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Originating in Japan, Shiatsu means "Finger pressure". This modality is an adaptation of Zen Shiatsu, and is done over clothing, with the client lying on a futon mat on the floor, or on a treatment table . People often find this treatment relaxing, rejuvenating, and grounding. It can help ease tight muscles and multiple treatments can help ease aching joints and promote greater mobility in some cases. I use direct pressure, gentle stretches and rotations, working energy points and Meridian channels, to promote a healthy balanced energetic flow in my clients. This is not a "one-size-fits-all" treatment - it is adapted to the individual requirements of each individual, and further adapted to their dynamic energetic patterns at the time of each treatment. (Please note that this Shiatsu massage is given by a Student-level Practitioner).

Experience the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation with the Summertime Bliss Pregnancy Package from ReikiEma, exclusively at the Juniper Clinic. The package includes a full-body massage tailored specifically for pregnancy, a Reiki treatment to balance and energize your body and mind, and a guided meditation that allows you to connect with your baby on a deeper level. The massage helps to ease tight muscles, alleviate nausea, and improve circulation, whilst the Reiki treatment helps to balance your energy holistically, and promotes deep relaxation and uplift. Book now to enjoy a smoother and more blissful pregnancy journey.

No experience required. Take control of your life, stop the effects of stress and reactivity from holding you back, and start to move forward on your own path, towards your personal goals. Allow me to create for you a bespoke therapeutic meditation, specifically tailored to your needs, level of experience, and your own strengths and preferred style. Using therapeutic meditation can help you begin to gently release long-standing blockers and unhelpful habits, deal with any long-standing issues that have been holding you back, and support you in your own meditation practice. This is a powerful tool that once learned, with a commitment to your regular practice, you will be able to continue using and growing, for the rest of your life.

About Meditation "the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed..." (definition from www.dictionary.cambridge.org) The practice of Meditation has a long history as a religious and spiritual tool, for contemplation, connection and opening onesself up to the divine, across the world. The earliest records we have mentioning meditation, according to some sources, date back to around 1500 BCE, in Vedic texts from Hinduism. But according to an article in Psychology Today , Archeologists have discovered wall art in the Indus Valley, which depicts people sitting in, what appear to be meditation postures (sitting cross-legged on the ground, hands on knees, and eyes narrowed). ​ In Europe, the earliest writings mentioning meditation as a practice, go back as far as around 20 BCE, in the Roman Empire, with a Hellenistic Jewish writer, called Philo of Alexandria. He wrote of "some form of "spiritual exercises" involving attention (prosoche) and concentration"" (Wikipedia ). The word we use today "Meditation" comes from a Latin word "meditatum " meaning "to concentrate" or "to ponder". ​ So why has Meditation been used by so many different religions, and spiritual practitioners, throughout history? And why has it become so popular in recent times, outside of its devotional or spiritual context? The practice, by itself, can be an invaluable tool in healing and stress reduction. Whether you adhere to a particular faith or not is irrelevant—millions of people all over the world believe that meditation is the way to clear your mind of extraneous thoughts so you can listen to God. Robert Puff PhD Benefits of Meditation Meditation as a Spiritual and Wellbeing tool Meditation has been used by countless people, and its effects experienced and known of, for thousands of years. But it wasn't until 1967 that Western Science began to understand and accept the benefits of Meditation, when Dr Herbert Benson (a Professor at the Harvard Medical School) moderated a study on meditation. This study showed that people meditating used 17% less oxygen, lowered heart rates; and produced increased brain waves that could help with sleep ​ ​ Dr Benson went on to found the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine , at Massachusetts General Hospital, which furthers scientific research into Mind Body Medicine, provides training to Medical Professionals and Teachers, as well as providing therapeutic treatment for people. All I’ve done, is put a biological explanation on techniques that people have been utilizing for thousands of years. Dr Herbert Benson (interview in Time Magazine) In more recent years, the ongoing studies (around the world) have taught us more of what and how meditation works, which include: Rewiring the brain, to help people learn new thinking and behavioural patterns more easily; Decrease in levels of stress and anxiety (corresponding to a decrease in the size of the amygdala & therefore reduction in