Prepping for Your Reiki Session

If you want to make the best of your Reiki session, follow the guidance below to enhance your healing to the fullest.

Consider what you’d like to focus on during your session. This could include physical issues, health concerns, mental stress, exhaustion, unresolved emotions, negative thought patterns, or habits you'd like to change. We can even focus on manifesting, goals, and setting intentions.

Physical Preparation

Please avoid (cut out or reduce) the following at least 12-48 hours before, and after, your session for maximum benefit:

  • Alcohol;

  • Recreational drugs;

  • Nicotine;

  • Caffeine;

  • Red meat;

  • Heavily processed foods; and

  • High levels of sugar (especially High Fructose Corn Syrup).

I also suggest that you increase your water intake. Not only will this help during your session, but staying hydrated also helps integrate the energy in the days following your appointment.

If the above sounds like too much for you, just pick one or two to try. Any little bit helps, but it’s all optional!

Mental Preparation

On the day of your session, I suggest focusing on being mindful and avoiding lower vibrational emotions such as fear, anger, worry, and stress. Go for a walk or spend some time in nature, even if you only have a few minutes to spare.

You can also try creating sacred space within and around you by focusing on feelings of peace and love. Imagine a ball of white light surrounding you. Intend that this ball of light will keep everything positive and high vibrational inside of it, while repelling low vibrational energies.

Don’t know what a Reiki session is like? Keep reading to find out more.

What to Expect

Understanding what happens during a Reiki session can help you fully receive and benefit from the healing energies. Below, I’ll walk you through what to expect during your first session.

Before

If you're new to my practice, please be sure to complete the Intake Form before your session. This helps me understand your needs and ensures your experience is aligned with your goals.

When you arrive at my office, we’ll take a few moments to discuss your intentions for the session, review any relevant medical history or preferences, and address any questions you might have. Once you feel fully comfortable, we’ll begin your healing session.

During

Unless you have significant mobility challenges, all Reiki healing sessions are done fully clothed while lying comfortably on a massage table. Your comfort is essential for receiving the healing energy, so I’ll make sure you’re fully supported before we begin. Clean sheets, blankets, bolsters, and eye masks are provided and refreshed between each client for your peace of mind. You're also welcome to bring your own eye mask if you prefer.

In a new client session, you will begin face-down as I work on the back of the body. This is the only time a client is face-down on the table. For all future sessions, clients remain on their backs for the entire session unless there is a health issue that prevents this. 

Each session begins with a brief guided breathing exercise to help you relax and quiet the mind. I then perform an energy scan using my hands and various energy tools to assess your aura and chakra system. Based on what I find, I’ll focus on sending healing energy to each chakra, moving around and along the body as needed.

About halfway through, I’ll gently let you know when it’s time to turn over onto your back, and I’ll continue the healing process on the front of the body, just as I did on the back. To close the session, I may incorporate additional energy tools such as chimes, tuning forks, feathers, or other vibrational aids to help clear and harmonize your energy.

After

At the end of your session, I’ll invite you to rest for a few minutes and gently return to your body. Once you're fully present, I’ll have a bottle of water ready, and we’ll take a few moments to chat about the session, share any insights, and discuss next steps or future appointments.

Your comfort is my top priority throughout the entire experience. If you have any questions or concerns before or after booking, feel free to check out the FAQ or reach out to me directly.