“What is Reiki?”
Reiki is an energy healing technique that was first developed into a “teachable” format in Japan in the early 20th century. It involves the flow of universal life force energy from the practitioner’s hands into the recipient’s body. The form most commonly practiced today was developed by Mikao Usui — now referred to as Usui Sensei or Master Usiui— and is known as the Usui System of Natural Healing. Practitioners are trained by Masters who pass on their knowledge and experience directly. It is not a massage technique, nor is it belief-based.
Reiki is done with intention and dedication to the practice on behalf of the Reiki practitioner, and through acceptance and receptivity to healing, on behalf of the receiver.
“How Does Reiki Work?”
Reiki operates on the belief that energy flows through your body along pathways called Chakras in Sanskrit, Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Nadis in Yogic practices; nourishing your organs and tissues and supporting vital functions. Anything that disrupts this energy flow can contribute to and in some cases, cause illness- physical, emotional and mental.
Reiki works to heal by repairing the disrupted flow. The practitioner guides/directs this healing energy, into you the recipient, allowing stagnant energy, cords, and blockages to dissipate. This clears the energy body, allowing for clarity, vibrancy and emotional well being to be more easily accessed.
“What Conditions Does Reiki Treat?”
Reiki is a powerful healing tool in mind, body, and spirit work and is used in chakra balancing. It can be used alongside more conventional medical treatments to soothe anxiety caused by illness or damage to the immune system — for instance, it can help reduce the side-effects of chemotherapy or promote the healing of scar tissue.
It is also beneficial to those suffering from psychological trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or grief. It helps you sleep better, which in turn has a beneficial effect on many different ailments.
For those who ascribe to intuitive practices, Reiki healings can help bring forth a sense of calm and peace regarding ones state or current life experiences. Many turn to Reiki to feel a more attuned sense of knowing and clear blocks that may leave them in a sense of stagnancy, or complacency.
“What is a Reiki session with Dr. Funk like?”
Dr. Callista (Lay) Funk provides Reiki in a quiet space, that she has spent time preparing to create a welcoming, energetically clear session. During a session the recipient should come clothed comfortably and will lay on the table, under or above blankets based on their preference. Dr. Funk starts the sessions by taking you through breathing and body scanning to drop into a state of deep relaxation. From there Dr. Funk verbally sets the intention for the session and begins to conduct the Reiki energy transfer via placing her hands on different parts of the body. This can be done “hands-off” if clients don’t like to be touched. Dr. Funk will start at your head and work around and down your body. Once complete Dr. Funk will conclude the session by spending time discussing with you what she perceived while working in your energy. For Dr. Callista Funk impressions, images and feelings come forward about clients through psychic intuitive knowing, visual images, and intuitive feeling. Depending on what is in the best for the client to receive at times passed loved ones come forward with messages as well. Dr. Funk uses her strong intuitive abilities of clear knowing, feeling and seeing to help clients feel connected to a stronger sense of self, Spirit and the Universe. Dr. Funk uses her abilities to help others feel empowered and confident to be themselves and live a life they love.