Energy work, often experienced through the practice of Reiki, is a therapeutic art that supports the body’s natural capacity for healing. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese terms rei (universal) and ki (life energy), describing the vital force that animates all living things. This tradition was formalized in the early 20th century by Mikao Usui in Japan, drawing on older Buddhist and Taoist teachings about the flow of energy through the body.

During a session, the practitioner uses light touch or hovers their hands just above the body to channel this subtle energy. Many clients experience a deep state of relaxation, warmth, or tingling sensations, while studies have shown Reiki can help reduce stress, ease pain, and encourage emotional balance.

Historically, energy-based healing practices reach back thousands of years, from Chinese concepts of qi to Indian traditions of prana flowing through the chakras. Reiki carries this lineage forward, offering a gentle yet profound way to restore harmony.

At its heart, Reiki is both poetic and practical: it invites you to surrender into stillness while also engaging the body’s measurable relaxation response. The result is often a greater sense of peace, clarity, and connection to self.