Reiki can be given to people, animals, plants... in short, all living things.  It can also be used with "inanimate" objects, such as food or medicine, to support the healing/nurturing properties of the substance, as well as minimizing the effects of any harmful properties.

People seek Reiki for a wide variety of health-related purposes.  Some examples include:

• Stress reduction
  
• Chronic pain
• Preparation for and recovery from surgery
  
• Side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer
• Lowering heart rate
• Improving immunity
• Mental clarity
• Strengthening a sense of emotional well-being and/or spirituality
• Creating a more peaceful birthing experience
  
• Enhancing a sense of peace in people and animals who are dying
• Maintaining wellness and supporting vibrant health
  

Clients often report a deep feeling of relaxation during and after a Reiki session.  Relaxation in and of itself has beneficial health-related effects.  A client might also experience warmth, tingling, sleepiness, refreshment, and/or the easing of one or more other symptoms after treatment.

Reiki is a safe healing technique, however it is not a substitute for professional medical treatment.  It is a holistic therapy that compliments and supports all other healing therapies, including allopathic medicine. 

Rhonda Hanley lives in Fall City, Washington, about 30 minutes east of Seattle. She provides Reiki healing sessions to animals and people on an appointment-only basis, and can conduct distant-healing sessions for clients worldwide.