Frequently Asked Questions

As a natural healing method, it is good to allow plenty of time to have an effect. One month is ideal for the sessions to take effect. 

 Yes, holistic can be used safely in conjunction with allopathic or conventional medicine. It may help to speed up recovery times and reduce some uncomfortable symptoms, such as after surgery. 

 Yes, however it is good medical practice to review medications levels on a regular basis. Sometimes over a period of time, medication may need to be adjusted in consultation with the prescriber. 

Holistic medicine can complement many different forms of treatment and can help smooth the healing process. For example, after a chiropractic treatment people can sometimes feel stiff, a holistic treatment will help a lot in releasing this discomfort. It also reported to work extremely well in conjunction with homeopathy, acupuncture and counselling and can help support any healing process. 

Many women report that they have benefited from receiving energy medicine during pregnancy and even birth, either from a practitioner, by giving energy medicine to themselves, or from their partner who may have learnt it specially to support the expectant mother.             

The unborn child will also benefit from any energy medicine given to the mother. 

Energy medicine is a healing process that anyone can benefit from in the normal course of their life that aims at restoring a greater sense of balance and harmony. Research using animals and even bacteria suggests it has the ability to reverse stress-induced conditions. It should not, however, be regarded as a cure for conditions. As a natural form of healing, energy medicine can support and enhance other forms of treatment. It has no contraindications and is suitable for both people and animals. It can be given with hands on (touching) or hands off (non-touch). Most people find receiving it extremely relaxing and calming. Those receiving energy medicine do not have to take off any clothing, barring perhaps footwear. Most importantly anyone can learn it and give energy medicine to themselves on a daily basis. 

Yes, you can offer energy medicine to a person who is dying and it has often been reported to reduce anxiety, bring calm and ease transition.

People with a terminal illness often find energy medicine helps them to feel calm and relaxed, reduces symptoms such as pain and enables them to prepare for death themselves and with their families.

 You can ask if the practitioner has been attuned by a Reiki Master teacher. Ask if their Reiki teacher and every person in their lineage was also attuned/ initiated in person.  A bona fide Reiki Practitioner will also have a Reiki certificate or a letter from their Reiki teacher confirming their level of Reiki training or will have trained in accordance with National Occupational Standards. Their treatment area will be clean, quiet and conducive to relaxation. A mark of professionalism is their having signed up to Codes of Ethics and Practice of a professional association or regulator. Look for someone who is warm and empathetic, in whose presence you feel comfortable and who has explained what to expect and any fee structure.