Reiki pronounced 'Ray Key', is a Japanese form of stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. 'Rei' means universal spiritual consciousness or higher knowledge. 'Ki' means life force energy - the energy that animates every living thing. Reiki can therefore be defined as universal life force energy or 'spiritually guided' life force energy.

Reiki is administered by the 'laying on of hands' method, and is 'channelled' to be used on oneself or others. It can be easily learned by anyone, is not a religion, and is not dependent on a belief or dogma of any kind.

Reiki is both powerful and gentle and totally natural. It has a long history of aiding the improvement of body and mind and helping to restore vitality and good health. It has been known to aid the healing of virtually every known ailment and injury including serious illness as well as more minor conditions.

Reiki is always beneficial, and will work to improve the effectiveness of all other types of therapy or treatment, whether complementary or orthodox. It can also be used as a preventative medicine.

Reiki not only aids in the healing of pain and diseases but also amplifies innate abilities. It enhances self-esteem and self-confidence and helps to balance the spirit within. This results in harmony of mind, body and spirit, creating a healthy body and thus helping to achieve happiness, hopefulness and longevity.