Reiki is a Japanese technique that promotes deep relaxation and enhances our own natural healing processes, similar to the practices of Tai Chi or yoga. The word, “reiki,” in Japanese literally means “universal life force energy,” similar to “chi” in Chinese medicine or “prana” in yoga. Reiki is a nonreligious and noninvasive holistic practice rooted in the idea that we all have an energy flow within us, which, when balanced, allows us to feel centered, calm, and healthy. While not intended to replace medical treatment, reiki is a gentle yet effective way to support someone’s wellness and healing journey.
As a Certified Reiki Practitioner, I (Michelle Chua) have trained and continue to practice daily how to let reiki flow through me to support energetic balance and thus health–in mind, body and spirit, which are all interrelated and affect each other. When I offer reiki to a client, I serve as a conduit for the wholesome energy to flow to them and awaken the harmony of energy within them. A reiki session entails the client resting, usually lying down, as I hover or place my hands gently on or near parts of their body where I can physically and intuitively feel the support of reiki is needed. Generally, a session lasts for an hour. After the session, many of my clients have reported feeling very peaceful, deeply relaxed or even relieved from physical or mental-emotional discomfort they were feeling before the session. During the session, clients have reported feeling temperature changes where my hands touched, pulsing wave-like sensations there or an easier ability to fully relax.

During group sessions without hands-on Reiki or private session with clients from afar, such as on Zoom, I am also trained and attuned to be able to offer Distance Reiki, since energy has no boundaries.  This would entail the client(s) relaxing wherever they are located while I send Reiki from afar.  

I'm trained and certified in levels 1, 2 and master practitioner degree in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki and in Shoden and Okuden levels of the traditional style, Jikiden Reiki.  

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