Reiki Treatments
August 2, 2025 by Lisa Guyman
Filed under Reiki & Meditation Classes
Reiki is a form of energywork that was discovered in Japan by Dr. Mikao Usui. Reiki is transmitted through light touch or remotely and is deeply relaxing. Many of my clients report that Reiki is even more relaxing and centering than massage. I view Reiki almost as a “meditation through touch.”
What might you experience in a Reiki treatment?
- A feeling of inner quietude, peace, and relaxation
- A feeling of lightness or heaviness as you relax deeply
- Sensations of heat, coolness, or tingling as energy moves and balances
- you may see colors, have imagery, receive insights
- Emotions may come to the surface, allowing you to cry if you need to
- A release of stress and anxiety
- Lessening of symptoms of stress, pain, etc.
- An increase of sensation as increased energy flows to an area.
- A sense of overall well-being
What does a typical in-person Reiki treatment look like?
An in-person Reiki treatment is usually done while you relax fully clothed on a massage table for 45-60 minutes. Often, you first relax while lying on your back. And then you’ll turn over and relax lying face down. And finally, turn over as the treatment is completed.
If you have a specific issue or area of concern, you may want to share that with your practitioner beforehand. Some Reiki Masters work with an ‘energetic ic release process,’ like the one I teach in my Reiki Master class.
What does a remote Reiki treatment look like?
Remote Reiki is done long distance. Depending on your practitioner, it might be done on Zoom, via a phone call, or just scheduled at an appointed time.
How can I schedule a Reiki Treatment with you?
I offer remote Reiki Treatments (on Zoom) and in-person Reiki Treatments at my Denver office. Learn more and Book a Reiki Treatment with me here. Also, if you’re a Reiki practitioner, I offer Reiki Re-Attunements, too!
What are the benefits of Reiki?
Reiki is deeply restorative and empowering. It reduces stress and facilitates healing and personal growth. It has a healing effect – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually and is very centering.
Should I choose to use Reiki instead of consulting my medical Doctor?
No, Reiki is not a substitute for medical help. You should always seek medical advice first from a Doctor. Reiki can be used in conjunction with Western/allopathic medicine.
Can Reiki help to facilitate emotional healing?
Nearly all of us have emotional healing that could take place that would better enrich our lives and make us feel more in touch and connected. Reiki helps us heal and release hidden issues. We may become emotional during or after a Reiki Treatment or Attunement. Sometimes, generalized emotions will rise to the surface without an attachment to a specific memory.
It is my personal belief that we don’t need to continue to play movies of our past traumas or pains. We can always find more pain, and I believe we activate and enliven pain by analyzing it too much. Science has shown that the brain doesn’t know the difference between something that is happening now and something that is being re-lived. So, if we watch re-runs of difficult events in our lives, we can be doing a disservice to our minds and bodies. But if emotions naturally come to the surface, then emotional cleansing and clearing can often take place.
Does Reiki take the place of counseling?
No, Reiki is not a replacement for working with a trained therapist. Reiki is not a talk therapy, and practitioners are not qualified to counsel their clients.
What should I expect from my Reiki Practitioner?
First of all, it’s important that you feel comfortable with your Reiki Practitioner. Know that your Reiki practitioner should never do hands-on work over your breast area if you are a woman or over the groin area for either sex. Also, if you prefer, the rest of your treatment can be hands-off.
For the Code of Ethics for Reiki practitioners as initiated by the International Association of Reiki Professionals, visit http://iarp.org
What might I notice after Reiki Treatment?
Allow yourself some extra time after your Reiki treatment before you get back into your day. Some people like to take some time to relax at a park, sit and journal, or take a walk after a treatment.
Many people notice that Reiki continues to affect them in the days that follow. You may notice that you are thirstier, need more sleep, are emotional, or need more quiet time. You may also notice increased energy and enthusiasm, and you may just feel great.
Ultimately, everyone’s experience is different, so it’s best to release any expectations of what the session might feel like, enjoy the new experience, and allow it to be what it is.
How can I schedule a Reiki Treatment with you?
