Reiki is an ancient art of natural healing energy rediscovered in Japan over one hundred years ago by Dr Usui. What is described as Reiki - the Usui System of Natural Healing - can be defined as follows:

• Reiki is a gentle, but powerful “hands on” technique, which brings wholeness to both recipient and giver

• It restores the natural balance in the body

• It works on the emotions, mind and spirit as well as the physical body

• Reiki compliments the healing properties of all modalities including orthodox medical treatment, natural therapies, massage, psychotherapy etc.

• It can be given in conjunction with any other treatment

• It is not intrusive, since the Reiki energy will pass through clothing, bandages, braces, plaster casts, etc, so that no disrobing is necessary

• Reiki has no connection with any religion, cult, dogma or special belief system and does not involve hypnosis or massage

• The technique can be used on people, animals and plants, the newborn and the elderly

• To benefit from Reiki you need only be open and willing to receive. Everyone can use it