What is Reiki?
Many people are familiar with hands-on therapies such as reflexology and massage, but there's another ancient and therapeutic treatment that’s been growing in popularity over recent years… Reiki.
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive healing technique that works with your body’s energy systems to bring about balance and relaxation. It originates from Japan and is based on the belief that life force energy, often referred to as “ki” or “chi”, flows through all of us. When this energy flows freely, we feel our best: balanced, calm and energised. But when that flow becomes blocked or stagnant, often due to stress, anxiety, illness or emotional strain, we can feel depleted, disconnected and run down.
Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) translates as Rei (spiritually guided) and Ki (life force energy). A Reiki treatment supports the natural ability of your body and mind to return to a calmer, more aligned state. Think of it as a deep reset for your nervous system and a moment of calm to completely switch off, let go and receive.
What happens in a Reiki session?
During a session, you’ll lie down comfortably, fully clothed, under cosy blankets in our calming treatment space. Your therapist will gently place their hands on or just above specific areas of your body to help shift stagnant energy and encourage flow. This is a peaceful, quiet experience. There’s no pressure or manipulation, only gentle touch and intention with added soothing sounds and calming scents.
Reiki helps to support:
- A reduction in stress and anxiety
- Improved sleep and mental clarity
- Hormonal balance and nervous system support
- Pain management and muscle tension relief
- Emotional release and relaxation
It’s even used in some NHS settings across the UK to support patients undergoing treatment for cancer or other chronic conditions, which shows just how powerful energy healing can be when used alongside conventional medicine.
Welcome, Lynne, our new Reiki Therapist
We’ve recently had Lynne join us here at ABWR. Lynne brings a wealth of experience as a Holistic Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Life Coach, and her passion lies in helping people feel calm, supported, and truly cared for.
Lynne’s signature treatment is a beautiful combination of Reiki and Indian Head Massage, created to gently ease you into a deep state of rest and rebalancing.
During the session, Lynne will guide you into relaxation with grounding breathwork, followed by a soothing Indian Head Massage to ease tension from your shoulders, neck and head. She then uses intuitive Reiki energy healing to help you feel lighter, more aligned, and emotionally grounded.
This treatment is perfect if you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just in need of something deeply nurturing. We like to think of it as a ritual that calms the nervous system and supports both emotional and physical healing.
Lynne is with us at ABWR on the last Friday of every month, and appointments are limited, so we recommend booking early to avoid missing out.
You can view Lynne’s available appointments and make your booking here.