What Actually Happens During a Reiki Session?
Have you ever felt exhausted, disconnected, or just not quite “yourself”? Maybe your sleep’s off, your mind’s racing, or you feel like something is out of balance but can’t explain it. That’s exactly how many of my clients feel when they first arrive for a Reiki session.
If you’ve heard of Reiki but aren’t sure what it actually involves—or if you’re wondering whether it’s right for you—this post will guide you through everything you can expect during a Reiki session at Lisa J Healing in Milton Keynes.
What Is Reiki – And Why Do People Choose It?
Reiki is a gentle, hands-on energy healing technique that helps release stress, rebalance your energy, and create a deep sense of calm. It’s often described as a warm, tingling, or peaceful feeling that flows through the body as I channel healing light to where you need it most.
Clients often turn to Reiki when:
- They’re burnt out or overwhelmed
- They feel stuck emotionally, energetically, or spiritually
- They’re navigating perimenopause, chronic fatigue, or migraines
- They’ve “tried everything” and want to explore holistic healing
The Reiki Systems I Offer
I offer three powerful styles of Reiki. You’ll receive one system per session, depending on your needs:
- Usui Reiki – the traditional system that deeply relaxes the nervous system and helps calm anxiety or stress.
- Karuna Ki Reiki – focused on compassion, heart healing, and releasing emotional pain (ideal for grief, trauma, or heartbreak).
- EnSofic Reiki – a magickal, high-frequency system from the Modern Mystery School lineage, ideal for deep spiritual transformation and light-body activation.
Each type flows differently, and if you are unsure of which one to choose, I’ll intuitively select the one most aligned with your energy.
Welcome to My Healing Space
When you arrive, you’ll be welcomed into my Temple of Light – a warm, cosy healing space in Milton Keynes. The couch is heated, cosy and supportive. The salt lamps glow. Soft music plays in the background. Delicate aromatherapy fills the air. Crystals are placed with intention around the space. Everything is designed to help you feel held, safe, and supported from the moment you walk in.
Lying on the Couch: Breath, Stillness & Receiving
You’ll remain fully clothed and lie back on the treatment couch, supported by soft blankets and warm salt bolsters. I’ll guide you through a few minutes of gentle breathing to help your body relax and settle into the session. We call this diaphragmatic breathing – slow, deep breaths into your belly – and it instantly helps your nervous system switch into “receive” mode.
As you start to relax, I begin the Reiki. I’ll gently place my hands over energy points on your body (no pressure or manipulation – just light, still hands). You may feel warmth, tingling, lightness, or a floating sensation. Some people see colours or have emotions rise to the surface. Others feel a deep peace they haven’t experienced in years.
Whatever shows up is welcome. Reiki works gently but powerfully, shifting stuck energy, calming the mind, and helping your system return to balance.
After the Reiki: Intuitive Guidance & Support
Once the energy flow is complete, I’ll sit with you and offer intuitive feedback. This part of the session often includes:
- Oracle card messages
- What I sensed energetically in the session
- Which crystals or oils may support you
- Spiritual insights and patterns to explore
Clients often tell me this is the part where everything “clicks” — when something deep makes sense, or they feel truly seen and understood.
What Happens After a Reiki Session?
You may feel lighter, clearer, more energised—or you may need rest and water. Everyone responds differently, and that’s okay. I’ll share self-care tips and let you know what to expect in the hours and days afterward.
For deeper transformation, many clients book a series of sessions or combine Reiki with Life Activation or a full Healing Map Package.
Who Reiki Helps Most
Reiki is especially supportive for:
- Women navigating emotional burnout or chronic stress
- Those living with fatigue, migraines, or hormonal imbalance
- Empaths, healers, therapists & coaches who give to everyone but themselves
- Spiritual seekers who feel disconnected or “off path”
Real Client Words
“It felt like something I’ve been holding onto for years finally let go. I cried, then felt lighter than I have in months.”
“Lisa doesn’t just do Reiki. She gets to the root of what’s going on, energetically and emotionally. I always leave feeling reconnected.”
FAQs About Reiki
Does Reiki hurt? Not at all. It’s deeply relaxing and often feels like a gentle warmth or soft vibration.
Do I need to believe in Reiki for it to work? Nope! It works regardless of belief. Just come with an open mind.
Can I talk during the session? Most people stay quiet to go inward, but if something comes up, you’re free to share.
How many sessions will I need? Some feel a shift after one session. Others book regular appointments for deeper healing and maintenance.
Book Your Reiki Session in Milton Keynes
If your body, mind or spirit is asking for rest, reset or release—Reiki could be the invitation your soul has been waiting for.
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Lisa J | The Holistic Mechanic & Energy Engineer | Milton Keynes
Helping women break free from burnout, trauma & energetic blocks through lineage-based energy healing, Reiki, and sacred bodywork.
