Reiki – Hands are for Healing
by Irma K. Sawyer

  Reiki is a healing art that has gained widespread popularity in the 90’s and continues to grow into the millennium.  It is being used to care for patients in hospitals throughout the US, Europe and has gained much popularity recently in India.
  So what is Reiki?  Reiki is a hands-on healing modality performed by a practitioner.  The client is clothed during the treatment and no massage lotion or oils are used in the treatment, so it is not considered massage therapy.  It is one of the leading modalities in the emerging field of Energy Medicine that has gained popularity through the work of  experts such as Carolyn Myss, PhD and Dr. Andrew Weil.  The practitioner works with healing energies that are beneficial for the well-being of the client. 
  Reiki is an ancient form of healing that was re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in Japan. It was brought to the West by a woman named Hawayo Takata in 1938. The word Reiki translated means “universal life force energy.”  This is the vital life force that permeates all living things including plants, animals and humans.  Ki or Chi is something that has been known to many cultures for thousands of years, and is the basis of traditional Chinese medicine.
  What is Reiki good for?  It is excellent for treating pain from accidents or injuries.  It also has been shown to be very effective for stress-reduction and in alleviating anxiety and depression. Most everyone can benefit from Reiki therapy from babies to seniors.  It is also effective in treating animals.
  Reiki is not a religion.  Though it is spiritual in nature, practitioners and teachers of Reiki come from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.  You do not have to have a particular belief for Reiki to be effective. 
  Reiki is not a cure-all.  Though it is a powerful treatment modality, like all alternative therapies, its effectiveness varies from person to person.  Some conditions respond to Reiki more favorably than others. 
  Like many alternative therapies, do not discontinue the advice and care of your doctor if you are in treatment for a current medical condition.  Reiki is an excellent adjunct therapy to add to your healing regimen. 
  Okay, I’m ready to give it a try.  How do I find a practitioner?
  Many massage therapists are now trained in Reiki. Feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have about Reiki.  I am happy to answer them for you. 

Irma Kaye Sawyer has been teaching and practicing Reiki healing since 1992 and is director of High Touch Healing Arts.  She is a registered master teacher with the International Association of Reiki Professionals and teaches Reiki classes regularly in the Orange County and High Desert areas. 

Reiki Healing Level I Class - Learn the powerful healing art of Reiki energy healing by a Master Teacher with over 12 years experience.  Classes are open to both professional therapists and non-therapists and is easy to learn.  Class to be held on January 21 7 22,  from 7 - 10 pm each day, at a private residence in Yucca Valley, CA 92284. Tuition investment: $150; Textbook $20; $25 deposit holds your place, space is limited. www.irmaksawyer.com     info@irmaksawyer.com

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