Reiki
Originating in Japan in the early 1900s, the sacred practice of Reiki has become widely popular for its natural energy healing properties guided by the gentle and noninvasive placement of touch.
The meaning of the word Reiki is Universal Life energy, the healing and free-flowing force that promotes emotional and physical wellbeing by replacing energy imbalances and blockages in the body that causes illness and disease.
-self-healing from the side effects of treatments like chemotherapy;
-relief from pain due to surgery and other procedures;
-reduction of symptoms from PTSD, MS, Parkinson’s Disease, and more;
-lowering of blood pressure and improved blood circulation;
-stimulation of the immune system, bone strength, tissue growth, and much more.
Known for its healing powers, the positive effects of Reiki are undeniable in fostering overall wellness and quality of life through:
Reiki is commonly used as a complementary therapy for those being treated for illness or disease. The benefits of Reiki healing to cancer patients, for example, include reduced stress, anxiety, pain, and fatigue, and improved sleep, relaxation, and overall quality of life.
Reiki is considered one of the top three therapies offered in over 800 medical facilities across the country, notably California Pacific Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, George Washington University Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, UCSF, to name a few.
Please Note: The practice of Reiki should never be used to cure illness or disease nor be substituted for diagnosis or treatment by a medical professional.
“I’ll be honest, I went in not really knowing what to expect from Reiki. The session itself was deeply relaxing in a way I wasn’t prepared for. But what really caught my attention was that night: I slept more deeply than I have in a long time. Not a subtle difference. Noticeably, remarkably better. As the parent of a toddler, it was a breath of fresh air.
Catherine is warm and professional, and the experience felt genuinely restorative ...”
As a certified Reiki Master practitioner, Catherine Goodman completed the highest level of training in the Usui Reiki Master lineage, and received certification in 2024.