Frequently Asked Questions for Reiki Treatment

Reiki translates to “Universal Life-Force Energy.” Basically, it is love and light energy that helps us heal on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. This energy is channeled through the practitioner’s hands and into the client’s body and energy centers. The practitioner gently places their hands on the client's body or hovers their hands above the client to work from their aura. Reiki treatment can even work long-distance if the client is unable to be physically present.

Additionally, Reiki can be used to treat animals, plants, and past and future events. You can even infuse objects like crystals or candles with Reiki!

Reiki is for anyone who would like healing. It works regardless of one's culture, beliefs, or religion as long as they want the healing energy. 

*Reiki does NOT replace professional medical treatment. Reiki works well in combination with professional medical care. Please be sure to seek professional medical advice for pain, injuries, illness, or emotional problems.

All booking can be done online at https://www.wellnesspointma.com/reiki. You can also call or text The Wellness Point at  413-612-4360, or email  info@wellnesspointma.com.

During a Reiki session, the Reiki energy first enters the practitioner through their Crown Chakra, flows out their hands and into the client’s energy fields and body. Reiki is a conscious energy and goes to the areas it’s needed, which isn’t necessarily where the client thinks the energy will go. This is why it’s important to reserve expectations about how Reiki will help heal you - we don’t always know how Reiki energy will help us, but Reiki energy always works for our highest healing good.

Your normal day to day clothes. You remain fully clothed during your treatments. You may remove their shoes or eyeglasses for comfort, but all clothing stays on. 

When you arrive, we’ll take a few minutes to fill out and discuss an Intake Form. This is your opportunity to communicate any pain, illness, or injury, and what your intentions for the session may be. You can choose whether you’d like the practitioner to lightly place their hands directly on your body over your clothes, or hover their hands away from your body and work from your aura.

During the treatment, you will lay on your back on the Reiki table. If you are unable to lay down, your practitioner can treat you as you sit in a chair. You can relax, close your eyes, and focus on your breath as the practitioner works. Some fall asleep! About halfway through the session, your practitioner may ask you to turn over onto your belly so they can work on the back of your body.

Your practitioner may or may not receive intuitive “hits” or communications from Spirit Guides during your session. If this happens, they may pause to write something down to be shared with you after treatment.

Yes! We can position you on the table so you're comfortable. Reiki is helpful in prepping the body for birth, recovery, and can even be done during delivery.

No. If you are pregnant or have a severe illness such as cancer or epilepsy, Crystal Healing may be too powerful for your body and can have negative effects. Please do not book this treatment if you are pregnant or have a severe illness. Instead, stick with regular Reiki treatments for your healing journey.

The Reiki practitioner needs your name and home address to connect with your energy. You and the practitioner schedule a time where you will relax at your home (or wherever you are), and the practitioner will send you Reiki energy remotely using the distance symbol and the same patterns as an in-person treatment. Distance Reiki works just as well as in-person treatment.

Reiki is an amazing and versatile healing modality. Reiki is great for stressed students, anxious and tired adults, and sore athletes. It is also helpful for seniors experiencing any aches and pains. Reiki can help in the healing and recovery process after illness or injury, and can help heal difficult memories and emotions. 

Some receive Reiki treatments for deep relaxation and stress relief, while others use it to supplement healing practices from licensed medical professionals. For example, some cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy find Reiki extremely helpful for balancing out the negative effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Reiki is effective for before and after surgeries and aids the healing process for injuries and illnesses. Reiki is also a spiritual practice.

Briefly, Reiki is a healing modality that was rediscovered in Japan by Dr. Mikao Usui around 1922, making it a relatively modern form of healing. He was enlightened to Reiki during a 21-day meditation on Mount Kurama. He attuned and taught Dr. Chujiro Hayashi, who attuned and taught Hawayo Takata, who in turn brought Reiki to the United States.

Occasionally after a client’s first Reiki session, they may experience an emotional or physical detox period. This usually occurs 12-24 hours after the client’s first Reiki session and can last about a day. Reiki is like “Drano” for the spirit; sometimes negative energies, emotions, or things that are no longer helpful to the physical body are released. Some of these reactions can include headache, sore throat or cold-like symptoms, frequent trips to the bathroom, or an emotional release like crying, anger, or even laughter. These are all normal and a sign that your body is healing from your Reiki session! If you experience any of these after a Reiki session, it is recommended that you have another Reiki treatment to help clear out those negative energies.