Frequently Asked Questions
This area is dedicated to providing information on common questions regarding Reiki, energy healing, and various other healing modalities. This is also a place to debunk myths and misinformation you may have stumbled across.
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General Information
What happens if I am late or don't show up?
Upon entering into a working relationship as either a client or student I ask that you notify me of any scheduling issues as soon as possible. Because I respect your time and investment in working with me I vow to do the same. When given proper notice I am more able to work something out with you. My viewpoint on lateness and no-shows is as follows:
" 'My time is valuable, and so is yours. If you're late for your appointment, you lose that time. If you don't show you'll still be charged in full. In turn, I promise to honor our appointments and to be on time as well.' "
(courtesy of Marie Forleo)
What form(s) of payment do you accept?
All online payments are processed via Paypal. Other arrangements may be made at my discretion on an individual basis, but may incur additional fees in the processing of the payment. Payment is required in full prior the rendering of services. Pricing is discussed during your consult so any potential financial issues should be dealt with then. Some payment plan options are available.
Patient Information
What do I need to bring with me?
It is recommended that you have a form of picture id available during processing. Any additional documentation will be specifically requested in advance as needed.
What forms will I be filling out?
What paperwork will be made available to me?
All paperwork concerning your healing process & plan is made available to you at your request. Original records are kept by the healer but copies are made for you at no additional charge. Any informational documents including instructions or references for other information will be provided at the end of each visit.
Student Information
What is Reiki?
To put it simply...Reiki is an energy healing system geared towards re-balancing the personal energy field. Energy is defined here as the "basic essence of one's being" and may be physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual in nature. The personal energy field is that energy that is personally associated with you - based on how you may feel physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. Reiki re-balances by adding pure energy from the Universe (Source, All That Is, the Divine, etc.) to one's personal energy system that then re-arranges itself which leads to a mending or filling in of the energy system.
From a more academic perspective...Reiki defined from an etymological standpoint is often described as "Universal Life Energy". For the layperson though this may not elucidate much. It can be thought of as spiritual energy, the energy that is within all things animate and inanimate, the energy of being. Reiki is a practice of working with this energy, to re-balance one's personal energy system by putting pure untainted energy within the system via a Reiki practitioner. Reiki is often thought of as a mindset and can be a way of practicing living but it is by no means a religious or spiritual practice technically. Meaning, you don't have to be a certain background, ethnicity, or religious practice/faith to practice Reiki. You just need to be open to it.
What can Reiki do for me?
Probably one of the most important and pressing questions to anyone now. Reiki has been reported as having a calming and soothing affect. Clients may have an easier time sleeping or feel more energized. And while with some treatments there is a period of cleansing and adjustment that may be experienced it is merely the body balancing out the energies and "righting" itself.
Reiki can be used with anything, animate or inanimate, for healing or the manifestation of goals, and the clearing of blocks within the body's systems (mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual).
How does Reiki work?
Reiki works to balance out the body and it's systems, correcting in balances that can cause dis-ease.
Reiki will often involve multi-level balancing, this is good because many time issues have affected more than one of the bodies and will require the balancing of all of them, not just one or partial, to complete a healing.
Do I have to believe in Reiki for it to work for me?
No, however, you must be open to receiving it or it will do nothing. Often times after receiving a treatment, even those who are not energy sensitive will report feeling "better" or certain physical sensations (eg. tingling, heat, cold, "waves" of energy, a sense of calm, seeing colors, or hearing sounds).
Reiki should never be performed (ethically) without asking the person if they want to receive it.
Can Reiki hurt me?
No. Reiki is literally Universal energy and therefore works of it's own will. When you have had enough the Reiki will stop flowing to whatever area and go where it is most needed. Reiki cannot be used in any negative fashion.
What happens if I am late or don't show up?
Upon entering into a working relationship as either a client or student I ask that you notify me of any scheduling issues as soon as possible. Because I respect your time and investment in working with me I vow to do the same. When given proper notice I am more able to work something out with you. My viewpoint on lateness and no-shows is as follows:
" 'My time is valuable, and so is yours. If you're late for your appointment, you lose that time. If you don't show you'll still be charged in full. In turn, I promise to honor our appointments and to be on time as well.' "
(courtesy of Marie Forleo)
What form(s) of payment do you accept?
All online payments are processed via Paypal. Other arrangements may be made at my discretion on an individual basis, but may incur additional fees in the processing of the payment. Payment is required in full prior the rendering of services. Pricing is discussed during your consult so any potential financial issues should be dealt with then. Some payment plan options are available.
Patient Information
What do I need to bring with me?
It is recommended that you have a form of picture id available during processing. Any additional documentation will be specifically requested in advance as needed.
What forms will I be filling out?
What paperwork will be made available to me?
All paperwork concerning your healing process & plan is made available to you at your request. Original records are kept by the healer but copies are made for you at no additional charge. Any informational documents including instructions or references for other information will be provided at the end of each visit.
Student Information
What is Reiki?
To put it simply...Reiki is an energy healing system geared towards re-balancing the personal energy field. Energy is defined here as the "basic essence of one's being" and may be physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual in nature. The personal energy field is that energy that is personally associated with you - based on how you may feel physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. Reiki re-balances by adding pure energy from the Universe (Source, All That Is, the Divine, etc.) to one's personal energy system that then re-arranges itself which leads to a mending or filling in of the energy system.
From a more academic perspective...Reiki defined from an etymological standpoint is often described as "Universal Life Energy". For the layperson though this may not elucidate much. It can be thought of as spiritual energy, the energy that is within all things animate and inanimate, the energy of being. Reiki is a practice of working with this energy, to re-balance one's personal energy system by putting pure untainted energy within the system via a Reiki practitioner. Reiki is often thought of as a mindset and can be a way of practicing living but it is by no means a religious or spiritual practice technically. Meaning, you don't have to be a certain background, ethnicity, or religious practice/faith to practice Reiki. You just need to be open to it.
What can Reiki do for me?
Probably one of the most important and pressing questions to anyone now. Reiki has been reported as having a calming and soothing affect. Clients may have an easier time sleeping or feel more energized. And while with some treatments there is a period of cleansing and adjustment that may be experienced it is merely the body balancing out the energies and "righting" itself.
Reiki can be used with anything, animate or inanimate, for healing or the manifestation of goals, and the clearing of blocks within the body's systems (mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual).
How does Reiki work?
Reiki works to balance out the body and it's systems, correcting in balances that can cause dis-ease.
Reiki will often involve multi-level balancing, this is good because many time issues have affected more than one of the bodies and will require the balancing of all of them, not just one or partial, to complete a healing.
Do I have to believe in Reiki for it to work for me?
No, however, you must be open to receiving it or it will do nothing. Often times after receiving a treatment, even those who are not energy sensitive will report feeling "better" or certain physical sensations (eg. tingling, heat, cold, "waves" of energy, a sense of calm, seeing colors, or hearing sounds).
Reiki should never be performed (ethically) without asking the person if they want to receive it.
Can Reiki hurt me?
No. Reiki is literally Universal energy and therefore works of it's own will. When you have had enough the Reiki will stop flowing to whatever area and go where it is most needed. Reiki cannot be used in any negative fashion.
