Japanese in origin reiki is a gentle yet powerful form of healing that uses spiritually guided life force energy.   The word Reiki comes from Japanese word "Rei" meaning Universal Life and "Ki" meaning energy.   Reiki has no ties to any religion or religious belief.  

Reiki practitioners understand that everyone has the ability to connect with their own healing energy and use it to strengthen themselves.   It is believed that a person's energy should be free and flowing and when block are present they can lead to symptoms of physical and emotional imbalance.

A Reiki session is a good way to ease stress and tension and help support the body to facilitate healing on many levels.   A session is pleasant and relaxing and can be used for overall health and wellness benefits, not just specific illness.   Reiki is not like massage in that there is no tissue manipulation but can be paired with massage for great benefit.

Reiki is believed to date back thousands of years to ancient Tibet, but the most known form of Reiki was rediscovered by a Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese educator, who did extensive studies over a 21 year period.  

What is Reiki used for?

For many Reiki is an excellent tool to reduce stress and promote relaxation, and can be used for wellness not just to assist with healing.   Reiki is not a cure for disease or illness but can be a wonderful compliment to traditional medicine and is used in many hospitals.   Reiki practitioners understand that illness occurs on the mental and emotional level as well as physical; the sessions may have a positive effect on those aspects, helping the person to achieve a better overall quality of life.   To find out if you might benefit from a Reiki session call Florida Relaxing Massage to discuss details.