At Healing Hands Massage in Hampden, we provide professional Reiki energy healing services to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support your body's natural healing abilities. Our licensed massage therapist Leigh has completed extensive long-form Reiki training and brings years of practice to help restore balance and harmony to your mind, body, and spirit.
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive healing practice that uses light touch or no touch to channel healing energy through your body. It promotes deep relaxation, reduces stress, and supports your body's natural ability to heal itself.
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that means "universal life energy." It's based on the principle that a practitioner can channel healing energy through their hands to promote balance and wellness in the recipient.
During a Reiki session, you lie fully clothed on a massage table while your Reiki practitioner places their hands lightly on or just above various positions on your body. The practitioner acts as a channel for universal healing energy to flow where your body needs it most.
Reiki is not massage—there's no manipulation of muscles or tissues. Instead, Reiki works with your body's energy field to remove blockages, restore balance, and support your body's natural healing processes.
Many people describe feeling warmth, tingling, or deep relaxation during Reiki. Some experience emotional releases or insights. Others simply feel peaceful and calm.
Reiki is guided by five principles that promote mindfulness and positive living:
Just for today, I will not worry.
Just for today, I will not be angry.
Just for today, I will be grateful.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.
These principles support the healing work by encouraging positive thoughts and actions that contribute to overall wellbeing.
Reiki provides numerous physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits:
Deep Relaxation: Reiki induces a profound state of relaxation that allows your body to rest and restore itself.
Stress Reduction: By promoting relaxation and balance, Reiki significantly reduces stress and its physical effects on your body.
Pain Relief: Many people experience reduced pain after Reiki sessions. While Reiki isn't a substitute for medical treatment, it can complement pain management.
Improved Sleep: The deep relaxation from Reiki often leads to better sleep quality and easier falling asleep.
Emotional Balance: Reiki can help release emotional blockages and bring a sense of peace and emotional clarity.
Enhanced Healing: Reiki supports your body's natural healing processes, which can be beneficial when recovering from illness or injury.
Reduced Anxiety: The calming nature of Reiki helps many people manage anxiety and feel more centered.
Increased Energy: While deeply relaxing, many people report feeling more energized after Reiki sessions.
Spiritual Growth: For those interested in spiritual development, Reiki can support self-awareness and personal growth.
Complements Medical Treatment: Reiki works alongside conventional medical care, supporting your overall healing journey.
Your Reiki session at Healing Hands begins with a brief conversation about your intentions for the session and any areas of concern—physical, emotional, or spiritual.
You'll remain fully clothed during your Reiki session. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. You may remove your shoes if you wish.
You'll lie on a massage table, either on your back or in whatever position is most comfortable. Your Reiki practitioner Leigh may provide a blanket for warmth and comfort, as body temperature often drops during deep relaxation.
The session begins with your practitioner centering themselves and setting intention for your healing. They'll then place their hands lightly on or just above various positions on your body, typically starting at your head and working down to your feet.
Each hand position is held for several minutes while energy flows. You may feel warmth, coolness, tingling, or nothing at all—all experiences are normal and valid.
The environment is peaceful, often with soft music playing. Many clients enter a meditative state or fall asleep during their session. This is perfectly fine—Reiki works whether you're awake or asleep.
After the session, your practitioner may share any impressions or insights they received. You'll have time to rest and reorient yourself before getting up slowly.
Many people feel deeply relaxed, peaceful, or even euphoric after Reiki. Some experience emotional releases. Others feel energized and clear-headed.
30 Minutes - $50
A focused Reiki session perfect for targeting specific concerns or for those new to Reiki. Provides deep relaxation and stress relief in a shorter timeframe.
60 Minutes - $95
Our most popular Reiki session length. Allows comprehensive work on your entire energy system with time for deep relaxation and healing.
90 Minutes - $140
Extended Reiki session for profound healing work. Ideal for addressing complex issues, deep emotional work, or when you simply want more time to receive healing energy.
All session lengths provide the same quality Reiki practice. Longer sessions simply allow more time for energy to flow and for you to experience deeper states of relaxation and healing.
Leigh has completed comprehensive long-form Reiki training and brings years of dedicated practice to every session.
