Reiki

Reiki Certification Workshops Levels 1 and 2 (Click Here)

What is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by a "laying on of hands." The word "Reiki" is derived from two words "Rei" (meaning higher knowledge or spiritual consciousness) and "Ki" (meaning energy--as the word "Chi" does in Chinese).

A Reiki treatment helps clear, straighten, and heal the energy pathways in the body, thus allowing the energy to flow in a more natural way. Once the "ki" or energy is flowing naturally, the body is then able to complete its natural healing process more effectively. A Reiki treatment is both powerful yet gentle.

What are the benefits of receiving a Reiki treatment?

Reiki has a long history of use that has assisted in healing virtually every known illness and injury, including serious problems like multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and cancer, as well as skin problems, cuts, bruises, broken bones, and headaches, among others.

Reiki works in harmony with all other forms of treatment. You can continue to receive regular medical or psychological treatment while receiving Reiki, with improved results. In fact, according to William Lee Rand, author of Reiki: The Healing Touch, Reiki ". . .will improve the results of any medical treatment, acting to reduce negative side effects, such as those from chemotherapy, surgery and invasive procedures. It shortens healing time, reduces or eliminates pain, reduces stress and helps create optimism."

What is a typical session like?

The client, remaining fully clothed, lies on his or her back on a massage table during the treatment. Using selected music, the practitioner places the palm of her hands in specific positions on the body. The client usually finds the treatment very relaxing, often falling asleep. Treatment sessions are generally 1 1/2 hours in length for a typical session, which includes time to process the session.

Guidelines for Treatment ...

	It is best not to eat or drink for one hour prior to a session.
	Wear loose, comfortable clothing to facilitate ease of treatment.
	Please arrive on time to allow us to use your session appointment fully.
	If you must cancel a session, the courtesy of a 24-hour notice is required or half-payment for cancellation is expected. Thank you.

Scheduling & Fee Structure

Bodywork is done by appointment only. Contact Cynthia at 757-625-6103 or email heartliving@cox.net.

First Session (2 hours)............................$122
Subsequent Sessions (1.5 hours)…………………… $92

Cynthia's Background

Cynthia is a Reiki Master trained in the Usui Shiki Ryoho method. She also holds an advanced certification in Breathwork from the Transformations School of Spiritual Psychology and is a member of the International Breathwork Foundation. In addition to being a Clinical Hypnotherapist trained by the National Guild, she holds several additional certificates in varied alternative therapies: a certificate of completion of 105 hours in Acupressure from the Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy; and an advanced certificate of training in Bio-Energy from Mietek Wirkus in Bethesda. Cynthia has been a communications coach and trainer since 1980. She is the developer of Leading from the Heart women’s and men's programs and has worked with hundreds of individuals to find balance in their lives both through coaching, workshops, and individual bodywork. Her passion is to assist others in their transformation process.