September 4, 2025
What Does a Reiki Healer Do (And Should You Try It?)
Learn the power of Reiki healing for self-worth, stress relief, and emotional healing. Understand what to expect in a Reiki session & how to balance energy.
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Feeling emotionally drained, energetically blocked, or like traditional approaches aren’t helping? You’re not alone. Many people are turning to Reiki healing as a gentle, non-invasive way to restore emotional and energetic balance.
At Reclaim Happy, we offer Reiki sessions for those looking to shift their energy, reconnect with their body, and feel a little lighter inside. Whether you’re new to energy work or just curious about how Reiki healers actually help, this guide will give you clarity on what to expect and help you decide if it’s right for you.
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a form of energy healing that originated in Japan in the early 1900s. It’s based on the belief that the body holds a natural life force energy, an energetic current that flows through us. When that energy is low or blocked, we may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or even physically unwell. Reiki helps steady that energy for emotional balance.
A Reiki practitioner acts as a channel for this universal life force, guiding it into the body to support relaxation, healing, and clarity. While it’s not a replacement for medical or clinical treatment, many people use Reiki as a spiritual healing practice to feel more grounded and emotionally restored.
A Reiki healer doesn’t use force, manipulation, or even diagnosis. Their role is to serve as a channel for bringing life force energy into the body through light touch or even no touch at all. You remain fully clothed, and the entire experience is calm, quiet, and respectful of your personal space.
There are two types of Reiki practitioners:
Regardless of the approach, a good Reiki practitioner works with sensitivity, calmness, and intention to help you feel emotionally safe and energetically supported.
A Reiki session is a calming and restorative experience designed to help you feel more balanced, relaxed, and energetically aligned. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of what to expect when you come for Reiki healing:
At the start of your Reiki session, the Reiki practitioner will greet you and create a peaceful, comfortable space. You’ll typically begin with a short check-in, where the practitioner asks how you're feeling emotionally and physically. This helps guide the session, especially if you’re dealing with specific emotional self healing concerns like anxiety or stress relief. By grounding yourself in the present moment, you can begin to relax and prepare for the energy work ahead.
This initial connection is important, as it sets the tone for the session and establishes a safe, welcoming environment. You’re encouraged to focus on your breath and let go of any outside distractions.
While Reiki healing doesn’t require verbal input to work, many people find that setting a clear intention can help guide the session. You may silently focus on what you want to release (like emotional baggage), heal, or invite into your life. This can be related to physical ailments, emotional self-worth, anxiety, or energy balance. By expressing your intention, you align your life force energy with the flow of healing.
If you’re unsure about what to focus on, your Reiki practitioner will help guide you based on their intuitive sense of your energy field.
Next, your Reiki practitioner will gently place their hands near or just above specific areas of your body, starting with your head, shoulders, or feet. This step often includes a chakra healing focus, where the practitioner works with your energy centers to clear blockages and restore balance. Many clients find this step incredibly soothing, as the gentle energy work helps release tension and calm the mind.
This part of the session allows the practitioner to identify any areas where your life force energy is weak, blocked, or stagnant. For those dealing with emotional trauma, stress, or relationship problems, Reiki helps promote energetic flow and healing, which can lead to a profound sense of relaxation.
During this phase, the practitioner channels healing energy to the areas of your body that need it most. You may feel warmth, tingling, or deep relaxation as the energy moves. This step is non-invasive, and the hands may either hover above the body or lightly touch certain points, depending on your comfort level and the practitioner’s style. This process facilitates emotional healing, promotes mental clarity, and can even help with physical healing.
Clients often experience a deep sense of calm during this stage. The energy channels through the practitioner’s hands, aiding in the release of negative or blocked energy. Be it anxiety or emotional burnout, Reiki can help reset your system to its natural state of balance and peace.