Training Background:
Leigh's Reiki education includes extensive study of traditional Reiki techniques, energy healing principles, and ethical practice. Long-form training means Leigh has studied deeply beyond basic certification, developing sensitivity, skill, and understanding of energy work.
Years of Practice:
With years of hands-on Reiki practice, Leigh has worked with diverse clients addressing various physical, emotional, and spiritual concerns. This experience brings depth, intuition, and skill to every session.
Integrative Approach:
As a licensed massage therapist who also practices Reiki, Leigh understands both the physical body and the energy body. This dual expertise allows for a holistic approach to healing.
Leigh's compassionate presence and skilled practice create a safe, supportive space for your healing journey.
Reiki works beautifully alongside other healing practices:
With Massage Therapy: Many clients combine Reiki with therapeutic massage. Some prefer separate sessions; others enjoy Reiki-infused massage where both modalities are integrated.
With Medical Treatment: Reiki complements conventional medical care. It doesn't replace medical treatment but supports your body's healing alongside it.
With Counseling or Therapy: Reiki can support emotional healing work done in talk therapy or counseling.
With Chiropractic Care: The energy balancing of Reiki can enhance structural alignment work.
With Yoga or Meditation: Reiki supports and deepens your personal spiritual practice.
Always inform all your healthcare providers about complementary therapies you're using.
Reiki helps people in many situations:
Stress and Anxiety: If you're dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, or overwhelm, Reiki provides deep relaxation and calm.
Physical Pain or Illness: While not replacing medical care, Reiki can support healing and pain management for various conditions.
Emotional Challenges: People processing grief, trauma, or emotional difficulties often find Reiki supportive and comforting.
Sleep Problems: Many clients with insomnia or poor sleep quality find Reiki helps them sleep better.
Life Transitions: During major life changes—job transitions, relationship changes, moves—Reiki can provide grounding and support.
Spiritual Seekers: Those interested in spiritual growth and self-awareness often incorporate Reiki into their practice.
Cancer Treatment Support: Many people receiving cancer treatment use Reiki to manage side effects, reduce anxiety, and support healing.
Pre- and Post-Surgery: Reiki before surgery can calm anxiety; after surgery it supports healing and recovery.
Burnout and Exhaustion: When you're depleted and exhausted, Reiki can help restore your energy.
General Wellness: Even without specific issues, Reiki supports overall health and balance.
While Reiki isn't a cure or replacement for medical treatment, many people find it helpful for:
Chronic Pain Conditions: Fibromyalgia, arthritis, back pain, migraines. Reiki may help reduce pain perception and promote relaxation.
Autoimmune Conditions: Reiki supports overall wellbeing and may help manage stress that can exacerbate symptoms.
Mental Health: Anxiety, depression, PTSD. Reiki promotes calm and emotional balance as part of comprehensive treatment.
Cancer and Treatment Side Effects: Reduces anxiety, supports the body during treatment, helps manage nausea and fatigue.
Digestive Issues: Stress-related digestive problems may improve with regular Reiki.
Hormonal Imbalances: Some people find Reiki helps with PMS, menopause symptoms, and hormone-related issues.
Insomnia and Sleep Disorders: The deep relaxation from Reiki often improves sleep patterns.
Recovery from Addiction: Reiki can support emotional healing and stress management during recovery.
Always continue medical treatment and consult your healthcare provider about adding complementary therapies.
For Acute Issues or Intensive Healing:
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions provide consistent support when you're dealing with significant challenges, illness, or life transitions.
For General Wellness and Maintenance:
Monthly Reiki sessions support ongoing balance, stress management, and spiritual growth.
For Specific Goals:
Some people schedule a series of sessions (such as 4-6 weekly sessions) to address specific issues, then transition to monthly or as-needed sessions.
As Needed:
Many people receive Reiki when they feel called to—during stressful times, before important events, or whenever they need support.
There's no required frequency. Listen to your body and intuition about what feels right for you.
Reiki is a spiritual practice in that it works with life force energy, but it's not a religion and doesn't require any specific spiritual beliefs.
Non-Religious: Reiki has no religious doctrine or beliefs you must adopt. People of all faiths—or no faith—practice and receive Reiki.
