Do I have to believe in Reiki for it to be useful?

No. The most honest thing I can say is that the mechanism isn't fully explained by current science — and I'm not going to pretend otherwise. What I can tell you is that the session involves sustained, intentional light touch that reliably activates the parasympathetic nervous system. For most people, that means a deep and genuine relaxation response — reduced heart rate, lowered cortisol, a settling of the system that's often hard to access through other means. Whether you attribute that to energy, the nervous system, or simply the value of skilled presence, the outcome tends to be the same.

What does a Reiki session feel like?

You remain fully clothed on the table. I place my hands lightly on or just above specific areas of the body, moving slowly from head to feet over the course of the session. Common experiences include warmth, a sense of heaviness or deep relaxation, tingling, or simply falling into a rest state that feels unusually complete. Some people feel emotional. Some feel nothing during the session but notice they sleep unusually well afterward. There's a fair amount of individual variation, and first sessions are sometimes more neutral while the body adjusts to the work.

Is Reiki a religious practice?

No. Reiki originated in Japan in the early 20th century and has no doctrinal religious affiliation, though it is sometimes practiced within spiritual or wellness contexts. In my practice, it's offered as a clinical modality — a form of intentional touch that supports nervous system regulation, particularly for clients in medical contexts like oncology care. You don't need to hold any particular belief system to receive it, and I don't bring a spiritual framework to the session unless that's something you want.

Can Reiki be combined with clinical massage or other treatments?

Yes — and I often integrate Reiki into sessions for oncology clients or anyone whose nervous system needs settling alongside more structural work. As a Reiki Master with a clinical background, I'm able to weave it into a broader session or offer it as a standalone modality depending on what's most useful for you. It pairs particularly well with craniosacral therapy and Jin Shin Jyutsu for clients who need a fully non-invasive approach, and with orthopedic work for clients whose pain has a significant nervous system component.

Reiki in

Salt Lake City

Energy-based sessions with a Reiki Master and clinical practitioner.

What Reiki Is

Reiki is a gentle, energy-based practice originating in Japan in the early 20th century. During a session you remain fully clothed and rest on a treatment table. I place my hands lightly on or just above specific positions on the body. The work is quiet and still. Many clients notice warmth, a sense of settling, or deep calm during a session.

Reiki is a complementary practice — not a substitute for medical care — and integrates well alongside conventional treatment.

Why Work With Me for Reiki

I've been practicing and teaching Reiki for over 20 years as a Reiki Master. I'm currently a provider on a clinical research study at Huntsman Cancer Institute examining the effects of Reiki with brachytherapy patients — work that shapes how I approach every session. Grounded, clinically aware, and without the hyperbolic framing that sometimes surrounds this modality.

If you've been put off by how Reiki is often presented, this may be a different experience.

Who It's For

— Clients seeking deep relaxation and nervous system regulation

— People navigating serious illness, including active cancer treatment

— Sensitive or medically fragile clients for whom bodywork would be too much

— Clients who want Reiki held by a therapist who respects both energy work and conventional medicine

What a Session Looks Like

You remain fully clothed on the treatment table. I work through a series of hand positions — lightly on or just above the body — progressing at a quiet, unhurried pace. Sessions are typically 60 minutes. Reiki can also be integrated into a longer massage appointment if you're combining modalities.

Pricing

Sessions from $125 / 60 minutes. Available as a standalone session or integrated into a longer appointment.

Related Services

Reiki pairs naturally with Craniosacral Therapy and Jin Shin Jyutsu for clients seeking gentle, nervous-system-focused work. It is also regularly integrated into Oncology Massage sessions.

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