What is Reiki?

ENERGY WORK

There are many different modalities used in energy work. You may have heard of reflexology, acupuncture, or breath work—just to name a few.

In my practice, I offer energy work in the form of Reiki.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a technique that promotes stress reduction and relaxation—both of which support the body's natural ability to heal.

Reiki is not part of any religion and is not considered a religious practice.

From a scientific perspective, an unseen energetic life force flows through every living being (humans, horses, etc.). This energy is often referred to as a bio-field.

I encourage you to look up HeartMath Institute. HeartMath co-founder, Howard Martin, has a wonderful article titled, Discover the Ultimate Power of Your Heart.

When energy becomes stagnate, whether due to physical injury or emotional pain, it can create energetic blocks. Over time, these blocks can lead to imbalance or illness. Said another way, dis-ease brings about disease.

The role of Reiki is to gently release energetic blocks while restoring balance and supporting the body's natural healing process.

I have found that Intuitive Coaching paired with Reiki sessions provides powerful support for physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

What does Reiki feel like?

Most people experience a deep feeling of calm and peace during and after. They may be aware of my presence or may take a nap - coming in and out of awareness throughout the session.

Some people feel heat coming from my hands or a tingling sensation in parts of their body that are receiving the energy. For example, I may be at your feet and you feel heat or tingling on your knees. That means your knee is receiving the energy.

Some clients have emotions come up during a session. Some clients break out in laughter. Some snore. It is all normal.

IN-PERSON SESSION

VIRTUAL SESSION

In-Person Reiki Session

First and foremost, a Reiki session focuses on the client's well-being.

At the beginning of a session, you are able to ask questions. Then you lay down, fully clothed, on a massage table or you can sit in a chair, if you prefer.

Next, I gently place my hands, palms down, on or just above your body, starting at the head working my way down the body to the feet while moving around the table.

Sometimes I may use a singing bowl, a rattle or bell to break up stuck energy. I also use crystals from time to time.

Reiki sessions last anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes on average.

Virtual Reiki Session

I use TEAMS for virtual sessions so be sure to have a space that is quiet, private and uninterrupted.

If you have animals, you may find they like being in the room with you as most animals love energy work.

Reiki Share

This is where Reiki practitioners get together to share Reiki energy with each other. Each person takes a turn on the table. Someone may be at the head, one at the feet, knees, etc. It’s a great opportunity to receive as well as share about experiences and developments in this wonderful energy work.

If you are a Reiki practitioner and interested in learning more about a Reiki Share, please contact me.

Medical and Research Communities on Reiki as a Complimentary Therapy

Research shows Reiki is a powerful tool for well-being and a form of complementary therapy to existing traditional medical treatments.

The following research and medical facilities as well as associations offer or recommend Reiki:

Yale - Smilow Integrative Medicine Program
Harvard Medical School - Boston and Cambridge
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center
Children’s Cancer Hospital at The University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Maryland Medical Center
The Children’s Hospital – Boston
Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore
Yale - New Haven Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Mayo Clinic –Research & Clinical Trials
Cleveland Clinic
National Cancer Institute
American Lung Association
American Psychological Association

Coaching and Energy Work Disclaimer

The International Coach Federation’s definition of coaching quoted in part is as follows: “Professional Coaching is an ongoing professional relationship that helps people produce extraordinary results in their lives, careers, businesses or organizations. Through the process of coaching, clients deepen their learning, improve their performance, and enhance their quality of life. In each meeting, the client chooses the focus of conversation, while the coach listens and contributes observations and questions. This interaction creates clarity and moves the client into action. Coaching accelerates the client’s progress by providing greater focus and awareness of choice. Coaching concentrates on where clients are now and what they are willing to do to get where they want to be in the future. Coaches recognize that results are a matter of the client’s intentions, choices and actions, supported by the coach’s efforts and application of the coaching process.”

All coaching and energy work services and communication, email or otherwise, shared by Freely Authentic Coaching, or coach/intuitive Carolyn Huffman, as well as information set forth on this website (freelyauthenticcoaching.com) are meant to help you identify and support the areas in your life and in your thinking patterns that may be standing in your way. However, coaching and energy work is not professional mental health care or medical care.

By participating in Freely Authentic Coaching energy work sessions/coaching services/website/blog/email series, you acknowledge that I am not a psychologist, health care practitioner, or medical professional, and my services do not replace the care of psychologists, mental health practitioners, or medical professionals. Coaching and/or energy work is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy, medical service or advice.