Does a person have to believe it will help to have it work?
No, not at all. As a matter of fact, many people I work with are totally skeptical. Often they have come because a loved one has dragged them in or they have come in desperation, nothing else has worked but they keep on trying to find something because life is so difficult to live the way they are. My offer is always the same- try it. Pay nothing if you do not feel it has been of help- no questions asked.

What is a Reiki session like?
Reiki is done with the person fully clothed, except perhaps for their shoes and socks. It can be done with the person sitting, standing, or lying down, or a combination of those. It is best to wear comfortable clothing that is not tight or restrictive.

Most people find that they immediately begin feeling deeply relaxed, even people who are chronically stressed and anxious. Most people feel an intense, deeply soothing warmth. Others many feel a tingling, awakening sort of sensation. Those people with physical pain generally feel and immediate reduction of the pain, at least during the session, even if they have had unrelenting pain for years.

How many treatments will I need?
Although every case is unique, I can tell you that, surprisingly, the most severe problems seem to respond the most quickly. Most of my clients have been in pain for years and virtually all of them are finished with treatments in less than two months.

Can I learn to do Reiki too?
Yes, I think the course is a wonderfully empowering gift that everyone would be wise to give themselves. I especially recommend to people that I treat that they take a course in Reiki so that they are able to treat themselves on a regular basis and this way they can generally catch any future problems areas right away while they are small, without having to come back for treatments. Imagine, having access to pain relief whenever and where ever you need it. It is also a blessing to be able to help relieve the pain of a loved one. Once you learn to do Reiki, it is an ability you have your whole life.

Is it covered by health insurance?
With a referral from their physician, most auto insurance companies will fully cover the costs of my treatments for people who have not been helped by conventionally available treatments. I direct bill the auto insurance companies.

Although other insurance companies are not yet covering the cost of my treatments, I encourage people who have tried everything else without relief, to ask their physician for a referral for Reiki treatments and then to send the referral in to their insurance company. If the insurance companies receive enough requests, hopefully it will increase the likely hood of them eventually covering the cost of the treatments, at least in individual cases for people who are not helped by treatments that are covered. My offer to insurance companies is the same as it is to individuals- If the person is not helped by the treatments, there is no charge. So, they have nothing to loose and everything to gain by giving it a try with difficult cases. I am happy to approach the insurance company directly on your behalf if you wish.

Does it work for children?
Yes. Reiki is very gentle and can safely be used with people of all ages from frail, elderly people to sickly newborns. Although it is generally done with a light touch of the hands, it can also be done several inches or feet away from the person’s body or at a distance, so it is very effective in cases where touch would be a problem, such as people with RSD, shingles, burns or people who have suffered sexual abuse or are in medical isolation.

How often will I need treatments?
My treatment regime is different than most people use, but I find that I can get people to progress very quickly, with lasting results using this method. I work very intensively with people initially, often for 1 or 2 hour treatments, for 4 consecutive days. Generally, by the second week, I can cut the length of time of the treatments to half. If results are holding well over the weekend, I will generally cut treatments down to 2x/week and then begin reducing length of treatment

I recommend to people that they take a course in Reiki so that they are able to treat themselves on a regular basis and this way they can generally catch any future problems areas right away while they are small. It is also a blessing to be able to help relieve the pain of a loved one. Once you learn to do Reiki, it is an ability you have your whole life.