In-Person & Distant Sessions Available
Reiki Healing
What Is Reiki?
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive energy healing practice rooted in the Japanese tradition of channeling universal life force energy. The word itself means 'universal life energy' — rei (universal) and ki (life force).
During a session, healing energy is directed through the practitioner's hands to support the body's natural ability to restore balance on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.
Reiki is safe, gentle, and deeply relaxing. It works beautifully alongside conventional medicine and other wellness practices.
Benefits of Reiki
Deep Relaxation
Release tension and stress held in the body, entering a state of profound calm and rest.
Emotional Balance
Gently process and release emotional blockages, supporting greater clarity and inner peace.
Physical Support
Encourage the body's natural healing processes and reduce discomfort and fatigue.
Spiritual Connection
Deepen your connection to your own inner wisdom and sense of purpose.
Clarity & Focus
Clear mental fog and return to a centered, grounded state of awareness.
Distant Healing
Reiki energy transcends physical distance — sessions are equally effective remotely.
Session Options
In-Person
Held at our Glens Falls, NY location on Maple St. You will rest comfortably while healing energy is channeled through gentle, light touch or hands hovering above the body.
Distant
Receive the full benefits of Reiki from the comfort of your own home. Distant sessions are scheduled in advance and are just as powerful as in-person healing.
Ready to Begin?
Book your Reiki session today and take the first step toward balance, clarity, and restored wellbeing.
The History of Reiki
Origins in Japan
Reiki was developed in the early 20th century by Mikao Usui, a Japanese Buddhist monk and spiritual teacher. After years of study and meditation, Usui underwent a profound spiritual experience on Mount Kurama in 1922 — a 21-day retreat of fasting, meditation, and prayer. During this time, he reported receiving the gift of healing energy and the ability to channel it through his hands. He called this practice Reiki, combining the Japanese words rei (universal or spiritual) and ki (life energy or vital force).
The Usui System
Usui established the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai (Usui Reiki Healing Society) in Tokyo in 1922, where he taught and practiced his healing method. He developed a system of training with distinct levels — from beginner to master — and created the five Reiki principles as a guide for living a balanced, mindful life: Just for today, do not anger. Just for today, do not worry. Be grateful. Work diligently. Be kind to others. These principles remain central to Reiki practice worldwide.
Coming to the West
One of Usui's students, Chujiro Hayashi, further developed the practice and opened a Reiki clinic in Tokyo. Hayashi trained Hawayo Takata, a Japanese-American woman from Hawaii, who became instrumental in bringing Reiki to the Western world. After returning to Hawaii in the late 1930s, Takata spent decades teaching and practicing Reiki across North America. She trained 22 Reiki Masters before her passing in 1980, and it is largely through her lineage that Reiki spread throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Reiki Today
Today, Reiki is practiced in over 100 countries and is recognized by many hospitals and healthcare institutions as a complementary therapy. It is used alongside conventional medicine to support relaxation, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. While styles and lineages have evolved over the decades, the heart of Reiki remains the same: a gentle, non-invasive practice of channeling universal life energy to support the body's natural capacity to heal.