the sympathetic nervous system being activated (less "triggered" fight/flight/freeze/fawn response); Better communication between different parts of the brain; Improved concentration and attention , reduction in mind wandering; Reduction in Social Anxiety Disorder with MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction); Overcoming substance addiction and relapse; Increased "Neuroplasticity" - which can help lessen age-related brain degeneration; Finding a sense of peace and healing, for people with PTSD (N.B. - Meditation and mindfulness are not suitable in all cases, for people who have experienced, or are carrying trauma. It's important to find a qualified trauma-informed therapeutic Meditation practitioner, first, and to discuss your needs and situation with them first, to determine whether Meditation would be suitable for you. Developing skills and using techniques to help you ignore and reduce (with time) "busy mind"; Improved sleep quality; Decrease in "triggered" states such as anger, fear, panic; Improving awareness of energy (qi/ki/ch'i), inside and outside the body; Spiritual development; Energy Worker skill development. How to begin Meditating Who is Meditation For? There's no one set personality type when it comes to meditation. It's a tool which can be learned at any age, and practised in a way that suits your individual needs, challenges and goals. ​ Don't be put off if it feels uncomfortable at first, or if it seems to make things worse. Unless you have past trauma or a history of psychological disturbances or illness (in which case it's important thatyou seek professional guidance before attempting meditation, and ongoing professional support during your meditation journey), it's absolutely safe, and doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. When we bring our full awareness to what's going on in our mind, the "monkey chatter" of our brain and the thoughts it automatically produces, will usually get louder and more irritating. ​ But the good news is that, with practice and a teacher (whether that's from a book, an app, a class, or in real life), in time you'll be less disturbed by the thoughts and activity, and learn to be more compassionate to, and tolerant of, your brain's activity. The less you get caught up with that inner chatter (by caught up I mean following along with the reasoning, buying into it, or trying to fight it), like a child who's misbehaving to get attention, by moving your attention to something else (like the body, or the breath), eventually they will learn that it doesn't give them the attention they seek. ​ If schedules are busy and it's hard to find a time to sit, meditation is something we can incorporate into activities we do everyday. From walking mindfully, to eating mindfully, to doing a body scan and grounding exercise for 2 minutes at your desk at work, when you're feeling physical effects of stress. ​ You don't have to be a calm or patient person to meditate. In fact the less calm and more impatient you are, the more you would probably benefit from meditation. You just need to find the right style and the right teacher for you. And then practice, being honest with yourself. Meditation with ReikiEma As a trained and certified therapeutic Meditation Teacher, as well as a professional Energy Worker, I have many tools at my disposal, to support and empower you on your meditation journey - whatever benefits you want, or whatever goals you have in mind, for your meditation practice. 121 Therapeutic Meditation Sessions You can book a 1-hour 121 session with me, to take place in the beautiful, very special & relaxing environment at Juniper Clinic. Alternatively, I can offer 121 Meditation at Sutton House, or via video call, if circumstances or your preference means that's the best option. We'll discuss what you're looking for from the session, and then you can lie back on a cosy treatment table, and relax, whilst I guide you through a specially tailored meditation to help you where you are now. If you choose to opt for additional healing, I can incorporate Reiki as part of your session, for even deeper holistic healing. Reiki has some of its roots in the Buddhist tradition, as does Mindfulness Meditation, and it works beautifully alongside meditation for an even deeper experience. But if you're not sure about a combined treatment, or if you'd prefer a session without Reiki, that's absolutely fine. If you wish to also include a tutorial on some meditation techniques you can use on your own, I can offer that too -and I have post-session support and resources which I can share with you, should you wish. Book a 121 Meditation Session Today Online recordings and live group sessions I have a number of recorded guided meditation videos available to watch, on my website and on my YouTube channel as well. ​ And if audio meditations are more your thing, then I have good news! There are several of my audio recorded meditations available to download, at my online shop , and you can stream a range of them, on the Insight Timer App, where I'm a teacher . And if you're interested in live online group meditation broadcasts, you'll find I run some live sessions on Insight Timer as well, on a donations-only basis.

