Some Words About Reiki

Chakras are opened and balanced during Reiki
Reiki is a gentle, but powerful, hands-on healing touch treatment that assists in balancing the major energy centers (chakras) and opening the meridians (energy pathways) of the body. It also helps to increase the vibration of areas that are blocked to assist in releasing the area. When these centers, pathways, and blocked areas are open and in harmony, there is potential for the body to self-heal, the mind to be calmed, and your spirit to be centered.
It is understood that Reiki serves one’s highest good and, because it integrates body, mind and spirit, a Reiki session can affect the physical, psychological, social and spiritual issues of the client. In other words, Reiki treats the whole person. Reiki also complements other forms of treatment, bodywork or therapy.
I recommend that you receive a series of at least three Reiki treatments, about 1 week apart. We will then reassess how you are doing, and either continue at 1 week intervals or spread out the sessions. Three sessions can help the body “remember” what it is like to have the chakras open, balanced, and integrated. With continued and consistent sessions you can have the best results. I have many clients who come once a month because they just feel better when they are clear and open. Reiki can help clear away the "stuff of everyday life" that can accumulate, which in turn, can help you process life more fully.
It is understood that Reiki serves one’s highest good and, because it integrates body, mind and spirit, a Reiki session can affect the physical, psychological, social and spiritual issues of the client. In other words, Reiki treats the whole person. Reiki also complements other forms of treatment, bodywork or therapy.
How Reiki Can Help You!
- Reiki can release knots and tension that relate to emotional issues that are stuck in the body. The use of “Image Work” can assist in releasing this stuck energy.
- Reiki can assist in faster healing from surgeries when done both before and after the surgery. Also, it can help heal the trauma associated with having the body & the energy field invaded by the actual surgical cut, the anesthesia, the IV’s, the other pokes and prods that happen while undergoing surgery, and the possible lack of empathetic touch during these procedures.
- Studies have shown that Reiki can be extremely helpful to those battling and the side effects of medical treatments. It can give cancer patients a boost to their energy field that can assist in greater energy during their treatments of chemo, radiation, surgery, and the many CAT scans and other tests that may drain energy. It can also assist in healing emotional and spiritual issues that may accompany a cancer diagnosis. In addition, keeping the energy field and the body at a higher vibration may help the cancer slow down so that any other treatments are more effective. The body’s energy can be measured at approximately 58-62 MHz, and if it dips too much below 58, then it is much easier for “dis-ease” and illnesses to get started in the first place. Raising your vibration may help with healing.
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- Stress reactions in the body, such as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and chest tightness or tension, have been alleviated and controlled with consistent Reiki appointments. Reiki may also be helpful for relieving PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
- Reiki can assist with issues of prolonged grief, issues that need forgiveness, for self and/or others, and issues of physical and emotional abuse.
- People who are being treated for psychiatric conditions such as bi-polar, anxiety disorders, and other similar issues can be assisted with Reiki as a complement to their therapy and medications.
- Reiki can assist in faster healing of broken bones, bumps, bruises or burns by keeping the energy flowing well in those areas and healing the trauma accompanied with the injury or accident.
- Reiki can assist clients in slowing down, being still, and often helping them “go someplace else” similar to meditation, where the entire person can then “self-heal” and experience relief and respite from the stress and anxiety that so often accompany our lifestyles. We simply do not often have the alpha (relaxed and effortless altertness), delta (deep sleep) or theta (light sleep and drowsiness) brainwaves needed to fully relax, since we are so often in the beta (stress and anxiety) mode!
- Reiki can help to bring fresh and creative insights into situations at work, home, and with relationships, making it easier to handle their lives more effectively.
- And so much more! I'd be happy to discuss any issues that you may be struggling with, and how Reiki may be able to help you. Feel free to email me at jan@janatwood.com, or call me at 616-915-4144.
A Reiki Treatment

Reiki also opens the Meridians
- Lasts for about one hour.
- Is performed on a massage table with the client fully clothed (though you will be asked to remove watches & some jewelry).
- Is done by gently laying hands on (or with hands slightly above) the client, in multiple positions, and with each position held for three to five minutes.
- Is, to some people, deeply relaxing, while others find it highly energizing.
- Includes, if you wish, an aromatherapy treatment, using one of the Young Living Essential Oils that will be selected specifically for you.
You may wish to wear loose, comfortable clothing for your Reiki session.
To Contact Me for an Appointment, simply email me at jan@janatwood.com, or call me at 616-915-4144. I look forward to hearing from you, or seeing you, soon!