain and stress. Reiki works to calm the nervous system, clear and balance the chakra system, and therefore has a positive effect upon the receiving organs being nourished in the corresponding area. ​
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What to expect in a Reiki treatment?
A Reiki treatment is a light, hands -on process whereby a Reiki practitioner transfers universal life force to a recipient. A Reiki treatment is safe, non-intrusive, and non-manipulative; there are no substances applied to the body. A typical session lasts from 30 to 60 minutes for a full body treatment of head, shoulders, torso, arms and legs. The client lies fully clothed on a massage table. As the practitioner’s hands hover close to the body or apply a light gentle touch, the client may experience temperature changes or density changes, such as a heaviness or lightness in areas, or even tingling sensations accompanied with awareness of energy flow. Many people see colors and often experience emotions coming up to the surface to be released. Most consistently, clients experience a deep sense of peace and relaxation.
Julie's Reiki Training
Julie began her study of First Degree Usui Reiki through Reiki Master David Jarrell in the year 2001 through the Reiki Plus Institute, which incorporates psychology into the energy work program. In 2007, Julie was initiated into Second Degree Usui Reiki by Reiki Master Rev. Liisa Cull, followed by Third Degree Master Practitioner and Master Teacher in 2008.
In 2011 Julie became a Karuna Reiki Master through the International Center for Reiki by Reiki Master William Rand followed by Holy Fire Karuna Reiki Mastership in 2014.
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For those interested in receiving Reiki Training, please see the Reiki Class Page for a schedule of upcoming listed classes, or contact Julie directly to perhaps add a class for your needed level degree.
