Alice G: "Lorraine, thank you for the professional and knowledgeable input that you have already had over my first three sessions to address my severe migraines and back pain. Your reflexology has left me feeling deeply relaxed and better balanced and I always have a better night's sleep. My first session of Reiki with you was really interesting since I felt 'shifting' sensations and I really feel that I will benefit from future sessions with you. Thank you for your patience and healing hands."
Reiki - What Is It?
Reiki is Japanese for 'universal life force'. 'Rei' means highest spiritual consciousness and 'Ki' means life-force energy.
Ki as life-force energy is the energy that both surrounds and is within all living things. The healthier and happier a living thing is, the more life-force energy it has. In humans, the life-force energy also helps to promote physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance. Conversely, low life-force energy may indicate imbalance, sickness and stress - or make you vulnerable to getting sick and stressed. As the energy can be guided with 'the healing intention', a Reiki therapy session assists with the flow of this energy within you, therefore stimulating your own natural healing potential.
Often, conventional medicine tends to focus on diagnosing and treating your symptoms. Reiki aims to unlock your life-force to heal you from the inside and address the root cause of illness. Reiki can work hand-in-hand with conventional medicine as it may reduce side effects of any medication and support your body as it undergoes conventional medical treatment.
Reiki is a non-intrusive therapy, with very limited or no direct contact and you can remain clothed throughout the session. You will only absorb as much Reiki as is needed and your body will use this energy in whatever form is appropriate for you at the time.
Who Can It Help?
As Reiki is performed with little or no direct contact on the body, it is perfect for those who feel uncomfortable with the idea of a body massage.
It is a gentle and safe treatment that can be especially beneficial for people who are finding life tough or are going through a difficult time, as Reiki can help you to feel calm and centred.
Reiki can bring about positive changes in health by rebalancing your body and bringing it into a state of well-being. It can be applied for ailments of a physical, mental and emotional nature. As with any form of holistic therapy, the number of sessions required would depend on your body's healing response, together with how long you have been experiencing the condition.
Suitable for all - the young, the elderly, those transitioning at the end of their life, women during pregnancy and even your animal companions (see other page for details of animal/equine healing).
Emma T: "I have recently had the pleasure of meeting Lorraine and having an amazing treatment at The Healing Tree. After the initial consultation we agreed the best therapy for me would be a combination of Reiki and Reflexology. The Reiki element was absolutely amazing and I had a truly remarkable experience, very emotional but left feeling uplifted, released and clear to continue with the stresses of life, the reflexology was an added bonus . I would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning to try more of the many and varied therapies. Thank you again Lorraine"
What to Expect During a Reiki Session?
Your Reiki session can be performed with you relaxing on the Massage couch, in the Lafuma (recliner chair) or seated on a chair - whatever you feel more comfortable with.
You can remain clothed throughout whilst I gently place my hands in a series of non-intrusive positions on or near the body. There is no massage or manipulation.
Your whole body will be treated during a session of 30 or 60 minutes' duration and a treatment can feel like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person - body, mind and spirit - and can create many beneficial effects which include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being.
Each person experiences Reiki differently and you may or may not feel sensations during a Reiki treatment. Some people feel sensations of heat, tingling or a coolness in some areas, whilst others can have an emotional response which indicates energy shifts are taking place and your body is letting go of what it no longer needs in order to restore balance and harmony within.
Kirsty S: "I've had 2 sessions with Lorraine, after each my wellbeing has greatly benefited. So much so that after my first session I slept all night, for the first time 3 months. I can really recommend The Healing Tree, it's helped me so much after only 2 sessions, I'm looking forward to continuing my wellbeing journey with Lorraine."
