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My Background
Hello, my name is Kate. I am so grateful that you have found my website. I believe that everyone's journey is a fluid process of learning. I have been a Reiki Master and Practitioner for over 25 years. In that time, I have found that Reiki has been a significant way of life for me. It guides my decisions and actions, because it is not just a holistic modality, but rather a living practice.
I have studied the Usui methodology of Reiki. I was trained by the incredible Gail Greenfield. Gail is a world renowned teacher and practitioner. During my very first treatment by Gail, I had a profound experience and decided in that moment that I wanted to share Reiki for the rest of my life with anyone that I could be helpful to.
I can't wait to meet you and assist you in your journey.
My Approach
My approach to Reiki is quite simple. I adhere to the Usui method of Reiki. As such, in it's simplest definition, I am a liaison for energy. I believe that there is a Universal Energy that is healing in nature. I have studied the Usui method so that I might be a conduit for you to receive healing energy. It is my honor to be present and facilitate this session.
Some Common Questions
How long is a Reiki session?
A session is generally one hour. 90 minute sessions may be available in some cases.
Will I be lying down on a massage table or sitting?
Reiki is usually performed on a client who is fully reclined comfortably on a massage table. It also may be performed on a client who is semi-reclined on a massage chair or recliner. If you have mobility or pain issues please communicate these to your Practitioner so they may make you your most comfortable for the session.
Am I clothed during my Reiki session?
Yes. Unlike a massage therapy session, you can be fully clothed. For a Reiki session you will want to wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing.
Will the Reiki Practitioner’s hands touch me in any way?
Reiki is usually done with a light gentle pressure static touch, or the Practitioner’s hands may be a few inches/centimeters above your body at the hand positions with no actual touch. There are standard hand placements beginning at your head or feet, avoiding all sensitive body parts. Discuss with your Practitioner so that you have a clear understanding what your particular session will be and so that they can accommodate any requests.
The Usui Reiki Method
Usui Shiki Ryoho
The Usui System of Reiki Healing
Usui Shiki Ryoho (the Usui System of Natural Healing, is a Japanese Healing Art. This form was founded in Japan and the basis of the practice is referred to as self healing/self treatment. A little over 100 years ago a Japanese man, Mikao Usui, began a personal search that ended with his having contact with the energy Reiki. His practice grew and eventually Reiki was introduced out of Japan via Hawaii in 1937 by Hawayo Takata Sensei. It is passed on from one person to another through a specific initiation, teachings and a defined form of practice.
The Japanese word ‘reiki’ can be translated as ‘universal life energy’ and the Usui System is a way of working with reiki for healing of self and others. The word healing is used in the sense of regaining harmony and wholeness. Usui Shiki Ryoho addresses the whole person on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels and those that we cannot identify at the present.
Usui Shiki Ryoho has been defined by the former lineage bearer, Phyllis Lei Furumoto, as having four Aspects: healing practice, personal development, spiritual discipline and mystic order. The Aspects accompany a central core of practice and philosophy referred to as the Nine Elements. The combination of all the Elements and Aspects and their inter-relationships creates the system which has a proven, predictable capacity to take people along a profound path of healing, growth and spiritual deepening. If any part is changed or left out, the form is no longer recognized and is considered to be another form of Reiki practice.
The importance and deeper meaning of the elements and aspects and the whole system is mainly beyond words and gradually unfolds through personal experience. The following is a brief outline.
Four Aspects
Healing Practice - Usui Shiki Ryoho has as its basis self treatment and a form of treatment to be used as a way to treat others. This is achieved through a series of laying-on-of-hands treatment positions.
Personal Development – Through the practice of this system, the student is presented in everyday life with choices. These choices address underlying principles and beliefs that the student has acquired over the years of life. These principles and beliefs are often challenged as they may not be beneficial for the student’s path toward authenticity.
Spiritual Discipline - inherent in the regular practice of the Form is the connection to spirit within each of us as a human being. This connection to spirit can result in students considering this practice as a spiritual path.
Mystic Order - practice of Usui Shiki Ryoho brings mystic experiences and a sense of connection and common purpose with others following this path
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