Universal Energy: Reiki works with universal life energy that exists in all living things, regardless of belief system.
Personal Spirituality: Many people find Reiki supports their existing spiritual practice, whatever that may be.
Open to All: You don't need to believe in Reiki for it to work. Skeptics often experience profound relaxation and benefit.
Leigh respects all spiritual paths and creates a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Reiki is gentle and safe for children. The light touch or no-touch nature makes it non-threatening for young people.
Benefits for Children:
Sessions for Children:
Sessions for children are typically shorter—15 to 30 minutes is often sufficient. The approach is adapted to the child's comfort level and attention span.
Parents are welcome to remain in the room during their child's session.
Reiki is safe and beneficial during pregnancy. The gentle, non-invasive nature makes it ideal for expecting mothers.
Benefits During Pregnancy:
During Labor:
Some practitioners offer Reiki support during labor. The calming energy can help manage pain and anxiety.
Postpartum:
Reiki supports physical and emotional recovery after birth and helps with the transition to motherhood.
Do I need to believe in Reiki for it to work?
No. Reiki works whether you believe in it or not. Many skeptics experience profound relaxation and benefit. An open mind is helpful, but belief isn't required.
What will I feel during Reiki?
Experiences vary. You might feel warmth, coolness, tingling, or waves of energy. Many people simply feel deeply relaxed. Some fall asleep. Others have emotional releases or spiritual insights. All experiences are valid.
Is Reiki religious?
No. While Reiki is a spiritual practice working with universal energy, it's not a religion and requires no specific beliefs. People of all faiths—or no faith—practice and receive Reiki.
Can Reiki replace medical treatment?
No. Reiki is complementary to medical care, not a replacement. Always continue prescribed medical treatment and consult your healthcare provider.
Will Reiki cure my condition?
Reiki isn't a cure for disease or illness. It supports your body's natural healing processes and promotes overall wellbeing. Results vary by individual.
Is Reiki safe?
Yes. Reiki is gentle, non-invasive, and has no known negative side effects. It's safe for people of all ages and conditions.
What should I wear to my Reiki session?
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. You'll remain fully clothed. Remove jewelry if you wish, but it's not required.
Can I receive Reiki if I'm on medication?
Yes. Reiki doesn't interfere with medications or medical treatment. Always continue your prescribed treatment plan.
How will I feel after Reiki?
Most people feel deeply relaxed, peaceful, and calm. Some feel energized. Occasionally people experience temporary tiredness, emotional release, or physical detox symptoms as the body processes the healing.
Can I talk during my Reiki session?
You can remain silent, or you can speak if you need to communicate something. There's no requirement either way. Do whatever feels right for you.
Reiki is one form of energy healing among many traditions:
Traditional Reiki: The Japanese system founded by Mikao Usui in the early 1900s.
Western Reiki: Adaptations of Reiki practice in Western countries, including the United States.
Other Energy Modalities: Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch, Pranic Healing, and other systems work with similar principles but different techniques.
At Healing Hands, Leigh practices traditional Reiki techniques learned through comprehensive long-form training.
Reiki occupies a space between ancient healing tradition and modern scientific inquiry.
Research: Some studies suggest Reiki may reduce pain, anxiety, and stress. Research quality varies, and more rigorous studies are needed.
Mechanism: The exact mechanism by which Reiki works isn't fully understood scientifically. Energy healing may work through relaxation response, placebo effect, biofield interactions, or mechanisms not yet identified by science.
Personal Experience: Many people report significant benefits from Reiki regardless of scientific explanation. Personal experience is valid.
Open Approach: Whether you view Reiki through a scientific, spiritual, or experiential lens, it can provide value in your wellness journey.
Leigh welcomes both believers and skeptics with equal care and respect.
Healing Hands Massage is conveniently located in Hampden, Maine at 586 Main Road North, Suite A. We serve clients throughout the greater Bangor area including Hampden, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, and all of Eastern Maine.
Our peaceful, private treatment rooms provide the perfect environment for your Reiki healing session. Free parking, wheelchair accessibility, and flexible scheduling make it easy to incorporate Reiki into your wellness routine.
Discover deep relaxation and support your body's natural healing abilities. Book your Reiki session with Leigh online now or call (207) 573-1404.
