1. How do I need to prepare for the session?
A: Just come with an open heart and mind and let yourself relax throughout the session. The procedure is done fully clothed, just try to wear something comfortable and light, preferably natural fabrics. Would be also good to avoid stimulants that day (upper pills, drugs, alcohol, caffeine if possible) to allow the body to relax
2. Can I face any side effects?
A: No, there are no side effects and Reiki is a non-intrusive practice that can't harness you in any way. I will however not treat people with a pacifier or with diabetes, to avoid sudden changes in their monitored parameters.
If this is your first Reiki session, you might face some detoxing symptoms the following hours, similar as flu symptoms, digestion problems etc. This doesn't happen to everyone, but it can happen. No need to worry, the symptoms will go away on their own after a shot time. However, if this is your first session or you experiences such reactions in your previous sessions, I recommend not scheduling any important appointments that day after the session, to avoid any inconvenience.
3. Is it ok if I fall asleep?
A: Of course! The aim is to get you in a. relaxation stage, to allow your body to activate and use its healing capabilities. Reiki works anyway and I will continue the treatment. I will gently let you know when it is time to wake up
4. Do I need to be spiritual or have a specific religion for Reiki to work?
A: No. Reiki is not a religion and it's not part of any religion. It is not dependent on any spiritual belief, even if for many people it can be associated with spirituality. If spirituality is not your thing, you don't have to align with that and it is absolutely fine. Reiki is working on an energetic level with your body. First it works on your subtle body, which is your energetic field and then, through it, it reaches your physical body and addresses potential issues by fixing potential energetic unbalances.
5. Is Reiki a type of massage ?
A: No, I don't massage, press nor manipulate any parts of your body. It might happen that I don't even touch you. Reiki treatments are performed with the hands of the practitioner hovering over your body. I might sometimes gently place my hands on some parts of your body that are not sensitive, such as shoulders, feet or back, but I don't need to. We will discuss before the session and you will tell me your preference. Reiki is a gentle non intrusive practice.
6. Are Reiki sessions covered by the medical insurance in Switzerland?
A: No. Definitely not by the basic insurance. It might be covered by some supplementary insurance, but it depends heavily on the specific policy, you will have to check with them.
7. Is Reiki therapy scientifically proven?
A: While it is not generally scientifically proven or enough researched, Reiki is increasingly accepted as a complementary therapy in hospitals, particularly in the US and UK, where it is used alongside conventional medicine to reduce stress, pain, and anxiety, and to aid in recovery. Over 800 U.S. hospitals, including prominent institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, have offered Reiki services. It is used as a complementary, non-invasive, and relaxing technique, not as a standalone cure, in hospitals, palliative care, oncology support programs, and integrative health settings.
Research suggests Reiki may help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which can reduce heart rate and blood pressure, aiding in relaxation and pain management. Reiki is considered safe and non-invasive, making it a popular complementary therapy for improving quality of life, but it should not replace conventional medical treatment.
There are some articles and books that can be useful in understanding Reiki energy work, or energy works in general, and I will list below some, just as a starting point: