Reiki, meaning "universal life energy," is a Japanese energy healing technique that has been practiced around the world for centuries. It was first brought into the United States in 1938. Ki (also known as chi, prana, or biofield energy) is the vital life force energy that animates and nourishes our bodies. In the practice of Reiki, Ki is guided by spiritual consciousness (Rei), through the hands of the Reiki practitioner who channels the energy to the client.

Reiki is a high vibrational energy that heals the body, mind, and spirit by making adjustments to the energetic body (the chakras and energy pathways), the physical body, the mind, and the spiritual body. By releasing energy blocks and increasing the flow of healthy Ki throughout the body and its organs and structures, natural healing can begin to take place. The body knows how to heal — it just needs healthy energy to be able to do it!

In a healthy person, Ki is free flowing and balanced throughout the body and in the biofield (the electromagnetic field, scientifically proven to surround all living beings). When the body’s energy field becomes disrupted or blocked, it causes diminished functioning in the mind and/or physical body, eventually resulting in mental or physical illness. This can manifest as loss in organ function, increasing pain, and possibly even disease.

Reiki, as a consciously guided healing energy, works to remove these blockages and replaces them with healthy Ki, so that the mind, body, and spirit can effectively heal. Not only does Reiki heal the physical body and energy field, it also heals spiritual and mental blocks that are preventing us from living our healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.

Reiki energy is channeled to the client through the hands of a trained Reiki practitioner. Because the energy is guided by a higher consciousness, it can never cause harm and always knows exactly what each person needs. Additionally, the Holy Fire® Reiki energy is a step up from regular Reiki, as it vibrates at a higher frequency and has unlimited potential to heal and to help you develop in your spiritual journey. I also use Violet Flame Reiki in my practice, which brings in frequencies of healing for the Aquarian Age.

For more information on Reiki, see the question, “What types of Reiki do you use?”

Reiki cleanses and heals the energy body or auric field (known in science as the electromagnetic field or biofield) to release energetic blocks. When energy begins to flow properly, you may feel a sense of peace and relaxation as the body's natural healing processes are restored. Over time, you may begin to experience increasing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

When you receive the Reiki energy, you may experience warmth, coldness, tingling, or a sense of “movement” in the body. Clients often report feeling like they are levitating off the table! Many others have profound inner experiences as well. The potential for an inner experience will be increased if you opt for a Healing Experience as part of your Reiki session. I highly recommend these for experienced clients!

Many clients receive immediate, positive responses to treatment, but you may continue to integrate the energy into the body for several days after the session. Be sure to drink plenty of water following your appointment to aid in integration.

Reiki is always beneficial and helps improve the effectiveness of all other types of therapy, including medical and psychological treatment. It works on all aspects of the human being - the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies.

Reiki is very calming and helps reduce stress, which in turn allows the body to more completely heal itself.

Reiki is also effective in helping:

• Physical ailments

• Infections

• Disease

• Cancer

• Chronic pain

• Cuts, bruises, broken bones, etc.

• Headaches, colds, flu, etc.

• Arthritis

• Poor memory

• Low self-confidence

• Emotional trauma

• Toxic behavior

• Bad habits

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Negative thought patterns & beliefs

• Lacking direction/purpose in life

• The shadow (Hidden aspects of our personality)

• Fatigue

• Insomnia

• And anything else you can think of!

Reiki is being offered as part of regular patient care in over 800 hospitals around the world, including in operating rooms and intensive care units (See here). According to infusion center patients in a small study conducted in 2019, “pain dropped by about a third, and stress and anxiety dropped by about two-thirds after just one session (See article here).”

According to another study conducted in 2020-2021, “1,837 distant [Reiki] sessions were delivered to 164 people, and 208 surveys were filled out [regarding their results]. Participants reported that stress, pain, and depression were the top issues, and on a five-point scale, 91% rated the distant sessions as helpful” (See Id.).

A Hartford, Connecticut hospital study completed in 2000 indicated that Reiki improved patient sleep by 86%, reduced pain by 78%, reduced nausea by 80%, and reduced anxiety during pregnancy by a whopping 94% (See article here.)!

For a more in-depth understanding of the scientific evidence for Reiki, check out this video from The Reiki Guild.

In summary, YES—Reiki compliments all traditional modes of medical care and has been shown to help people with pain, sleep, nausea, and anxiety.

