Why Energy Medicine?
The idea that human beings are fields of energy is not new. Known as ki in Japanese, chi in Chinese, and prana in Sanskrit, ancient traditions have always been aware of the essence that underlies vitality.
Today, modern science - quantum physics, in particular - validates what our ancestors already know: that the intelligence of the universe, and everything in it, is composed of energy.
In short, there exists a universal life force or energy which is fundamental to who you are.
Do you know what Your Unique Vibrational Frequency is?
When you understand that you are a multi-layered being - that you are so much more than a physical body - you get to move towards balance and wholeness by journeying to your most pure self: your individual energetic frequency.
The physical atoms that make up the You that you see in the mirror are made up of vortices of energy that are constantly spinning and vibrating, each one radiating its own unique energy signature.
By elevating and strengthening your vibration, you get to shine your energetic light and contribute to being a beneficial force field for the planet.
And in this time of change and crisis for people and the planet, when healing is sorely needed, your healing will have a ripple effect on those around you and, by extension, the entire world.
So let's understand your human body from this energetic perspective, and why energy medicine is good for you:
As a baby, you were born with an energy field as you entered this world. Based on a variety of factors, such as your Soul blueprint, inherited energetics, and environmental factors etc, your energy field would have carried a vibrational essence special to you.
As you go through life, macro/micro trauma and stress cause your energy channels to be blocked. Over time, this can manifest in physical symptoms, which we recognise as illness. It is this imbalance in your subtle energy field that creates conditions of disease and emotional distress.
Because health requires a sustained and balanced flow of life force energy throughout the body, disturbances in that flow result in physical, emotional, and mental illnesses.
In short, disruptions in the flow of your energy results in a disharmony of the body, mind, and spirit.
This suggests that energetic patterns should be addressed to support vitality and well-beng. When adequate life force flows through your body, you naturally manage stress and challenges with greater ease and resilience.
This is precisely what energy medicine offers: energy healing works to rebalance the vibrational field of the individual at the subtlest level, which thereby enhances health and immune function on the physical plane. You are able to bounce back better because your mental and emotional health are also robust.
In energy medicine, healing is done, not to treat specific diseases, but to balance the energy field of the individual. Additionally, energy work may be done to improve one's health by boosting flow of this energy.
I see my work as an Energy Worker in terms of supporting my client to come back to her full Light essence - the unique vibrational signature that is yours and yours alone.
Life circumstances often cause us to dim our Light - to hide or retreat -, but doing so also blocks us from fully embracing the gifts and blessings that are right here, and truly meant for you.
As a Reiki Master Practitioner who has been practising Reiki consistently for 20 years, both on myself and with clients, I continue to refine and hone my healing work so I can give my best.
Besides Reiki, I also utilise a host of tools that support healing. These include crystals, sound therapy, and plant essences.
You can be assured of a quality session when you sign up for a treatment. I now conduct distance healing sessions online, over zoom, where geography poses no barrier to your health and well-being.
(Read more about the effectiveness of Quantum Healing here)
Each 60 minutes session includes a consultation at the start, and a follow up engagement at the end. Based on your personalised needs, I will send a combination of Usui, Karuna, Tantra, Kundalini, and Yggdrasil Reiki to best suit your energetic state.
If you're curious about my journey…
I first experienced Reiki when I was 19, when the PTSD of living under the roof of a physically violent and abusively volatile household nudged me to find a solution for the anguish I was feeling. By chance, or synchronicity, I came across Reiki as an energy healing modality, and since my first experience, I have never looked back.
I had been a high-functioning anxious overachiever who was plagued with anxiety, depression, and low energy. Not wanting to spiral down into a debilitating condition, I had to first acknowledge that old trauma and woundings were still living inside of me; even though I had tried to forget painful experiences from the past, my cellular body remembered.
With Reiki, I began to first heal deep-seated energetic imprints in a gentle and soothing way, which had positive spillover effects on my mental habits and emotional state. My physical symptoms of low energy also improved. After I became attuned to Levels 1, 2, and 3, I began a dedicated journey of regular self-practice, as well as offering healing services to clients.
Today, I find it be one of the most effective modalities I have in my tookkit to enhance the well-being of both myself and my clients, especially as it heals at the root cause, i.e. at the level of the energetic body.
Why Reiki?
Reiki is one of the best known therapies for removing energy blocks and restoring a general sense of peace to the body - and for good reason.
During a Reiki session, healing energy arises from the practitioner's hand as a response to the client's needs. It is in this way customised to your needs and condition. The Reiki practitioner merely serves as a conduit to channel intelligent life force energy according to the individual's needs.
Like other energy healing modalities, Reiki works by restoring the flow of normal energy through the body. In individuals with disease or pain, this energy may be blocked or stagnant, thus disrupting its normal flow. Through energy work, this energy flow can be restored.
Why Reiki is a key part of your well-being:
Because of major stressors in our lives, most of us spend our time in sympathetic over-drive. Reiki can help restore and bring us back into balance by replenishing our adrenals.
Indeed, the research has shown that, when faced with stressors and challenging situations, Reiki can significantly help to increase a state of peace and calm detachment. This enables us to make good decisions from this place.
Through Reiki sessions, emotional balance can be restored, can be achieved, because Reiki cleanses old and stagnant energy from your body so that it becomes easier to give up past experiences, including old relationships that are no longer healthy.
What is Reiki?