After the energy work is completed, your Reiki practitioner will give you time to rest and integrate the energy. This is crucial, as it allows your body to absorb the healing energy and begin its process of self-healing. Some clients may experience a surge of energy or profound calmness after this rest period. It’s a time for your emotions to be restored, with any blocks or negativity cleared away.
Many people leave their session feeling lighter, more centered, and emotionally refreshed. Even subtle shifts in energy can create a noticeable sense of calm and clarity. This post-session stillness often lays the foundation for deeper healing in the days that follow.
Once you’re feeling rested and grounded, your Reiki healer may offer reflections based on the energy work. This could include insights about how the session went or any specific impressions they received during the session. While some people simply enjoy the calm, others may feel inspired to continue their healing journey through positive affirmations or self-love practices.
Sessions vary, but the ultimate goal is to have you feeling lighter, more aligned, and clearer in both your energy and your emotional self.
Many people turn to Reiki healing when they feel emotionally stuck, energetically depleted, or mentally overwhelmed. While it's not a medical treatment, Reiki is often used as a complementary approach to improve overall well-being.
Reiki therapy supports emotional self healing by helping you let go of mental clutter, grief, guilt, or emotional fatigue. People often describe feeling more clear-headed, lighter, and emotionally grounded after a session. When your emotions feel stuck or tangled, Reiki can create space for new perspectives to emerge without having to “talk it out.” This gentle shift often leads to better decision-making, improved relationships, and a greater sense of emotional clarity in daily life.
Chronic stress can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. Energy healing works to calm your system and bring you back to a more peaceful baseline, especially useful for those dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, or constant mental chatter. Reiki helps shift the body out of its stress response and into a state of rest and recovery. Over time, this can help reduce physical tension, promote better sleep, and make you feel more emotionally grounded.
When your life force energy is blocked, you may feel out of sync or unmotivated. Reiki helps restore flow, creating more space for focus, creativity, and internal calm. Stagnant energy can show up as procrastination, emotional numbness, or even physical fatigue. Through spiritual healing, Reiki clears these blocks so your energy can move freely again. From your work life to your personal challenges, Reiki helps you reconnect with a stronger sense of purpose and vitality.
While it’s subtle, the shift Reiki can bring over time is powerful. Clients often report more confidence, emotional stability, and a renewed ability to handle life’s ups and downs. It can help you build trust in yourself when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. The consistent practice of Reiki supports your ability to bounce back from emotional setbacks and makes it easier to move through challenges with steadiness and clarity.
The short answer is: both play a role.
Reiki is rooted in Japanese traditions of spiritual healing, where practitioners work with life force energy to help the body and mind return to balance. It’s deeply intuitive and often described as calming, grounding, or centering. The belief is that when energy flows freely, the body can better support emotional and physical health.
While science hasn't fully caught up with the energetic language of Reiki, studies have shown promising outcomes. Research suggests that Reiki healing may reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and support mental health by shifting the nervous system from "fight or flight" into "rest and digest." These physiological effects align with what clients often feel: more peace, better focus, and emotional relief.
Whether you see Reiki as energy healing or a deeply relaxing wellness practice, the experience can be valuable for those seeking gentle, non-verbal forms of healing therapy.
Yes, and many people do!
Reiki healing and life coaching approach wellness from different angles. Coaching helps you clarify goals, shift thought patterns, and build a plan for change. Reiki helps you reset emotionally, clear energetic blocks, and feel grounded.
If you're working with a certified life coach and feel emotionally stuck or fatigued, Reiki can help you move through emotional blocks that mindset work alone can't always shift. This combination is powerful when you're doing deep work on your self-worth, purpose, or identity.
After Reiki sessions, many people report feeling clearer or more inspired. That’s a great time to use coaching tools to turn insight into action. Pairing spiritual healing with wellness coaching supports both your emotional and practical growth.
At Reclaim Happy, you don’t have to choose one path, we offer both. It’s not just about healing or action. It’s about integrating the two for lasting change.
