There are not many conditions that are completely contraindicated, in almost all cases, the treatment can be adapted to suit your needs.

Treatment is not recommended in the following situations:

First trimester of pregnancy, acute infections or illness, skin infections, fever or flu.

I need to know if you’re taking prescription medications regularly, the dosage and what they are. This is to keep you safe. Being on medication doesn’t rule out aromatherapy but it will change how strong the oil blend is and what oils I choose.

If you use aromatherapy at home, shop bought, home made or from another aromatherapist, please let me know.

When you arrive we will go straight to my therapy room upstairs. Please wear a mask until you are on the massage table (if required by current Covid guidelines).

You’ll need to remove your shoes and anything else uncomfortable or bulky. It’s a good idea to wear comfortable loose clothing, and bring and extra pair of socks to keep your feet warm.

The treatment will last around 45 mins however please allow an hour for your session.

Lying fully clothed on my massage couch, I will use techniques such as aura scanning and brushing, along with the healing treatment itself. I can work over the body, where no touch is involved, or, if preferred, I can lay hands directly onto the body in various locations from head to toe. Each hand placement stays in places for a few minutes. Areas that need extra attention will be given extra time.

Your healing session may take place in my therapy room, but it’s also possible that we may go out into the garden for all or part of it.

Personalised sessions will be crafted just for you and may take place indoors our outside depending of weather and your needs.

You can prepare for your Reiki or healing session by avoiding heavy meals, wearing comfortable clothing and scheduling a bit more time after your session for yourself.

If you feel the cold, you may want to bring a pair of warm socks to wear or your favourite blanket to cosy into during your session.

Reiki and healing can sometimes shift emotions and unblock energy flows within the body.

It is common after treatments to experience a ‘healing crisis’.

A healing crisis is often described as things getting worse before they get better. You may experience strong emotions, a rise or change in energy, more insight or a shift inside yourself. On the whole, treatments tend to leave my clients feeling refreshed and more clear, relaxed and more focused in daily life, however for some it may release emotions that have been locked away. If this happens, please seek support from a therapist, close friend, support group or your GP. You can of course always message me and I’d be happy to chat with you about your experiences.

It is recommended to drink plenty of water and urinate often, eat fresh healthy foods and get plenty of rest and sleep after your session.

If you are concerned about anything after a treatment, please contact me.

There is no rule regarding Reiki and healing. Sessions of Reiki may be more beneficial if had regularly, however, some people prefer to come for healing when they feel they need it.

Personalised sessions, or course of sessions can be arranged to facilitate a deeper level of healing. Number of sessions would be agreed between us and each session can be tailord to meet your needs.

I am attuned to traditional Usui Reiki that was brought to the world through Dr Mikao Usui (born 1865-1926). Usui Reiki was continued after Dr Usui’s death by two dedicated students. Dr Chujiro Hayashi and then Mrs Hawayo Takata.

My direct lineage back to Dr Usui is as follows:

Dr Mikao Usui
Dr Chukiro Hayashi
Hawaya Takata
Iris Ishikuro
Arthur Robertson
Rick & Emma Ferguson
Margarette L Shelton
Kathleen Ann Milner
Robert N Washberger
Tricia Courtney Dickens
Wendy Haley
Karen Harrison
Cat Manasa Hawkins (née Stone)