Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese word for universal life energy. It is the ancient art of hands on healing.The word Reiki is made up of the two Chinese characters. Rei can be interpreted as spiritual wisdom or God-Consciousness that guides Ki, cosmic energy or universal life force. By activating the Ki energy which is within us and all around us we can improve our health and bring a sense of balance to mind, body and spirit.Reiki was re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in 1922, when on a meditation and fasting retreat on Mount Kurama in Kyoto, Japan. Sensei Usui created the Reiki System of Natural Healing to enable the body to use its own natural healing abilities. The energy flows softly from a healer to a client and adjusts itself to the person, the situation, and to completely what is needed. Reiki therapy works on all levels simultaneously to relieve the body of physical, emotional, and spiritual conflicts. During the session the client is fully clothed and is laying or sittin more... See more text