What is Reiki? Reiki (pronounced Ray'-Kee) is a worldwide light-touch healing and spiritual development system, which facilitates a return to balanced functioning on physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social levels. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) classifies Reiki as a form of energy medicine, and specifically a biofield therapy. Literally, "Reiki" means "universal life force energy", and is whole, non-dual, and flows through all living things (as taught by the Masters before me). By tapping into the body's innate ability and desire to heal, benefits of Reiki include:
For further information, please visit the Canadian Reiki Association (CRA) and the NCCAM websites, and enjoy further reading with the references below.
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Melanie Ollenberg, BHSc., Usui Reiki Master. 416-569-7241 melanie@korechanges.com http://www.korechanges.com Sessions: $100 / 60-90 min; $200 / 3 sessions; $200 / 1 Palmistry & 2 Reiki sessions (combo). Training: Level 1 & 2 = $250 per Level (7 hrs each + 1 hr homework); Level 3 / Masters Training = $350 (11 hrs + 1 hr homework); Contact Melanie for training dates. Reiki Shares: Reiki Shares are opportunities for Reiki practitioners to come together to practice on one-another. Opportunities can also be arranged for individuals unable to afford a Reiki Session to drop in for a sliding scale treatment with a student. Pre-Booking required for practitioners, students, and clients - please contact me to discuss Reiki Share dates. **ACCESSIBILITY NOTE** The Village Healing Centre access involves stairs. Individuals unable to travel due to illness, hospitalization, or mobility issue are encouraged to connect as an alternative location can be arranged.
