The Usui
System of Reiki Healing is an ancient healing art that was discovered
in the early 1900s by Dr. Mikao Usui. The Japanese kanji characters on
the left represent the words "Rei"
and "ki"
and can
be translated most easily to "Universal Life Energy". This energy is
all around us and is a part of all things. The Usui System of Reiki
(pronounced ray-key) Healing allows us to act as a channel for this
simple, yet powerful and life-sustaining energy.
Through this
hands-on process, Reiki brings about a state of balance as it restores
our health and physical harmony, soothes emotional stress, quiets the
mind, and reconnects us to our spirit. When we are given an opportunity
to relax and energize, our innate healing abilities are awakened and we
can experience a deeper connection to ourselves and others. You may
experience a Reiki treatment by itself or as part of your massage
session.
Reiki can be
learned by anyone and is not just for massage therapists; in fact, most
students of Reiki are not healing arts practitioners at all. First
degree Reiki training includes four initiation ceremonies that connect
you to this wonderful and mysterious life energy. More information
about classes can be found at the 'Reiki Classes' link to the left.
Steve has been
practicing the traditional Usui Shiki Ryoho system of Reiki for 25
years and is a member of the Reiki Alliance.