What to Expect at Your First Reiki Session

If the idea of Reiki feels a little mysterious — or a little woo — you are exactly the person I wrote this for. Plenty of my clients come in curious but unsure, and almost all of them leave saying some version of "I don't fully understand what just happened, but I feel amazing." Let me take the mystery out of it.

What Reiki actually is

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice based on a simple idea: life force energy flows through all of us, and when it gets low or blocked — from stress, grief, illness, or just the grind of daily life — we feel it. Reiki works to restore that flow. It's gentle, non-invasive, and done fully clothed.

I'm a trained Reiki Master Practitioner, and I came to this work through my own healing journey. I bring the same care and honesty to the treatment table that I bring to the salon chair.

What a session is actually like

You'll lie down — on a massage table or reclined at the shampoo bowl, depending on what feels right — fully clothed and comfortable. I start with a brief check-in so I understand what you're carrying, then I work with my hands lightly on or just above your body, moving through your energy field.

There's no script. Some people feel warmth or a gentle tingling. Some feel a wave of emotion release. Many simply fall into the deepest rest they've had in months. All of those are normal. Your experience is your own, and nothing is "wrong" if your session looks different from someone else's.

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A few honest answers

Do I need to believe in it for it to work? No. Skeptics are genuinely welcome — you only need to be willing to rest and be present.

What do I wear? Whatever's comfortable. Loose clothing is ideal. Everything stays on.

Does something have to be wrong? Not at all. Many people come simply for restoration — not because they're in crisis, but because they want to feel more like themselves.

How to come in

Sessions are private and appointment-only, in a quiet studio designed for exactly this. You can explore my Reiki and intuitive guidance offerings here or book through Mangomint. Questions first? Text or call (951) 512-0074.

A space to exhale, reset, and return to yourself. Sometimes that's the most productive hour of your whole month.