When we cultivate positive, optimistic thoughts, the flow of Ki (our life force energy) increases, creating a sense of well-being and vitality. In contrast, negative thoughts disrupt this energetic flow, leading to diminished Ki and a corresponding drop in how we feel. When these negative thoughts become ingrained in the subconscious as limiting beliefs or behavioral patterns, they can cause ongoing disturbances in our energy system. Over time, this stagnant or blocked energy may anchor itself in the body, affecting organs and cells, and can eventually manifest as physical illness.

Reiki works with our negative thoughts, feelings, and beliefs to replace them with healthy ones, which in turn, releases the negative energy from our bodies. Once the energy is released, our illness, both mental and physical, begins to heal.

Reiki influences the aura (what’s known as the biofield in science) by cleansing, balancing, and strengthening the energy that surrounds and flows through the body. The aura is made up of multiple layers—each one linked to different aspects of our consciousness and well-being, including our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual selves. The health of the aura is directly influenced by the energy we produce through our thoughts, emotions, and physical well-being. Its color, clarity, and brightness, reflect our overall energetic state. The aura can either be seen or felt by the Reiki practitioner, telling them the health of your energy field and where it needs cleansing or strengthening.

When stress, trauma, or persistent negative thought patterns disrupt the flow of energy, blockages or imbalances can appear in the aura. These disturbances may manifest as fatigue, emotional distress, or even physical illness over time. Reiki works by channeling high-vibrational life force energy into the auric field, helping to clear stagnant or blocked areas, restore energetic flow, and raise the overall frequency of the energy body.

As the aura is cleansed and fortified, the body becomes better equipped to resist illness and helps block the negative energy we unknowingly absorb from others.

Regular Reiki sessions can promote long-term energetic resilience, emotional clarity, and spiritual alignment.

The chakras are the seven primary energy centers of the body, running along the spine from the base of the sacrum to the crown of the skull. These centers are responsible for taking in the universal life force energy that is always present around us, and transforming it into the specific frequencies that our energy system needs to maintain health and balance.

Negative thoughts and emotions can become trapped in the chakras, causing blockages or restrictions in the flow of energy. This results in a reduced flow of energy to specific areas of the body, which can negatively impact both physical health and overall vitality. Addressing and balancing the chakras is an essential part of the Reiki healing process, helping to restore energy flow and support overall well-being.

I suggest that each new client chooses to receive an Aura & Chakra Cleanse/Rebalance Session for their first appointment. This initial session helps to clear any blockages and reset the energy system, creating a balanced foundation for future healing sessions and energy work. It ensures that the energy field is clear, allowing for more effective and harmonious treatments moving forward.

After booking your appointment, please complete the Client Intake Form available here. For detailed information on how to energetically prepare for your appointment, see Prepping For Your Reiki Session.

Upon arrival, we will spend 10-15 minutes discussing your history, past experiences with healing, and any specific concerns you’d like to address.

Unless you have physical limitations, you’ll lie flat on your back on the massage table, fully clothed but without shoes. For sanitary reasons, I require all Reiki clients to bring a fresh, clean pair of socks to change into at their appointment. This helps keep both of us comfortable during the session.

You’ll have the option of a top sheet or blanket for comfort, as well as an eye mask (feel free to bring your own, if preferred). You will remain on the table throughout the session.

During an Aura & Chakra Cleanse/Rebalance Session, I focus on the chakras and auric field. This usually starts with a chakra scan, as the goal of the initial session is to establish a clean, balanced energy foundation for future treatments. I will use various hand positions—either lightly touching or hovering above the body—to channel the Reiki energy. Occasionally, I may incorporate crystals, tuning forks, or other tools to enhance the healing process.

After the session, we will spend about 10 minutes reviewing the experience and discussing any further treatment options.

Once the initial Chakra & Aura Cleanse/Rebalance Session is done at your first appointment, each future appointment will look generally the same. We will begin by discussing any changes that may have occurred since your last appointment, including any new areas of concern. 

The session starts with a short breathing exercise or meditation to help calm the body and mind, so you are more susceptible to receiving the Reiki energy. I will typically do a full-body energy scan to identify any areas of importance. Then, using various hand positions, I work my way around the body and energy field, giving each area the healing Reiki energy. I will focus on any special areas of concern in addition to the ones I identified during the initial body scan.

I may finish the energy healing session with a variety of methods based on my intuition. These may include aura cleansing, chakra alignment, or a sound bath. After your session, we will take 5-10 minutes to discuss and record our individual experiences.

