What is Reiki?
Reiki (Pronounced RAY-key) is an ancient Japanese relaxation technique that channels energy throughout the body to promote healing. A relaxation technique used to enhance your body’s natural ability to heal and relieve pain.
Reiki may decrease anxiety and stress. It may promote relaxation which can be seen as slowing of the heart rate, deepening of the breath and lowering the blood pressure. Reiki also can ease discomfort, improve sleep and promote wound healing.
What to Expect
During the process you may feel warmth, coolness, gentle tingling or just deep relaxation.
A Reiki session can do no harm. Anyone can receive Reiki. It is not associated with any religion. You may be seated or lie down.
You remain dressed as you are. The Reiki Practitioner will place their hands above or on your body. The session is individualized and may last 15-30 minutes.
During the process you may feel warmth, coolness, gentle tingling or just deep relaxation.
Request Reiki
Ask your nurse to put in a request for you to receive reiki.
We will make every effort to fulfill the request prior to discharge.
If you are discharged before the consult, below are some available resources.
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