Reiki is a Japanese healing technique whereby the therapist channels universal life force energy into the patient to activate the natural healing processes by restoring physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. In the beginning we will start with a conversation to set the intention of the session. The client will then relax on the Reiki table, fully clothed, with a warm blanket and an eye pillow (both optional). I will start by smudging and clearing the energy, burning sage, palo santo. The next part of the session entails me intuitively scanning the body and then channeling healing energy into the client by hovering my hands over various parts of the body or with light touch from the crown chakra to the root chakra.  During this time, I encourage the client to go into a deep state of relaxation, although it is not necessary in order for the Reiki to work. I typically end the session with a light sound healing using Himalayan singing bowls and chimes to gently start bringing the client’s awareness back into the physical realm. Afterwards, we will have a discussion of anything that might have come up during the session or any intuitive messages that might have been received. During the session, clients often describe feeling a deep sense of relaxation, similar to meditation. It is not uncommon for clients to fall asleep or to have lucid sleep.