Forum From questions about Reiki for Animals, to Reiki courses in Cheshire, to sharing experiences or perspectives on Wellbeing or Complementary Therapies - you're most welcome to join the conversation - or why not start your own?! To see this working, head to your live site. Categories All Posts My Posts Forum Welcome! Have a look around and join the discussions. Create New Post General Discussion Share stories, ideas, pictures and more! subcategory-list-item.views subcategory-list-item.posts 4 Follow Questions & Answers Get answers and share knowledge. subcategory-list-item.views subcategory-list-item.posts 0 Follow New Posts Reiki Ema Apr 04, 2023 Reiki for Animals General Discussion Have you got any questions or experiences you'd like to share, about Reiki for Animals? I started sharing Reiki with my RSPCA foster cat, Tigger, during the Summer of 2020, and was blown away by how quickly it helped him de-escalate from anxiety and panic, and start to feel safe. I remember one time, sitting at the top of the stairs with him, giving him hands-off Reiki but directly for the first time, and at a certain point he just melted - rolled onto his back, purring and showing me his tummy, like a contented little kitten! After seeing how it helped his physical symptoms too (sensitive stomach) as well as his jumpiness and reactivity, I started to offer treatments to the animals at the RSPCA shelter Tigger came from. A few of the ways Reiki has helped rescue animals I've worked with Helps them to feel more relaxed Helps them to feel safe, and in a held, comfortable energy Helps them feel seen, connected with and understood Helps them to process and release trauma, worries, confusion and anxiety, in a safe, gentle way, at their own speed Empowers them to use the energy to heal in their own way, with no judgement, no expectation and no performance required from them. Have you got any questions about animal Reiki, or Reiki for shelter animals? If so, ask away on this forum! Volunteering with the RSPCA was an incredible learning experience for me - in all kinds of unexpected ways, and I believe it has helped my work as a Complementary Therapist for humans, as well as for my work in Reiki for Animals. Here's a link, if you'd like to book a treatment for your companion animal. And before you go, it'd be great to hear whether you know about or are interested in Reiki for Animals, in the Poll below, as well as on the forum! So go ahead and click below - as many options as are relevant to you. And if you want to join in the conversation on the forum, you're very welcome! Like 0 comments 0 Reiki Ema Mar 08, 2023 Welcome to the Forum General Discussion Share your thoughts. Feel free to add GIFs, videos, hashtags and more to your posts and comments. Get started by commenting below. Like 0 comments 0 Reiki Ema Mar 08, 2023 Introduce yourself General Discussion We'd love to get to know you better. Take a moment to say hi to the community in the comments. Like 0 comments 0 Forum - Frameless From questions about Reiki for Animals, to Reiki courses in Cheshire (which I offer!), to sharing experiences or perspectives on Wellbeing or Complementary Therapies - you're most welcome to join the conversation (or start your own!)

Reiki Healing, Empowering, Uplifting “Reiki" (ray-key) is Japanese... a natural system to help bring about an improved sense of wellbeing and a positive feeling of spiritual renewal. This tradition was founded by Dr Mikao Usui in the early 20th century and evolved as a result of his research, experience and dedication. It is a tradition that is open to any belief system and benefits may include deep relaxation and the promotion of a calm peaceful sense of wellbeing. Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council Book Reiki now What is Reiki? Click to download the New e-booklet "All About Reiki" for Young People As a CNHC-accredited Practitioner of Reiki, I have been “attuned” and trained by a Reiki Master who has a direct lineage back to Reiki’s founder: Mikao Usui. By utilizing my skills as a Holistic Therapist and Teacher, I strive to provide the best care possible for my clients by using energy work to help heal imbalances within their bodies. Whether clients are seeking physical, emotional, or mental healing, Reiki has the healing power to help. As a Reiki Master Teacher myself, m y goal is to empower others with the ability to heal themselves and others. ​ Since starting my Reiki journey in 2019, I have witnessed the transformative power of Reiki through countless clients - humans and animals - as well as for myself. As one of the first Professional Complementary Therapies in the UK to organise itself and come under CNHC regulation, the Reiki Council's member Associations hold themselves to an extremely high standard of professionalism and excellence. My passion for Reiki, as well as my commitment to client-centred excellence and Continuous Professional Development, have led to my becoming a highly qualified and government-registered practitioner, dedicating my life to helping others find peace, balance and wholeness. ​ Reiki sessions provide a gentle yet powerful healing experience. Reiki is carried out over clothing, and does not use physical manipulation or rely