Following my Reiki sessions, clients typically have a question or two, and these are the most common ones:
When should I book another session?
How often do people get Reiki?
How often should I get energy work, if I want to heal chronic illness, childhood trauma, etc?
Here are my thoughts.
The first thing to know is that Reiki will support you in the healing process on all levels – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual and always works for the greater good.
Reiki isn’t a magic pill. Reiki alone will not make things better in your life and it will not suddenly heal you from illnesses and solve your problems. If you want change, you must make an effort to change.
If you are suffering from physical pain in your body then you need to find the cause of that pain and address what is causing it, then take practical steps to change the cause, for it to stop hurting.
For example: Reiki can’t cure back ache if you are constantly lifting heavy items in the wrong way.
Reiki cannot cure stress or anxiety if you are not addressing the issues that are causing the stress and anxiety.
You alone are responsible for this.
It is a process, one that involves active participation from you. And remember, Reiki will always support you in the healing process and will give strength.
As far as the question goes, “how often should I get Reiki,” I think a lot of it depends on your current health circumstances, and your goals.
If the client actively going through chemo, dialysis, or other challenging treatments, they need energetic/spiritual support 2-3x/week for a while. These types of things tend to be more urgent or acute, and getting Reiki every few days can be beneficial here.
Others like a standing weekly session, as you might see a counsellor or therapist. This is a great pace for those wanting rapid healing, and who are taking the right steps to continue the work between sessions.
Most clients tend to fall in the 1-2x/month range. I think this is a good pace for most people, especially those who have more sensitive systems, have chronic health conditions, or just want some energetic maintenance. You can still make good progress with Reiki every other week or so.
People who don’t have any major health complaints and aren’t looking to unravel deep trauma may do just fine with a session every 2-3 months, or once per season. I see these as more of energetic “check-ins” and can be a great evaluate on how multiple aspects of your life are progressing. You may not see as visible of healing progress at this pace, but each tune-up is highly valuable in itself!
Of course, Reiki sessions will always be a great investment, no matter when you get them or how often. Even if you relax and receive once per year, on your birthday, you can still have a powerful experience.
Additionally, you can schedule Reiki around events or moments in your life too, for some extra clarity or vitality. Some people receive Reiki before/after an important travel trip, before a wedding or divorce, before a surgery, before or after the birth of a child, and other major milestones. In these cases, the session is tailored just for that event!
