What to Expect During a Reiki Session
I remember my first Reiki session—I didn’t really know what it was. I think I thought I was going to get a massage, and I definitely didn’t understand what energy healing meant at the time. But something about it stuck with me.
To be honest, I didn’t have many Reiki sessions before I dove into the work myself. I got attuned to Reiki One pretty quickly—not because I was “ready,” but because I wanted to help myself and my animals. I learned by doing. I felt the energy. I trusted what I was being guided toward. And it grew from there.
So if you’re new to Reiki and unsure what to expect, I get it. There’s no judgment—just curiosity. My sessions now are always different depending on who’s on the table. Every practitioner brings their own gifts, and I’ve found my own rhythm over time—guided by intuition, training, and the deep listening that happens when we hold space for someone’s healing.
Let me walk you through what it’s like to receive a Reiki session with me.
🌬️ Before the Session: Clearing & Intention
When you arrive, I begin by smudging you with sage at the door to clear any residual energy you may be carrying. This helps create a clean slate for your body and spirit to receive what it needs.
We’ll chat briefly about how you’re feeling, what brought you in, and any specific intentions or areas of focus. Whether you're seeking emotional clarity, physical support, nervous system recalibration, or just curious to see what shows up—I’ll meet you right there.
✨ During the Session: Deep Listening & Intuitive Flow
You’ll lie fully clothed on a comfortable massage table. I’ll guide you into a relaxed, meditative state with breath and sound. Throughout the session, I blend Reiki energy with:
Chakra alignment and energetic balancing
Intuitive clearing of stagnant energy
Cutting of cords that are no longer serving your highest healing
Support from your guides, angels, and ancestors (yes, I invite them in!)
Therapeutic sound tools and frequency tracks
Muscle testing and emotional code work, when called for
I don’t follow a script—I listen deeply to what your body is asking for. Some moments are still and quiet. Others involve subtle movements, energy clearing, or sound shifts. Often, you may drift into a dreamlike state as the nervous system resets.
🌀 Aftercare: Integration & Insight
After your session, we’ll take a few moments to reflect. I often pull a card and share intuitive messages that came through from your guides. I’ll reflect back anything I saw or felt—whether it's emotions, images, physical sensations, or messages.
Some clients receive answers to questions they didn’t know they were holding. Others feel like something deep has shifted, even if they can’t quite explain it. That’s the magic of this work—it bypasses logic and goes straight to the source.
🌿 What You Might Feel Afterward
Everyone responds differently, but common experiences include:
Deep calm and mental clarity
Emotional release or lightness
Feeling more “you” again
Gentle detox or increased awareness
A sense of connection to something bigger
A deep night of sleep
Drink plenty of water, rest if you can, and notice what comes up in the days that follow. Healing doesn’t always happen on the table—it often continues unfolding long after the session ends.
💫 Still Curious?
If you're new to Reiki or energy healing, I invite you to come with an open mind. Let go of the “how” and allow your body to guide the way.
Reiki is not about fixing. It’s about remembering.
Remembering your capacity to feel grounded, whole, and connected again.
