What is Energy Work / Pranic Healing?

Energy Work, otherwise known as Reiki, or Pranic Healing is the science and art of using energy (or prana) to heal. Prana [also known as chi/vital energy/universal energy] is the body's life force energy and is distributed around the body via a number of chakras or energy centre.

The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words - Rei and Ki, meaning Universal Life Force Energy. It is a gentle Japanese technique of laying on of hands to bring energy into the body for deep relaxation and a sense of well-being.

The term "Reiki" is used to describe both the energy and the Usui system of using it. The original system by Usui was called Usui Reiki Ryoho. There are many variant's of Reiki being practiced these days. Although I have been informed by 'Reiki Masters' that Reiki is what I am doing, I have not been formally 'initiated' into Reiki, so I use the more general term 'Energy Work' & incorporate it as one part of my Holistic Intuitive massage Sessions.