Reiki FAQ

What should I wear during a Reiki treatment?

Clients should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to ensure they feel relaxed and at ease during the session. Reiki does not require any removal of clothing, so choose something that allows you to remain comfortable while seated or lying down. 

When should I expect to feel the benefits of Reiki?

The most common benefit reported from clients is an almost immediate sense of stress relief and deep relaxation. However, Reiki's impact accumulates over time, with individuals often experiencing progressively deeper effects with continued sessions. The results of a Reiki session can manifest immediately afterward or be noticed some time after the treatment ends. It's important to note that everyone's response is unique, and while we often seek tangible proof of mental or physical changes, much of our healing occurs at the subconscious level.

Keep an open mind to the effects of your Reiki session, recognizing that your body and mind are harmonizing with the energy flow of Reiki whether you feel it in your body or not. The benefits of Reiki are subjective, variable, and sometimes subtly transformative!

What should I expect out of my In-Person Reiki Session?

Consultation Email

Bella will send a pre-session email that provides information to the client around what to expect during the treatment. 

During the session 

During in-person sessions, Bella's soothing energy creates a relaxing atmosphere. The practitioner will set a positive intention for healing, allowing Reiki to work for the highest good of the client. Healing reiki music is played and sound healing modalities are used throughout the session to ground and release energy blockages. The client will be comfortably seated or lying down, fully clothed. The practitioner will gently place their hands on or near the body, allowing the flow of healing energy to promote balance and relaxation. Experience ultimate comfort on a cushioned, lightly draped massage table with organic, non-toxic linens. The table has adjustable recline options to suit your needs. During the session, you may feel the following:

• Feel the warmth from the practitioner's hands.

• Experience deep relaxation and refreshment.

• Alleviate feelings of depression, anxiety, and physical pain.

• Encounter subtle sensations like heat, coolness, pulsations, tingling or cascading waves.

• Find the experience comforting and peaceful, with some clients falling asleep.

These sensations vary and are individual to the client, and your experience may evolve over time with more sessions.

What to do during the session

Relax to soothing music that the practitioner plays or ask for silence. Bella will guide you through some deep breathing at the beginning to promote deep relaxation. Please communicate preferences or needs to the practitioner, such as avoiding certain areas. Feel free to ask the practitioner to show you hand placements if desired. This is a healing session, so talking is encouraged if the client needs to while processing emotions or sensations in the body. The practitioner will also talk to the client during the session as they receive messages or information that aid in the healing journey.

After the session

After an in-person session, Bella will debrief with the client, discussing messages received during the treatment and your sensations. Exercises to open chakras and continue self-healing in between sessions may be suggested.

What should I expect out of my Distance Reiki Session?

The distance session is just as effective as in-person Reiki, with the client receiving full benefits even without physical touch.

Consultation Phone Call (Virtual Sessions Only)

For virtual Reiki sessions, a pre-session consultation phone call will be scheduled. This allows Bella to discuss your specific goals, concerns, and any questions you may have. This personalized approach ensures that the virtual session is tailored to your unique needs so that it is an effective healing experience.

Reiki location

Reiki transcends distance and can be conducted from anywhere in the world. Certified Reiki practitioners connect to the energy source and can share it effectively regardless of location. Having a photo of the client helps create an energetic bridge.

Preparing for your distance session

It is recommended that you choose a quiet space to relax during the scheduled time. The practitioner will connect energetically, and the healing energy will be directed to you. The effectiveness of distance Reiki is not hindered by physical proximity.

Acknowledging that a crucial aspect of the Reiki healing journey involves disconnecting from the routine of daily life, it is recommended that clients allocate a peaceful moment during distance sessions, minimizing disruptions within their surroundings as much as possible. Although external distractions won't disrupt the healing process, the complete and profound relaxation is most tangible when fully immersed in the Reiki experience.

Establishing a serene environment and creating a quiet space during distance sessions not only amplifies the sense of relaxation but also nurtures a heightened state of awareness and meditation. Clients might experience moments of clarity and deep insights into their lives, relationships, and blockages. It is amidst this peaceful environment that the magic of energy healing begins to unfold and profound healing takes place. 

During the session 

Sessions often start with a quick conversation over the phone or video call to discuss issues or focus areas. During the session, the practitioner sets a positive intention for healing, allowing Reiki to work for the highest good of the client. The client can be situated on a couch, bed, or chair - wherever is most comfortable for them. During the session, you may find yourself in a meditative, relaxed state. Once the distant Reiki session starts, you may start feeling different sensations. Warmth, tingling, and pulsing sensations are common, as is falling asleep, but most clients report sensing a deepened state of relaxation.

Post-Reiki Evaluation Phone Call

After the session, Bella will follow-up with a phone call to discuss your experience, address any insights or sensations you may have had, answer any questions that may arise and relay any messages or insights received during the healing session. This post-Reiki evaluation is an integral part of your holistic healing process.