on pressure (treatments use light touch or can be done hands-off). This makes Reiki a completely non-invasive, and accessible therapy, which has no contraindications when used on its own. Experience deep relaxation and rejuvenation as I channel healing energy to help you let go of blockages, refresh and renew your natural energetic flow, and promote improved harmony in your mind and body. ​ Reiki is safe for people of all ages, and in all states of health, and it works holistically - seemingly flowing to where it’s needed, automatically. Join the growing number of people in the North West of England, who are discovering the transformative benefits of Reiki therapy, with an experienced, compassionate practitioner. I take a holistic approach to healing, addressing imbalances and hidden issues which may be present, to promote release, relaxation and inner peace. My sessions are designed to meet you where you stand, and are tailored to address your specific needs on the day. You may feel relaxed and ready for quality rest, or feel lighter, energized, rejuvenated, and ready to take on whatever the Universe has in store for you. Book Reiki now What will happen in your first Reiki treatment Before your Reiki session begins, your therapist should have a short chat with you. This is to check in about how you're feeling that day, whether you prefer a hands-on or hands-off approach for your treatment, and any special requests you might have (like if you need to stretch or keep your eyes open). Remember - you're in control, so if there are specific areas you'd rather avoid (for example, maybe you'd prefer not to have your feet worked on), just let your therapist know. You should also be able to bring a friend or carer along whether it's for safety, logistics, or just reassurance. If you choose to do this, it's a good idea to let your therapist know, ahead of time, so that they can make any arrangements necessary for seating etc, for the person accompanying you to be in the treatment space. This chat is also your chance to ask your therapist questions or for clarification, or to share any concerns you might have. Your Reiki therapist is there to make this experience as smooth and tailored to you as possible, so don't be shy! ​ During the treatment itself, you'll typically be comfortably lying or sitting down, fully clothed but having removed your shoes, coat, glasses and any heavy jewellery. You'll perhaps be covered with a cosy blanket; and in a space free of harsh lighting. Soft, soothing music (if you'd like) sets the scene for your relaxation and comfort. You should feel free to hit the pause button or halt the treatment anytime you wish. This will not impact negatively on your treatment in any way, and Reiki can stop and start as many times as you need it to. Reiki has a way of gently releasing and clearing blocks on various levels, which might manifest as a strong emotional response like laughter or tears, subtle movements in your limbs, or even a cough (especially if a throat chakra block is shifting). If you find yourself surprised or concerned about these reactions, or if you just need a moment to regroup before continuing, take a breather whenever you'd like. You're in the driving seat, and you're best placed to know what you need, so don't worry that it's being rude or difficult - quite the contrary! ​ Experiencing responses like those described above, is completely normal and often occurs as a natural outcome of the Reiki energy working to restore a healthy balance and flow of qi in the body. ​ A Reiki treatment will usually be a full body treatment from head to foot; sometimes lying on the back, sometimes in side position or lying on the front. This really depends on any physical requirements you might have, your own preference/comfort, as well as the Reiki professional’s intuition (i.e. a Reiki practitioner may not need or may choose not to ask a client to move onto their front or side, as Reiki can be used to reach those areas without the client having to move). However, please don't feel you have to go along with what's ordinarily done, and remember - the practitioner is there for you, not the other way around. So if you have a preference, a professional Reiki practitioner should welcome you sharing that. Don't be shy - you're helping them to help you get the most from the treatment - and that's what it's all about! ​ Your Reiki practitioner will often also ask whether there’s a particular outcome or goal you'd like the Reiki treatment to help with; because although the outcome expected should not be fixed, it can be empowering and helpful for you to create a mantra, or set an intention in your mind, to take into the treatment with you. ​ Each Reiki treatment will be experienced differently by each individual person, and you are likely to experience different treatments with the same practitioner, differently. It’s a dynamic process, and how someone receives and experiences Reiki will depend on how they are feeling, and how their energy is, on that particular day. In a way, how different people experience Reiki is a bit like listening to music! How the music makes you feel, and how much you feel affected by it will vary, depending on how you’re feeling, the weather, what’s