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Reiki Therapy

To Heal or Not To Heal... or... Don't Ask, Don't Heal
Can you send Reiki without someone's permission?
Astral Attunements?
A discussion of why and how I use astral attunements in my Reiki system, including complete instructions for giving a Reiki attunement.
A Complete Book of Reiki Healing
A review of the book "A Complete Book of Reiki Healing" by Brigitte Muller and Horst H. Gunther. This is the Reiki book that I recommend for my students.
The Reiki Healer ~ Past Lives, Guides and Spirits
How our past lives play a role in our becoming a Reiki healer.
Reiki Hand Positions
Descriptions and graphics of the Reiki hand positions.
Living Reiki - Takata's Teachings
A review of the loving tribute by Fran Brown to her teacher and friend, Hawayo Takata.
Reiki FAQ's
Answers to all your frequently asked questions about Reiki.
Reiki - Universal Life Force Energy
A discussion for anyone who is interested in learning more about Reiki for the purposes of treatment for themselves or who wants to learn to treat others. This article will tell you what Reiki is, how it works, how to learn it, who can learn it, what it feels like, and how it can be used.
The Origins of Reiki
The first in a series of articles on Reiki, "The Origins of Reiki" will take us back to Dr. Mikao Usui and allow us to join him on his search for the healing modalities of Jesus and Buddha.
The Tree of Life and Chakras
A discussion of the use of the Tree of Life and the Chakras in relation to healing.
Visualization and Intent
A discussion of visualization and intent - two very powerful tools for enhancing your Reiki.
Reiki for Beginners
A review of the book Reiki for Beginners by David F. Vennells.
A Study of the Reiki Principles
An in-depth study of the Reiki principles.
My Thoughts on Reiki
Darlene shares her thoughts on the practice of Reiki and invites everyone to join her at her newly adopted Suite101 topic.
Reiki Accessories
An introduction to some common accessories used in traditional Reiki systems.
To Charge, or Not to Charge?
Whether we charge for our services or provide them for free, Reiki practitioners are united in the light and love of Reiki.
Breathing and Reiki
All about the art of breathing well, beneficial to mind, body, and Reiki practice!
What to Expect when Expecting (a Reiki Treatment)
The answers to a few common questions that most people new to Reiki ask prior to their first treatment.
Reiki for Pets
Reiki isn't for humans only. All life forms can benefit from its healing energy! Here I discuss giving Reiki to your pets.
How Important is Intuition in Reiki Practice?
A discussion on intuition and its employment in the practice of Reiki. Do you or do you not need a strongly developed intuition to successfully channel Reiki?
The Use of Symbols in Reiki
A brief foray into the use of traditional and non-traditional symbols in Reiki.
Your Reiki Lineage; Your Reiki Family
A foray into the concept of your Reiki lineage; and how from generation to generation, Reiki binds you into one diverse family based on the common ground of love and faith.
Welcome the Seasonal Shift into Spring
My thoughts on how to welcome the changing of the seasons, and to find comfort and hope in this time of uncertainty and fear.
Touching Yourself is A-OK
Learning to touch yourself is tough. But if you can't heal yourself, how can you heal others? This article presents an in-depth exercise for overcoming shyness about touching yourself.
Learn to Let Joy into Your Life
A simple idea for bringing more joy into your life, thereby enhancing the compassion and peacefulness that are a must to successfully giving and receiving Reiki.
Reiki III: An Introduction
The final introductory article in my series of articles in Reiki I, II, and III, this article presents information on the Master & Teaching level of Reiki practice.
Reiki for the Middle East, in a Time of Conflict
The thoughts of one Reiki Master/Teacher on sending Reiki into the Middle East, to promote peace and love and healing, in a region hurting and greatly in need.
Reiki II: An Introduction
An introduction to Reiki II, the level which allows practitioners to perform emotional healing, and heal over great distances.
Reiki I: An Introduction
An introduction to the first level of Reiki, Reiki I, where the meat of Reiki theory is taught and mastered.
Hawayo Takata, Mother of Modern Reiki
A biography of Hawayo Takata, third Grand-Master of Reiki, the woman responsible for most of Reiki's popularity around the world today.
An Introduction to Reiki
Presenting the basics of Reiki, including a brief history, the basic understandings of qi (energy) and the chakra system, the concept of "healing touch", and other miscellaneous information vital to a foundation of knowledge about Reiki.