Kelly Sokugawa, CRA-RP
Reiki Master/Teacher and Intuitive
Licensed and Registered
Days/Evenings/Saturdays
Member of the Canadian Reiki Association​
What is REIKI?
The Japanese Kanji characters that represent the word Reiki can be translated to mean:
Rei = Universal
Ki = Life Force Energy
An ancient Japanese technique, Reiki (ray-key) is a non-invasive, energy based approach to relaxation and healing. Non-spiritualists place it somewhere within the Quantum Physics realm. Subtle yet powerful, it is designed to stimulate the body's natural ability to heal itself on all levels - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Using a variety of different hand positions, on or just above the body, Reiki Practitioners work to increase energy levels within the body, thus restoring balance, health and well-being. In addition to its calming effects, Reiki also helps in reducing the symptoms of anxiety, digestive disorders, insomnia and chronic stress.
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Reiki is not intended for use in diagnosing, healing or preventing disease. It is not an alternative to todays Western medical and psychological services, but rather an adjunctive therapy that can help support healing and increase a feeling of wellbeing.
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While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not affiliated with any religion or religious practice.
How Can Reiki Help Me?
Reiki is effective for any age and any stage of a persons life.
RESEARCH INDICATES AND RECIPIENTS REPORT THAT REIKI CAN:
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Help to address symptoms pertaining to stress and burn out.
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Elevate mood
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Help with anxiety and symptoms of depression.
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Improve biological processes such as circulation, heart rate, blood pressure and cognitive functioning.
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Induce deep states of relaxation which in turn can improve immune function, digestion and emotional health.
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Complement and support conventional medicine.
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Support the body's natural healing ability and processes
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Create uplifting positive feelings and thoughts.
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Reiki helps a body through balancing its energy flow as well as those energies that are picked up from others throughout the day. Like a filter passed through a muddy stream, each session brings more and more clarity and balance. This helps to smooth out our stress responses, lesson pain and brings about a feeling of profound relaxation.
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Reiki is safe in any amount, but just like physiotherapy or massage therapy, it needs to be done in a consistent manner in order to see the full benefits of the modality. Wellness strategies are relative to the concern, so it follows that the more complex the issue, the greater the number of sessions needed. For example, in order to have a psychological, habit-breaking session, clients must have had a minimum 3 sessions before hand to prepare their energetic body for the intention. Although you could stop after the 3rd session, you would only receive half the benefits of the Psychological session. A full program is 5 sessions, with the habit-breaking portion right in the middle for good reason. These can become very intense experiences for some, and the additional 2 follow-up sessions allow me to support the client as their body integrates the energetic change and expansion.
Mikao Usui
Father of Reiki
Reiki's 5 Precepts - GOKAI
Spoken in Japanese