Golden Reiki Denver

The term “Reiki” refers both to the energetic healing system created by Mikao Usui in the early 1900s, and the energy itself, which is channeled in Usui’s system.

Reiki is universal life force energy, which many masters and practitioners believe has been used by many cultures for energy healing throughout history.

In the scientific community, Reiki is known as a form of “biofield therapy,” which may be a more useful term if you’re interested in delving into the latest scientific research (see my list of resources here).

Nope! You don’t need to believe in Reiki in order for it to work, but you do need to be open to it and allow it. Reiki practitioners require your consent to send Reiki energy, and the Reiki may not flow to you if it perceives that you are closed off to it.

I recommend wearing comfortable clothes for your session. If there’s an intention you’d like to set for the session, take a little time to sit with that intention before the session. You are welcome to share it with me if you like, but you can also keep it to yourself if you prefer.

During any Reiki session, I will first take the time to welcome you into the space, answer any questions you may have, get an idea of what you’d like to focus on (if anything particular), and receive your payment (unless you paid during booking).

If it’s your first session with me, I’ll also have you fill out an intake form asking about any specific preferences (regarding physical touch, music, or communication during the session) and sign a waiver (saying that you understand Reiki is not a substitute for medical care).

After this initial welcome, we’ll begin the session. Common sensations people feel during a Reiki session include warmth, tingling, pulsing, gentle buzzing, or feelings of deep calm, peace, or relaxation.

Once the session is complete, we’ll take five or ten minutes to debrief and I’ll share what I noticed and experienced throughout the session. I’ll invite you to share as well, but please know that you don’t have to share anything if you don’t want to – only as much as you feel comfortable with.

Following your Reiki session, you may continue to feel the effects of the Reiki for a day or two. Sometimes, this can feel peaceful and serene. Sometimes, it can feel like a hangover.

Much like receiving a massage, toxins, emotions, and energies stored in our bodies get released and moved during a session, and there may be some initial discomfort as you move through them. If you have any concerns following a session, please feel free to reach out!

Reiki energy is not bound by space and time, and exists everywhere. It does not require the sender and receiver to be in close proximity. During a distance session, Reiki is sent to you the same way it is sent during an in-person session – through the intention of the practitioner.

No, Reiki is not medical treatment and should never replace medical treatment. In cases where you need medical treatment, Reiki may be used alongside it as complementary care.