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What is Reiki? What does Reiki feel like? Is Reiki safe? Will insurance companies cover Reiki? |
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Reiki is a form of vibrational energy healing developed in early twentieth century Japan. It is perhaps the gentlest and most practical healing therapy in the world, and is ideal for infants and children. Reiki involves the light laying on of hands and is non intrusive, non invasive and deeply relaxing. It restores balance to the body, mind and spirit and brings rapid stress reduction and relief from pain and anxiety. The National Institute of Health (NIH) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) classifies Reiki as a form of energy medicine. The experience of Reiki is subjective and varies from person to person. Your child will recline or sit comfortably in your lap, fully clothed. Our trained Reiki practioner will lightly place her hands on several points on your childs head and body. In some instances, as when there are injuries or wounds, hands can be placed off the body above the injured area. Most Reiki recipients quickly notice a gentle shift towards relaxation. Some recipients report a warm tingling in the area where hands are placed, some feel a gentle pulsation, whereas others may not notice any particular feeling at all other than a sense of well being. It is recommended that to achieve the best outcome, patients should receive several (usually 4) Reiki sessions in a short time period. Reiki sessions in children usually last 5 to 10 minutes. There is no time when Reiki is dangerous. It combines well with other interventions such as medications, surgery, acupuncture and psychotherapy. By enhancing well being and helping the system regain balance, Reiki may even strengthen the benefits received from these other interventions. Will insurance companies cover Reiki? There is no insurance company that covers Reiki and because of this Reiki will be offered on a sliding scale similar to our Shonishin sliding scale. | |