What is Reiki?

Reiki is a holistic treatment, meaning it works with the “whole” being.  It is a form of energy therapy that treats the energy system. 

The therapist acts as a channel for 'chi' or 'Universal Life Force'. The chi is channelled through their hands to the client while the client lies on the treatment couch or sits in a chair.  The hands are placed either on the body or slightly above the body in the aura.  The hand positions correlate with the body's chakras or energy centres.  This relaxes, gives energy, promotes wellbeing and encourages personal empowerment.

How does it work?

We are energetic beings and the additional chi received during Reiki increases our vibrational frequencies, on every level, from the individual cells to the aura.

The vibrating cells 'relax' and are able to release toxins, flushed out of the system by drinking plenty of water.

The muscles relax and are able to release tension.

The chakras (the body's energy centres) begin to come into balance and to clear, enabling suppressed emotions to be gently and gradually brought to the surface.

The mind begins to relax and clear and the energised aura provides the personal empowerment needed to work through the surfacing issues, allowing progression along the journey to health, happiness and enlightenment.

Distant Reiki

Distant or Absent Reiki can also be given and is highly effective.  Reiki can be given from across the room or across thousands of miles. 

Distant Reiki may be a good choice for an animal which is aggressive, very nervous or distressed. 

Absent Reiki is an option if you live far away or for someone in hospital.

What to expect from a treatment

The first session will consist of a consultation where I will ask you about your medical history and you’ll be able to ask any questions you may have, followed by a treatment for the remaining time.

The therapist channels chi through their hands to the client while the client lies on the treatment couch (if lying down is problematic, treatment may be given while seated in a chair).  The hand positions used in Reiki correlate with the body’s chakras or energy centres.  The hands are either placed on the body or just above the body in the aura.

You will remain clothed throughout, only needing to remove shoes, jewellery and tight belts etc.

Most people find the treatment very relaxing and may even fall asleep!

Some people are aware of the energy. You may experience physical sensations such as hot, cold or tingling. You may visualise colours or other images. You may also find you feel emotional as your chakras clear and suppressed emotions are gently allowed to surface.

Before your treatment

It is best to wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and not to wear jewellery, belts or anything restricting.

It would be beneficial to drink plenty of water, at least 2 litres per day, and try to minimise caffeine and alcohol intake.

After your treatment

You will need to drink plenty of water, at least 2 litres per day, to flush out toxins released from your relaxing body, and try to minimise caffeine and alcohol intake. You may experience reactions such as feeling cold, emotional, headachy or spaced out. Don’t worry, these are normal after release of emotion or tension. Take it easy and drink plenty of water. If you are at all concerned, see your GP. If you feel spaced out, have something to eat, visualise you have roots going deep into the ground, rub your feet and don’t drive until you feel completely grounded.

Important

Reiki is a treatment for the energy system. I do not claim to cure any illness, disease, syndrome or to treat any specific medical condition(s).

I cannot and will not ever make a diagnosis. If you suspect that you have a health problem you must visit your GP for a diagnosis and treatment.

Reiki is a complementary therapy to be used along side conventional medicine, not as an alternative to it. It is recommended that you discuss the use of complementary therapies with your doctor.

Equine Reiki  and Treatments for Small Animals

For poorly pets…

…who have seen their vets

 

Reiki works for animals in the same way as it does for people.  Animals understand energy and are responsive to it.  Treatments are given at your home or stables where your animal will undoubtedly be most comfortable.  Reiki treatments cost £25 with travel expenses over 5 miles from Bristol of 50p/mile.  Holistic Partnership Healing case studies are free of charge (see below in green). 

Treatments are given at your home or stables and will take between half an hour to an hour and a half. Ultimately the animal decides the length of the treatment. The first session will start with a consultation where I will ask you about your pet's history and medical background and you’ll be able to ask me any questions you may have. This will be followed by a treatment for your animal.

The therapist channels chi through their hands to the client. The hands can be either placed on the body without pressure or above the body in the aura. The hand positions used in Reiki correlate with the body’s chakras or energy centres. The animal should be unrestrained and free to move about or away. It is fine for the animal to be on the floor, in its bed or sat on a favourite chair. It is important for the animal to be where it is comfortable and safe. Please tell me if your animal has any issues with being handled or touched on a particular part of the body e.g. head or feet. If an animal is aggressive, very nervous or distressed distant Reiki can be given, which can also be highly effective. This can be given from across the room or absently.

Some people are aware of the energy. You may experience physical sensations such as hot, cold or tingling and you may also find you feel emotional. You may notice signs of release in your animal, such as yawning, sleepiness, purring or increased gut noise.

Individuals respond in different ways to being offered Reiki. Just as some humans may not wish to have a therapy session, some animals may not wish to accept Reiki. If this is the case I will say so and either offer distant Reiki to the situation or postpone the treatment to a later date.

Before treatment - Important information

You must by law take an animal in your care to a vet if the animal requires medical attention, treatment and/or diagnosis. It is also your legal responsibility as an owner to inform your vet of any complimentary therapies you wish to use for your animal. I will need to obtain written permission from your vet to give Reiki and I will not proceed without it.

Reiki is a treatment for the energy system. I do not claim to cure any illness, disease or syndrome. Reiki works with the body's energy system, and this can benefit the physical, mental and emotional, but I do not treat specific medical problems. I cannot and will not ever make a diagnosis or prescribe and you must see your vet about any undiagnosed or untreated problems. You must return to the vet if the animal's condition deteriorates. Any information given by me is based on the energy system of the body and not actual pathology. As with any complementary therapy, Reiki is intended to complement medical treatment from your vet, and must never be used as an alternative to veterinary medical care.

Behavioural problems can have physical, mental or emotional causes and must be seen by a vet, who will treat the problem and may also recommend a qualified behavioural specialist. Although I have an interest in animal behaviour and Reiki can certainly be very relaxing, I am not a qualified behavioural specialist and I will never diagnose behavioural problems. I will happily give Reiki to an animal with behavioural problems, although it must be understood that I am not treating the behavioural problem itself, but aim to improve the animal's energetic well-being. Permission must be granted from the vet, and the animal should be receiving treatment for the behavioural problem from a vet or specialist if needed. I will need to be advised if or when the animal is dangerous.

Try to make sure that your animal is not anticipating activity such as a walk or feeding. Also try to ensure that the location will be comfortable, safe and quiet, with minimal distractions such as others' activities or eating. The animal should be unrestrained (or held very loosely with a lead rope) and free to move about or away. It is often best for horses to at least be in sight of companions to avoid separation anxiety.

After the treatment

You will need to ensure that your animal has constant access to plenty of clean, fresh water too. They may seem sleepy or lethargic and need a period of rest before exercising, particularly before riding or working equines. If you have any queries about post-treatment management do not hesitate to contact me on 07906972357. In the extremely unlikely event that your animal appears to show an adverse reaction contact your vet immediately in the first instance and then me as soon as possible.

Any resources or information I provide for you to follow up are purely for research and information purposes. They are based on my own experience and if you should wish to follow them up (including any changes in management or treatment), this should be after consultation with your case vet.