just happened in your day and how much sleep you got last night - as well as who's performing the music. If Reiki doesn't feel the way you're expecting it to, or the way you've felt it before, that's nothing to be concerned about. Reiki always works, and it always has a positive effect. The way we experience it can be really vivid and "good weird" (as many people have described it to me, after their first session!) but this can actually be a distraction from the healing itself. One way you could look at it, is that your brain is trying to interpret the energy and understand it - and this can give the images and colours/sensations which some people experience. The healing itself happens just the same, whether or not there are any other aspects or interesting things we experience. And seeing colours/people etc doesn't always have a deeper meaning. See whether you can step back from trying to understand or engage with any "weird" experiences you might be having (or not) and just accept whatever the body and brain goes through as just one layer. You could maybe instead, see whether you can tune into the deeper healing that's going on, and notice what happens then... ​ Some of the most commonplace responses/experiences that people have during a Reiki treatment are: Temperature changes (in all or part of the body); Tingling sensations, or feelings of an increase in air pressure; The feeling that their body is very heavy, or very light; Seeing colours or images/people/dreaming; Not knowing whether they’re awake or asleep; The feeling that more than one person is giving them Reiki; Deep relaxation; Busy thoughts continuing, but still feeling very relaxed; Sudden insight or realisations about their own lives; Feelings of deep reassurance/wellbeing/feeling uplifted. After a treatment, you may feel a little light-headed or “spacey”, and so you should be given the chance to come round slowly. Your practitioner should then let you sit for a few minutes and offer you a drink of water or tea, so that you can reground properly (come back into the here & now, and feel fully back in your body), before you leave. There are also some things you should try to do after receiving Reiki, so that you can reap the maximum benefit from your treatment. I stay well hydrated after a Reiki treatment, take things easy - try to avoid high-intensity exercise on the same day as your treatment; avoid stimulants. This is purely because the Reiki energy will still be in your body, still doing its job, for a couple of days after treatment – and you’ll reap more benefits from it if you follow these guidelines. There are also some mild post-treatment symptoms that you might experience: feeling a little more emotional, as stuck emotional blocks or experiences come to the surface and are released (like a holistic Reiki detox); feeling a little under the weather – from the physical detoxification effects of the treatment – mild cold symptoms, for example. This should only last a day or two, and will only be very mild; Feeling thirsty; Needing the toilet more often; Having memories or ideas surfacing or resurfacing, or "big dreams" (try not to worry or try too hard to figure them out - writing down what you experience/remember can be useful as you'll be able to revisit and make more sense of these things afterwards, when you have a little more distance and clarity. ​ If you have any more serious symptoms, please see a healthcare professional, as any post-Reiki symptoms will be mild and short-lived. And if you have any concerns or questions, your Reiki professional should be available for you to get in touch to talk to. Book Reiki now How does Reiki work? Whilst science can’t explain how Reiki does what it does, there have been many robust studies carried out, over more than 10 years - so there is a good deal of empirical evidence proving some of the effects (quantitative) of Reiki (as well as the qualitative observations). These studies focus on: the effects on people receiving Reiki and the effects on those giving Reiki. Some of the effects of Reiki that the UK Government’s Regulator of Complementary and Natural Healthcare (CNHC) lists on their website, are: Encouraging relaxation; Bringing balance to the mind and emotions; Feelings of peace, and/or of being uplifted; Promoting a calm, peaceful sense of wellbeing; Encouraging positive lifestyle changes; A greater inner harmony and balance; Greater emotional resilience. ​ Many hospices and healthcare facilities (both in the United Kingdom and in other countries) have been integrating Reiki into their services, for many years - with volunteers as well as paid professionals. Reiki's benefits continue to become even more widely recognised and accepted by mainstream Western Medicine practitioners, in the United Kingdom, and other countries, thanks to charities and projects like "Full Circle Fund Therapies " whose stated aim is "to introduce, evaluate and research Reiki in clinical practice.", and "Reiki Medic-Care" (I'm a volunteer practitioner in this initiative, which has recently published its first Research Article, with data gathered from Medics receiving distance Reiki during the pandemic). ​ Find out more at the UK Reiki Federation or the CNHC. Book Reiki now