What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced Ray’-Kee) is a worldwide light-touch healing and spiritual development system, which facilitates a return to balanced functioning on physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social levels. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) classifies Reiki as a form of energy medicine, and specifically a biofield therapy. Literally, “Reiki” means “universal life force energy”, and is whole, non-dual, and flows through all living things (as taught by the Masters before me). By tapping into the body’s innate ability and desire to heal, benefits of Reiki include:
- Decreased pain, anxiety, depression, stress, emotional block, confusion.
- Increased relaxation, rejuvenation, resilience, immune function, healing rate, release, clarity, self-esteem, creativity, willpower.
For further information, please visit the Canadian Reiki Association (CRA) and the NCCAM websites, and enjoy further reading with the references below.
Reiki Services
Reiki sessions and training opportunities are offered through The Village Healing Centre (240 Roncesvalles) in Toronto.
Sessions: $100 / 90 min; $200 / 3 sessions of 60-90 min. each; $200 / 1 Palmistry & 2 Reiki sessions (combo).Training: Level 1 & 2 = $250 per Level (7 hrs each + 1 hr homework); Level 3 / Masters Training = $350 (11 hrs + 1 hr homework); Contact Melanie for training dates.Reiki Shares: Reiki Shares are opportunities for Reiki practitioners to come together to practice on one-another. Opportunities can also be arranged for individuals unable to afford a Reiki Session to drop in for a sliding scale treatment with a student. Shares are offered every month at the Village Healing Centre – contact Melanie if you would be interested in receiving sliding scale Reiki services while supporting pracitioners in their Reiki learning during one of these Reiki Shares! You can also visit the Village Healing Centre’s Calendar of Events for dates and times!
**ACCESSIBILITY NOTE** Individuals unable to travel due to illness, hospitalization, or mobility issue are encouraged to connect as an alternative location can be arranged.
New! Reiki for Children and Youth!
References & Resources
- Barnes PM, Bloom B, Nahin R. Complementary and alternative medicine use among adults and children: United States, 2007. CDC National Health Statistics Report #12. 2008.
- DiNucci EM. Energy healing: a complementary treatment for orthopaedic and other conditions. Orthopaedic Nursing. 2005;24(4):259–269.
- Engebretson J, Wardell DW. Experience of a Reiki session. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2002;8(2):48–53.
- LaTorre MA. The use of Reiki in psychotherapy. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care. 2005;41(4):184–187.
- Miles P. Reiki for mind, body, and spirit support of cancer patients. Advances in Mind-Body Medicine. 2007;22(2):20–26.
- Miles P, True G. Reiki—review of a biofield therapy history, theory, practice, and research. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2003;9(2):62–72.
- Nield-Anderson L, Ameling A. Reiki: a complementary therapy for nursing practice. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. 2001;39(4):42–49.
- Reiki. Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed on February 25, 2008.
