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Ready for Reiki?
Boost Your Health and Energy Levels
By Lisa A. Goldstein
Brinker has worked on every type of problem, including post-op pain, nausea, injuries and confusion, and on every type of patient, from elderly people to pregnant women, newborns and new moms. She says Reiki has proven to be most useful in hospice situations. "Reiki helps people to be open to their feelings, and they have been able to express their love to the dying person," she says. "Families report the death of their loved one as being a peaceful experience."
Reiki allows the patient to deeply relax, and in this state, the body is able to heal itself, Brinker says. It's all part of addressing the whole person – body, mind and spirit. "Reiki is not an alternative to traditional medicine, but a complement to it," Brinker says. "It enhances any type of treatment, and there are no contraindications to it."
A Reiki treatment is similar to a massage in that the client usually lies down on some kind of massage table, Bartlett says. The difference is there's no manipulation of the muscles, nor is there any removal of clothing, as clothing doesn't affect the energy flow. Sometimes, instead of lying down, the client sits in a massage chair or regular seat.
Bartlett explains that at the beginning of a session, the client and practitioner discuss any mental, physical or emotional issues, blocks or problems the client would like the practitioner to work on. Shoes and possibly socks are then removed. If the clint is cold, a blanket may be provided.