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what is reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese technique in which I channel energy through my hands to clear blockages to healing. Gentle, non-invasive light-touch hand placements on or above specific points on the body promote relaxation and release muscle tension. The name comes from "Rei" (universal) and "Ki" (life energy). The underlying principle is that balanced energy promotes well-being, and blockages lead to illness.You remain fully clothed and lie comfortably on a treatment table or sit in a chair. No pressure, manipulation, or physical adjustment is involved. Benefits include reduced pain, stress, anxiety, depression, muscle tightness, insomnia. Reiki aids in strengthening memory and increses the body’s natural healing abilities.Reiki helps your system calm down, ease physical and emotional discomfort, and find its natural balance.REIKI Q & AWhat is Reiki?
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive technique supporting the body's ability to relax. It is used to enhance overall well-being.How does Reiki work?
Energy is channeled through the practitioner's hands to the client to clear energy blockages. Specific hand placements encourage the body's relaxation response.Is Reiki a medical treatment?
Reiki is a wellness practice, not a medical treatment. Reiki is often used alongside massage, physical therapy, fitness coaching, counseling, and medical care. It's a complementary practice enhancing medical treatment, not a replacement.What does a session feel like?
People report sensations such as warmth, coolness, tingling, or deep relaxation. Most feel very calm, peaceful, and rested or even fall asleep.What happens during a session?
Practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above specific areas of the body. Sessions typically last 15 to 60 minutes.Is Reiki safe?
Reiki is safe for people of all ages, including older adults and those with limited mobility. It does not interfere with medical treatments.Do I need to believe in Reiki for it to work?
Reiki is a relaxation-based practice, not a religion or belief structure.What should I wear?
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is ideal. Shoes, belts, and glasses may be removed for comfort, but this is optional.Are there side effects?
Clients may feel temporarily tired or achy as their bodies shift out of stress mode.How do I prepare for a session?
No special preparation is needed. Staying hydrated is essential.What does it cost?
Session fees vary by practitioner and location. Many practitioners offer single-session rates and discounted packages. Reiki sessions range from $60 to $100 per session, but vary depending on the practitioner's experience, location, and session length. Also, whether the practitioner is a beginner or a Reiki Master, and if additional services and other relevant skills are included.How long should I see a practitioner?
Varying numbers of sessions, often starting with a series of 4-6 sessions (weekly/bi-weekly) for initial healing. Clients then move to monthly maintenance for long-term wellness or to consolidate the initial series. A single session might suffice for a one-time stressor, such as before a worrying event. Chronic ailments or trauma require more.What are the common benefits?
Stress, depression, and anxiety reduction, deep feelings of peace, pain relief, relaxed muscles, and improved mobility, memory, and sleep. Reiki also reduces side effects from medication and helps with chronic conditions.

shoshana's cornucopia

• Self-discovery through Tarot
• Energy healing
• Chakra clearing
• Hypnotherapy for relaxation and calmness
• Expressive art and writing
• Meditation and mindfulness
• DreamworkSELF-DISCOVERY THROUGH TAROT
Pioneers such as Angeles Arrien transformed Tarot's reputation of fortune-telling witchcraft. Today, it's a tool for guidance, similar to other types of inner work, such as visualization, art therapy, dreamwork, and journaling. The cards feature symbolic images that access memories, emotions, and ideas that are hard to reach through words alone. This can open many doors for you.ENERGY HEALING
This is a quiet, attentive way of listening "with the third ear." As we talk, I pay close attention to patterns, emotions, and subtle cues that illuminate what you may be feeling or needing. It's about tuning in with care, noticing what resonates, and connecting with your inner wisdom.CHAKRA CLEARING
Chakras are the body's energy centres. Clearing them removes blockages and increases physical, emotional, and mental health by allowing the energy to flow freely.HYPNOTHERAPY FOR RELAXATION AND CALMNESS
This involves intensified concentration and heightened awareness. You’re then more receptive to imagery that induces deep relaxation and a sense of calm and peace.EXPRESSIVE ART AND WRITING
Art and writing are forms of meditative practice that lower cortisol levels and reduce stress and anxiety. Like all creative activities, expressive art and writing stimulate parts of the brain, enhancing memory and focus.MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS
Meditation is a formal, structured practice that uses techniques such as focusing on the breath. Mindfulness is an informal, non-judgmental awareness of the current moment. You take note of both what you are feeling and sensing and what is happening around you, without becoming involved. Both meditation and mindfulness reduce tension and improve well-being by observing thoughts, feelings, and sensations with detachment.DREAMWORK
Dreamwork uses your dreams to gain insight by understanding the messages they convey. It involves connecting the images in the dreams to your life and uncovering unconscious thoughts.

About Shoshana

I was born in South Africa, and from an early age, I loved reading and writing. My professional life unfolded in the world of literature, where I taught skills that would become the foundation of my work with clients' inner narratives. Apartheid's interracial dynamics led me to psychology. After arriving in California, I became a psychotherapist specializing in food and weight issues and was certified in hypnotherapy. I taught at John F. Kennedy University and facilitated workshops and retreats in the community.

Later, I returned to my first love, literature, with renewed energy, writing self‑help books and collections of short stories and poetry. Teaching memoir writing to adults became another way for people to uncover their true selves. At the same time, I trained to become a Reiki Master, started meditating regularly, and learned to create ceramic figures.Today, I bring all these threads together. As a wellness coach, I work with women in their later years, incorporating methods from my training and experience. With Reiki, I offer energy healing and intuition.Now, as throughout every chapter of my life, my mission remains the same: to help people feel at home in their bodies, connected to meaning and purpose, and better able to relish their time on our earth.