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At the Body & Soul Center for Well-Being, we have four Reiki Practitioners:Therese Archer and Allen Archer have their First and Second degree in Reiki and are working on their Master's degree and Carol Savoie has her First and Second degree as well as her Advanced Reiki Training (ART) degree. Carol is also working on her Master's degree. Shelley Billings is a Reiki Master and is the Master for the other practitioners. Reiki treatments are given by all four practitioners at the same prices as Massage Therapy. Shelley Billings also teaches Reiki to interested students at the Center once or twice a month according to the needs of the students. Please contact Jan Davis with the Center at (915) 337-2299 to make your appointment for a Reiki treatment or class.

    

What is Reiki energy?

Reiki (pronounced ray key) is the healing art of transmitting life energy to another which has its origins in ancient India. It is a lost art that was resurrected in Japan by Mikao Usui. There are many schools of Reiki, but traditional Reiki is often referred to as Usui Reiki.

Many believe that Reiki, in its earliest form, was passed on to Jesus by the Magi when he was exiled as a child to Egypt. The Magi believed that Jesus may have been the reincarnation of the Enlightened One, although there are many other theories concerning this. Although it was not called Reiki then, Jesus used this healing art to enhance his ministry as did the Buddha.

Reiki was brought to the west in the 1930s when Reiki master, Chujiro Hayashi returned from Japan to Hawaii to open her first healing clinic in Kapaa. Reiki has been passed down from master to master and has gained a great deal of popularity in recent years as more and more have experienced its power.

Reiki is literally "life force." This life force is called by many different names in different cultures around the world. It is "prana" in India, "qi" or "chi" in China, and "spirit" in Western traditions to name a few. It is what animates us. It is in every life form on the earth in some manner. Every being has its own energy pattern much like a fingerprint.

What does the energy feel like?

Different people feel Reiki in different ways. Somefeel physical sensations such as warmth, a mild tingling, or a pulsing or throbbing. Some people feel no physical sensations at all but feel a mental or emotional change resulting in calmness or peacefulness. Some people experience the visualization of colors in their mind during treatment, while others do not. However, it is rare when a person does not feel deeply relaxed after experiencing Reiki.

What is a Reiki treatment?

Reiki is an ancient healing art where there is a laying on of hands. Most typically, the recipient lies fully clothed on a treatment table or bed. Energy flows from the practitioner to the recipient through the hands. The practitioner uses a series of hand positions that correspond with the body's chakras or energy centers beginning at the crown and ending at the feet. Each position is normally held for approximately 3-10 minutes although this varies from recipient to recipient. This is repeated with the recipient laying on the stomach. No pressure is applied and no tissue manipulation is performed so it is nothing like massage.

How does Reiki work?

To fully understand how Reiki works it is necessary to first understand that most ancient health practices incorporate the whole person (mind, body, spirit) into the complete health of a person. Reiki works on the level of "life force" or energy. Our energy level is affected by many things such as physical distress (illness or injury), emotional or mental distress (anxiety, stress, anger, fear), or spiritual distress. Reiki restores and balances the energy levels that are commonly depleted by these distresses. It enhances the body's natural ability to heal itself. The practitioner acts as a conduit for this energy so there is no danger of energy depletion on the practitioner's part. Reiki normally has the opposite affect, in fact, because the energy also is working on the practitioner as it flows. The transfer continues until the recipient no longer needs the energy or no longer is willing to receive it. The experienced practitioner can usually sense when this has occurred. It is not possible to receive "too much" Reiki as all energy is considered "intelligent".

When should a Reiki treatment occur?

Reiki is most effective immediately after trauma whether on the physical, mental, or spiritual level. It is at these times that a person's natural energies are mobilizing to heal. Reiki will enhance and speed this healing while keeping a person's personal energy from being depleted. Reiki can also be used as a preventative practice.

Does Reiki work for everyone?

Reiki works as much as the recipient is willing or able to use the energy. If someone is unwilling to receive the energy, no energy will be transferred. If a person is completely balanced in all life aspects, then the treatment will have minimal or subtle effects. Reiki does not cure. It works on the highest level possible. If a person is close to death, for example, and it is time to pass, then Reiki can assist in alleviating fear so that the person is at peace with death. Reiki does not take the place of medical treatments. It is used to enhance natural healing occurring in the body, mind, and spirit.

Is Reiki a replacement for Medicine?

No. Reiki does not replace medical treatments. A Reiki practitioner does not diagnose illness or disease but only delivers life force energy to the recipient. An ethical Reiki practitioner will never offer medical advice unless they are a nurse or medical doctor.

Who is qualified to administer a Reiki treatment?

Reiki can only be administered by a qualified practitioner. A qualified practitioner has not only been trained in the ancient art of Reiki, but also has been attuned so that no personal energy is used during treatments. There are three levels of training that a practitioner may obtain. They are as follows.

• First Degree
  

  This is the fundamental practitioner training. First degree practitioners have learned techniques that allow them to do self-healing and hands on healing for others. This training includes attunement which ensures that none of the practitioner's personal energy is used during a healing. The practitioner becomes a conduit for the Reiki energy.
  
  

• Second Degree
  

  Second degree practitioners have learned techniques that enhance the Reiki energy's transfer as well as techniques on distance healing to be used for individual, group, or circumstantial healing. This degree deepens the healing process for the practitioner both mentally and emotionally, effectively clearing their own energy centers. This intensifies the practitoner's abilities, and they become more efficient in channeling the Reiki energy to others.
  
  

• Third Degree, or Master Training
  

  Those who complete Master Training are qualified to teach Reiki to others. Master Training is much more in depth than the first two degrees and is often reserved for those who wish to dedicate their lives to healing.
  
  
  
  

It is a good idea to discuss the training a practitioner has received before receiving a treatment. Reiki treatments can change a person's life completely. A good practitioner will be more than willing to discuss any questions that may arise concerning treatments or their own training. It is best to choose a practitioner who is fully qualified and dedicated.