What is it?
Reiki is a form of energy medicine. Reiki means 'universal life force energy'. The role of the practitioner is simply to act as a channel for this energy. Reiki energy flows through the practitioner and enters the body via the practitioner's hands. Reiki enters the body and flows along the bodies in built energy system. It works to help both flush and revitalise the energy system, helping to boost the body, mind and spirit. The aim is never to "cure" but to seek to harmonise the system. This means that it can be a suitable treatment option for anybody in any state of health.

What Can I Expect?
Each session is individually tailored to you. Zoe works with you and not your illness or condition. After your details have been taken you will be asked to lie, fully clothed, on the treatment couch. Music will be gently playing in the background and you will be invited to relax and drift off. Zoë's hands will be gently placed on parts of the body (although Reiki can also be done with the Practitioners hands off the body). Reiki is gentle, non manipulative and deeply relaxing. As with any energy therapy there is no one way to respond, only your way. Most people experience a profound sense of relaxation which means that some may fall asleep. Others can feel as if their body becomes very heavy whilst some experience extreme lightness as if they're floating. Most experience a sensation of warmth or coolness being emitted from Zoë's hands. Depending on your sensitivity to energy you may feel sensations of tingling, numbness or general energy movement within the body as the energy works to restore flow throughout the system. Some people feel nothing and this means that their sensitivity to energy is low. Sensitivity does not, however, equate with effectiveness so it is not important. Some people can experience vivid images, colours and even insights whilst others drift in and out of thinking about life events. After a Reiki session you can feel energized, relaxed or even sleepy depending on what Reiki energy has been working with in your system. A few deep breathes of fresh air afterwards usually brings most people back to full waking state.

Zoe also works with you to identify where you might be losing energy from in your life. Once areas have been identified targeted tools may be given for you to help you manage your own energies better.

A Reiki session can benefit you as a one off treatment or you can book a course of treatments in consultation with Zoë.

"It seems to me that when there’s a life lesson to be learned 'someone' has a way of making sure you find the right teacher.
I was at a point where I thought I was never going to heal completely and in stepped the universe. Totally unsure of what was in store, but so desperate to get 'well' that I would have done almost anything, I made an appointment with Zoe. It became very clear, very quickly that Zoe was going to teach/guide me but that ALL the answers actually lay within me, it was merely a case of asking the questions and accepting the answers – often not the answers I wanted to hear or acknowledge. But I was never alone, Zoe was there from step one. Zoe truly gives her all. She is never condescending or belittling. Her patience appears limitless and she seems to genuinely care! Most of all- IT WORKS. I was so cynical of Energy Healing and anything of that ilk. Now I am a complete convert and I feel a better person for it.
I have seen so many people that have been clients of Zoe. People from all backgrounds with ailments from general aches and pains to feeling as if they can no longer go on. The difference in them all is tangible. Some appeared to need one or two sessions others (like me) take much longer but with Zoe there's no rush. All her work is done with a smile, a laugh and in a way that feels relaxed and non-threatening.
There are probably a million things I would like to say to Zoe but what sums it all up for me is Thank You Zoe, you're truly unique."
Lynne, Edinburgh

"Treatments with Zoë have enabled me to realise and achieve my goals both personally and professionally. She has taught me varying techniques to use through every experience in life, to rise above difficulties, and to achieve more than I ever imagined. I have grown more spiritually and learnt to let go of things in my life which are holding me back, or don’t allow me to grow emotionally, spiritually or professionally. I can now see change as a positive experience!"
Lisa Stead

A Note from Zoë
Illness or being 'not quite right' is a sign that on some level we are out of balance. In the world we live in today there are very few truly balanced people. It has taken a long time for one of these people to be me! As a Practitioner my role is not to 'fix you' but I can provide you with insight and some tried and tested tools so that you participate in fixing yourself.

Rebalancing an energy field often can provide people with an opportunity for them to explore who they are, assess what they really want and ask the question, 'Am I happy?' This can truely be some of the most very rewarding work you can ever do. When we create a life that we truly want our energy field rebalances (giving the body the best opportunity for the system to self-heal) quickly and with ease.

Things you can do for yourself now that are simple and highly effective:

• 1. Drink water- almost every physiological process requires it! It gives you more energy and it's readily available.
• 2. Make time for yourself - most people don't! Ask yourself what would I like to do for me and no one else. Making quality space for you is critical.
• 3. Think good thoughts - most people don't. Your thoughts and expectations release chemicals into your body - make them good ones! You can do this by shouting, "Stop!" to the automatic voice of negativity that often pretends to be your best friend but actually is your worst enemy.
• 4. Take up a form of exercise - if exerting yourself seems like hell then try a Hatha Yoga class or take a walk outside.
• 5. If there are outstanding issues or jobs to be done in your current life or from the past, sort them - if it's a filing job that needs done or a relationship that needs healed, get to it! Issues like these can act as taps in our energy field, which effectively drain us and make us more susceptible to negativity. Who wants that?
• 6. Have fun!

Press articles

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