"I believe there exists One Supreme Being - the Absolute Infinite - a Dynamic Force that governs the world and universe. It is an unseen spiritual power that vibrates and all other powers fade into insignificance beside it. So, therefore, it is Absolute! ... I shall call it 'Reiki'... Being a universal force from the Great Divine Spirit, it belongs to all who seek and desire to learn the art of healing." - Hawayo Takata
A term translated from the Japanese, Reiki loosely translates to "Universal Life Force Energy" in English. It is a therapeutic approach that helps repattern the client's energy field and accelerate healing of the body, mind and spirit.
A Reiki practitioner is able to tune in and direct this "Universal Life Force Energy" for the purpose of healing. S/he facilitates a client's healing by acting as a conduit to replenish energy flow and balance to an individual. By promoting the body's innate ablity to heal, Reiki can enhance and restore one's vitality.
In the traditional Usui Reiki system, there are three levels in which students receive attunements - in which energy centers are opened - in ceremony. Level 1 gives one the ability to start using Reiki on oneself, and on friends and family. In Level 2, which is also known as the practitioner level, students receive, and are able to use, the 3 main Reiki symbols. In the Master level (Level 3), students are given extensive training, the Master symbol, and the knowledge to be able to attune, teach Reiki, and train others as well.
In these Levels, the Reiki Master tunes the student into the correct energy frequency to start using Reiki immediately.
A Reiki lineage is like a family tree, and is used to trace a practitioner's line of attunements all the way back to Mikao Usui himself. All Reiki Master practitioners will incorporate their own teachings, and adapt what was taught to them to fit with their own style, whilst remaining true to the authentic symbols that were passed down to them.
The History of Usui Reiki,& its Relevance Today
Reiki has been around since the beginning of time, but the traditional Reiki story begins in the 1800s. It was 'rediscovered' by Mikao Usui, a Buddhist priest, who spent 21 days in deep meditation, praying and fasting on Mt. Kurama in Japan.
The story of Usui and his life can be easily found in several well-known books and online articles, and below is a brief list of resources that provide a useful starting point:
Books:
1. Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing Art, Diane Stein
2. Reiki: A Comprehensive Guide, Pamela Miles
Online Articles:
1. Reiki, by Ellen Zambo Anderson, Cindy Wolk-Weiss
2. History and Traditions of Reiki, by the International Association of Reiki Professionals
3. What is the History of Reiki? by William Lee Rand
Since the time of Usui, Reiki has changed and evolved. Even as we honour the origins of Reiki and its Japanese lineage, it is also prudent to respect the changing times, as well as the changing needs, of modern society.
Universal Life Force energy is something that anyone can make use of, and there is no limit to the possibilities offered by Reiki. With this in mind, any system that makes use of Reiki energy can be called Reiki, not just those systems that can be traced back to Usui Sensei. Some alternative methods include Karuna Reiki, Kundalini Reiki, and Yggdrasil Reiki.
What my Reiki clients have to say:
Recently, I have been recognising that I am energetically sensitive to negative energy, and wanted some support around this. Also, I found that my confidence and self belief were shaken, a problem which stemmed from childhood trauma, and I'd been feeling isolated and alone. I had previously cleared some blockages in my chakras with a Tantra healer, but I still struggled with trust issues.
After just one session with Irene, my anxiety was gone, and I felt very calm and relaxed afterward. During the Reiki treatment, I had a vision of looking at myself in the mirror. I had always been very critical of my body, but in this vision, I felt self-love when I saw my reflection, which is new and interesting for me. It feels like the start of a loving relationship with myself.
Towards the end of my treatment, the base of my spine tingled with warmth, and heat radiated from it. As I came out of the session, I felt my spine align and my neck straighten, and received a golden energy in my heart - a message of self-love that I am awakening to.
Irene is a natural at what she does; it is rare for me to feel a sense of trust, which is essential to be in a receptive state, and her presence enabled me to open up. I am deeply appreciative of how her healing has helped me so much, and I look forward to more sessions with Irene.
- R Huze, Engineer, USA
As an energy healer myself, I value receiving support, because I know it's easy to get enmeshed in my own issues. It's also helpful to receive feedback from someone who is energetically sensitive and can pick up on nuances in my field. Prior to the session, I had a migraine, with many thoughts spinning in my head. I wanted to feel calmer, safer, more centered and grounded. Irene did a great job of patiently checking in with me, asking questions and listening so she could create an intentional healing field.
All my life, I have been dealing with chronic illness, and I had been sickly since young. I also had my share of trauma growing up, and have spent many years processing imbalances and trapped emotions. What I appreciate about Irene's treatment is the sweet, gentle energy from her Reiki healing. There was light, silvery energy flowing into several areas of my body, especially my upper chest.
The day after our session, I continued to feel a tangible improvement in my wellbeing: my heart was open and calm, in a way that I was not able to access by myself previously. I am noticing that some things that were bothering me have shifted, and my mental chatter has slowed. Thank you Irene, for sending me clean, quality Reiki!
- W. Bray, Energy Healer, United States of America
Because of my country's political situation and some of the painful situations I had experienced, I found my mental health suffering. I started isolating myself, not wanting to meet people because being out in social situations was triggering. I found it traumatising to be around people but I had to do so for work, so I decided to reach out and receive some support from Irene. During the session, I felt a pleasant warmth and an enjoyable sensation of heat when Irene sent Reiki. I had had a lot on my mind prior to this, but after the session, I found that my nervousness and anxiety had eased. Though some sadness had come up during the treatment, I received support around releasing that, and felt much more calm and peaceful after the session.
- Khin Cho Cho Win, Marketing Manager, Myanmar
