Reiki for Healing
According to the International Center for Reiki Training, "Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing." It is considered an integrative therapy in that it treats the whole person - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. The Cleveland Clinic notes that Reiki is also considered complementary therapy in that it can be used alongside standard medical care such as medications, chemotherapy, surgery, etc.
It is a safe treatment and is often used by those going through cancer treatments. Hospitals such as MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the Mayo Clinic offer Reiki to their patients. Overall, anecdotal and clinical data show that those who receive Reiki experience enhanced relaxation and well-being, as well as reduced sensations of anxiety and pain. (Baldwin, A., Reiki in Clinical Practice)
What to Expect
All meetings are private (one-on-one) online sessions over Zoom. For the best experience, find a quiet space where you will not be disturbed. If possible, wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. There should be a place for you to comfortably rest (sitting or lying down) for the duration of the session. If you like, you can have a glass of water nearby to sip after the session.
If this is our first time meeting, we will go over your intake form to discuss what your goals are for our time together, and if there are any other areas of interest you would like to address. If this is a follow-up or continuation, we will do a brief check-in and have our conversation guide the focus of our session.
We will do a centering practice to allow your body and mind to settle down before we start the session.
During the session you do not need to "do" anything. Since we will have already done the centering/grounding practice, you can simply relax as you are. Before the end of the session, we will have brief period of quiet to allow your body and mind to reacclimate before going back to the rest of your day.
After a session, some people note a feeling of relaxation or calm. Some people have reported noticing colors or perhaps feeling sensations in different parts of the body. Some people have fallen asleep. You do not have to "experience" anything for healing to take place. Most times healing takes place in the background –below the conscious level. It may or may not continue for hours or even days after your session.
Pricing
I recommend a 60 minute session for our first session so there is enough time to go over your goals and/or any health concerns you would like us to work on.
60 Minute Reiki Session: $120
45 Minute Reiki Session: $90
Please review the Offerings Page or click above to schedule a Free 20 minute Consultation so I can answer any questions and/or provide more information.
Testimonials
"Bernadette is a gifted healer with a calming, nurturing presence. My Reiki sessions with her left me feeling aligned, grounded, and deeply relaxed. Bernadette holds space with such grace. I’m grateful to have had this healing experience with her." ~LW
"I have been working with Bernadette's Reiki Therapy virtually for eight months. She is a very talented healer: skillful, compassionate and knowledgeable. Bernadette generously shares her gentle and nurturing energy and is always ready to listen and find solutions to help heal her clients. I highly recommend Bernadette!" ~RLV
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