You can enjoy all the benefits of a complete Reiki session from the comfort of your own home. The standard format for a session is the same. However, instead of being physically in the room together, you will lay down in a comfortable spot in your own home (or wherever you choose) during the allotted time. Please make sure you will be in a safe space in which no interruptions will occur. You have the choice of having your camera on or off for the healing portion of the session.

I suggest sitting or laying in a quiet, secluded space and wearing comfortable clothing. Make sure that you will not be disturbed during the duration of your appointment. You may also play soft music and/or light a candle to enhance the experience.

If you're not able to keep your scheduled appointment time, you will still receive the Reiki energy. Reiki is intelligent and knows if and when you are energetically able to receive it. The energy will come to you at a later day or time when you are capable of receiving it.

And as always, please drink plenty of water in the days following your appointment to aid in integration of the healing energy.

If opting for a Healing Experience during your remote session, I also offer digital recordings of the guided meditation with music. Otherwise, you can choose to play your own music during your session.

A Healing Experience is an optional service that can be incorporated into your regular Reiki session for more focused and specific healing.

Themes covered include promoting world peace, releasing early life trauma, upgrading your spiritual path, energizing your system, empowering your goals, releasing limiting beliefs, and more. It can be tailored to your specific needs—just let me know what you’re looking for!

Your session will begin with a brief guided meditation to help connect you with Higher Consciousness and lead you toward the inner experience that is right for you. During this time, I will also be providing Reiki healing in the traditional manner to support and enhance the healing process.

These experiences are deeply healing and can upgrade the entire session significantly, at no additional cost. I highly recommend trying it out.

For more information on the specific options available, please visit the Healing Experiences page.

Reiki energy removes the energetic blockages and false beliefs that hinder healing, therefore allowing the body to heal itself. Naturally, the healing process takes time before it is complete. However, every person and body is different in how they respond to the energy, so I suggest being open to the experience and whatever results you may receive.

Outcomes from a Reiki session are often subtle, showing themselves gradually over time. Although it can be quite dramatic, especially for those with chronic pain, healing is a process that takes time — it’s not usually an instantaneous fix. However, most clients notice positive changes in their overall well-being in the days and weeks following their visit. As a healer, though, my philosophy is to always expect a miracle!

Over the days and weeks following your session, notice how you feel. Clients often state feelings of peace, reduced anxiety, and increased motivation to do the things they’ve been putting off or have been too scared to do in the past.

The more Reiki sessions you have, the more benefit you will receive. As you can imagine, our energy field is constantly bombarded with outside influences and life situations that are less than ideal. Having regular sessions will ensure that your energy field stays strong and clear.

I am currently trained and certified at the master level in both Holy Fire III Reiki and Violet Flame Reiki. An explanation of both types of Reiki is below.

The basis for all my Reiki work is the Holy Fire Reiki — this is where I first learned how to work with and channel Reiki energy. The Holy Fire III energy is the highest level obtainable in the Usui system of Reiki. You will see it designated both with and without the “III” on my website. Only those who are familiar with the Usui Reiki system will truly understand this designation. In essence, if you see a Holy Fire I or II Reiki practitioner/master, they are energetically at a lower level than a Holy Fire III practitioner/master.

All practitioners and masters of Reiki are “attuned” to the energy. That is, one’s own energy must be upgraded and acclimated to the power of the Reiki energy in order to work with it. This was an intense, and highly spiritual experience for me, and it’s unique to each person who experiences it.

The Holy Fire energy (which came to us through Jesus and the Holy Spirit) is a high-vibrational, loving energy that works with us at our deepest levels to reverse limiting beliefs and culturally-learned behaviors, enhance self-love, and heal religious trauma.

As a Holy Fire III Reiki Master, I not only went through an energetic upgrade and cleansing through the certification process, I also channel this same energy to allow my clients to experience the same level of healing during their sessions.

In February 2026, I upgraded my Reiki practice to include Violet Flame Reiki. I am now a Violet Flame Reiki Master, which was achieved through 4 energetic attunements. Now, in addition to the Holy Fire energy, I also work with the Violet Flame energy, which comes to us through the ascended masters St. Germaine and Quan Yin.

The Violet Flame energy focuses on purifying and cleansing the body and the aura to burn away anything that is not in alignment with our true, perfect selves. The Violet Flame releases physical pain, cleanses the blood, heals birth and death trauma, and brings us love and compassion for ourselves and others.

There are many, many types of Reiki systems available to us, and I believe that any and all of them can help us in some way.