Frequently Asked Questions

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Reiki is a form of energy healing that works with the body's chakra centers and promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch. Rei=universal life Ki=energy

Everyone has the ability to connect with their own healing energy. This energy should be strong and free flowing.  When the energy becomes weak or blocked, it can lead to symptoms of physical, mental/emotional imbalances, or dysfunction.

Reiki works on the mind, body and emotions. It can help the body create an environment to balance itself on a very deep level.

Even if you are in good health, regular Reiki treatments can help your ability to respond to stress and serve as a form of preventive medicine.

Reiki benefits may include:

     *Intense relaxation 

     *Promote tissue and bone healing after surgery or injury

     *Stimulate immune system

     *Promote natural self-healing

     *Relieves pain and tension

     *Improved sleep

According to Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, Reiki can assist patients with:

     *Cancer--provides relief from fatigue, stress and side effects

     *Psychological distress- Anxiety and depression

     *Chronic pain   

     *Digestive issues

     *Infertility     

     *Stress-related illnesses 

EFT  (Emotional Freedom Technique, Thought Field Therapy)  is a mind/body technique where a person taps on specific acupressure points on the hands, face and body. This method is used to help reduce negative emotions, stress, anxiety, and possibly diminish cravings by helping restore balance to the body's energy flow. 

An IIN Health Coach recognizes that each person has their own dietary, lifestyle, physical and emotional needs.  The coach utilizes a bio-individual, holistic approach that empowers the client to create personalized food and lifestyle changes over a period of time to meet their unique needs and goals.  This type of approach assists clients to become the healthiest, happiest versions of themselves.

A chakra is an energy center within our body that have their own vibrational energy.  There are 7 main chakras within the body located along the spine from the crown of the head to the pelvis. Each chakra corresponds to specific areas of the body such as nerves, organs and our energy field.  To function at your best, the chakras need to stay open or balanced. If any of the energy centers become blocked,  it may result in physical or emotional symptoms.

The entire appointment typically lasts 1.5 hours which includes the Reiki therapy session (45-60 minutes), and discussion before and after.

Your body has over 1000 receptors associated with the sense of smell.  The aroma, made up of plant chemical compounds, of the essential oil creates a direct link with different parts of the brain, such as the limbic system and the hypothalamus. The limbic system's function is to process and regulate memory and emotion. The hypothalamus influences the pituitary gland which secretes hormones to help regulate blood pressure, hunger, thyroid function, sleep cycles, and memory.  By smelling the aroma of the essential oils, it elicits benefits both physically and emotionally.  

Along with the emotional component, gentle touch can also influence physiological responses in ways other communication methods can't. Tender touch provides stress-relieving effects for the body, triggering the release of oxytocin, known as the love or hug hormone.  By combining smell and touch, this AromaTouch technique is very powerful. No matter what you're going through, whether it's emotional or physical challenges, or both, this technique helps address all the systemic constants (chronic stressors) to break the cycle of unrest and bring you back to a state of resiliency.