Reiki isn't just for those who are deeply spiritual. It's for anyone who feels emotionally drained, energetically blocked, or stuck in patterns they can’t shake. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from the practice. Reiki healing works well as a tool for ongoing emotional balance and inner clarity.
Even if you’re unsure how energy healing works, many clients report feeling calmer, lighter, and more in tune with themselves after just one session.
At Reclaim Happy, we believe healing should feel safe, intuitive, and personalized. Our Reiki services are led by Rakhee, a certified Reiki practitioner trained in all 3 levels of Reiki, with deep experience in emotional healing and energy regulation. She works with clients who want to feel more grounded, clear, and empowered without the pressure of needing to explain everything in words.
You can book a single Reiki session to reset your energy or combine it with mindset coaching for deeper shifts. We’ll help you find what works best.
Ready to feel better?
Book your first Reiki session with Reclaim Happy today.
What does a Reiki healer actually do?
A Reiki healer works with your life force energy to support balance, clarity, and emotional healing. They gently guide energy through your body using hands-on or no-touch methods. Many describe the experience as deeply calming, even transformational.
Is Reiki healing effective?
While Reiki healing is not a substitute for medical care, many people report powerful results, from reduced stress to improved emotional resilience. It works best as part of a broader healing therapy or wellness practice, especially when you're feeling blocked, anxious, or depleted.
How does energy healing work?
Energy healing practices like Reiki are based on the belief that disruptions in your energy field can impact your emotional and physical well-being. Practitioners help clear stagnant or low-vibrational energy to create space for your natural flow to return. Over time, this can promote emotional self healing and greater inner peace.
What are the benefits of Reiki sessions?
Clients often experience improved mood, reduced anxiety, better sleep, and a stronger sense of self. Reiki sessions are especially helpful for those feeling mentally overwhelmed, emotionally sensitive, or seeking spiritual healing.
What can I expect in a Reiki session?
In a typical Reiki healing session, you'll lie down fully clothed in a calm setting while your Reiki practitioner channels energy to different parts of your body. You may feel warmth, tingling, or simply deep relaxation. It’s a safe space to reconnect with your energy and let go of tension.
Can Reiki be given remotely or can it only be given in person?
One of the most fascinating aspects of Reiki is that it can be just as effective when received remotely as it is in person. That’s because Reiki is a form of universal life force energy. It’s not limited by time or space. With clear intention and the recipient’s consent, Reiki energy flows to where it’s needed, whether the person is in the same room or across the globe. Many people report the same calming sensations, emotional releases, and healing effects during remote Reiki sessions as they do in face-to-face treatments. In fact, receiving Reiki in the comfort of your own space can often better the experience.
Should I try Reiki healing?
If you feel emotionally drained, disconnected, or stuck in your head, Reiki healing may help. It's ideal for anyone seeking alternative healing techniques that don’t require talk therapy. Many who try it say it’s a powerful way to feel better if you’re drawn to gentle, holistic practices.
How does Reiki promote emotional balance?
By calming the nervous system and clearing emotional blocks, Reiki helps regulate your inner world. It can restore your ability to respond instead of react. It’s a valuable tool for emotional self healing and building long-term resilience.
Who can benefit from Reiki?
Reiki healing for beginners works just as well as for long-time wellness seekers. It’s suitable for highly sensitive people, those experiencing stress, anxiety, or burnout, and anyone who feels energetically "off." It's also helpful when paired with mindset coaching or spiritual life coaching.
Is Reiki healing spiritual or medical?
Reiki is considered a spiritual healing technique, not a medical treatment. It doesn’t involve diagnosis or prescriptions. Instead, it supports your energetic and emotional well-being. That’s why it’s a gentle companion to traditional or talk-based healing.
Are Reiki healers certified?
Yes, many are, and certification adds credibility to their practice. At Reclaim Happy, Rakhee is a certified Reiki practitioner trained in all three levels. You're in experienced, compassionate hands from your very first session.
