Reiki (pronounced "Ray-Key")
What is Reiki?
Reiki (pronounced "Ray-Key") is a Japanese word meaning Gods universal life force energy. Current research strongly suggests that energy does extend
throughout and beyond the physical body, and that disruptions, blockages, or imbalances in its flow correlate to physical, mental and emotional illnesses. The
healing art of Reiki addresses these imbalances to support your good health and well-being. It is a form of non-intrusive therapeutic touch to help enhance
healing and relaxation. It is a technique that addresses both chronic and acute conditions, gently promoting balance among all the body's systems and the normal
regenerative processes of the body and mind.
About our Reiki Practitioner:
We are happy to announce that Bea Testa will be working with us here at Well-Being Acupuncture Center delivering Reiki services to our clients. She has
been trained in Reiki at St. Josephs Hospital in Nashua, N.H. She is a registered Reiki practitioner with the International Association of Reiki
Professionals. She also volunteers on a weekly basis at St. Josephs Hospital. She specializes in working with people of all ages who wish to utilize Reiki
for general wellness and stress reduction as well as for specific tension or pain problems emotionally and physically.
Benefits from receiving Reiki:
Reiki can be used for general wellness as well as for specific issues. Reiki works by assisting to reduce stress, which in turn may create an
environment within your body where healing may more easily be facilitated. Bea has had great results with clients in working with problems related to
excess tension build up and chronic pain. She has also worked with many cancer patients in the hospital who have stated they seem to tolerate their
infusions better after they receive Reiki. In addition to working with pain and tension problems Reiki may be effective with people who suffer from
chronic headaches, insomnia and problems of fatigue.
Recent Research:
Reiki is sometimes used as an adjunct to certain medical conditions on the recommendation of a physician or other health care provider, (e.g., high
blood pressure, anxiety or stress). Medical research has focused upon verifying Reiki's effects rather than explaining how it works. The results are
impressive. One study showed a "highly significant reduction in pain," including cancer pain, following Reiki treatment. Another study cited improvement
in immune and nervous system functioning and increased mobility in patients with conditions such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, and fibromyalgia. At
Columbia/HCA Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, surgical patients decreased their use of pain medications, stayed for shorter
periods, and reported increased satisfaction with pre-and post-surgical Reiki sessions.
Reiki is not only healthful, but pleasurable. One of its greatest benefits may be the opportunity to let go and enjoy the blessed experience of being
nurtured and cared for.