Reiki is a spiritual healing art with its roots in Japanese origin. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese work (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. Reiki is not affiliated with any religion or religious practice. It is a subtle and effective form of energy work using spiritually guided life force energy. Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things. Reiki Practitioners understand that everyone can connect with their own healing energy and use it to strengthen energy in themselves and help others. It is believed that a person’s “ki” or energy should be strong and free flowing. When this is true a person’s body and mind is in a positive state of health. When the energy becomes weak or blocked it could lead to symptoms of physical or emotional imbalance.  A Reiki session can help ease tension and stress and can help support the body to facilitate an environment for healing on all levels – physical, mental, and emotional. A session is pleasant and relaxing and is often utilized for one’s personal wellness.  
 

Reiki is a good tool for stress reduction and relaxation. Many people use Reiki for wellness. Reiki is not a cure for a disease or illness, but it may assist the body in creating an environment to facilitate healing.  Reiki is a great tool to use as a complement to traditional medicine and is practiced in many hospitals and medical care settings. 

Reiki certification levels include Level 1 (Shoden), Level 2 (Okuden) and Level 3 (Master level)

Level 1 focuses on self-healing.

Level 2 is when you are attuned to 3 sacred symbols that allow the practitioner to have enchanced healing abilities and send Reiki energy to others from a distance. This is often the level required to become a professional practitioner.

Level 3 is advanced training for those who want to become a Reiki Master. As a Reiki master, one can teach and attune others to the practice. 

Michelle Polidoro has always been interested in helping others. She became a nurse in 1989 to begin her journey of helping to heal people physically and emotionally. In April of 2021, Michelle lost her mother suddenly and tragically. This was the first time that she “went into a very dark place”. Michelle knew that she could take medications to help with her depression but felt that there was a more holistic way to heal herself. Michelle has received Reiki on herself in the past and felt that Reiki would help to heal the deep pain of losing her mother. In April of 2022, Michelle became a Reiki Master through the Internation Center for Reiki Training. Reiki training focuses on Usui Reiki, named after its founder Mikao Usui.  Reiki has enabled Michelle to continue her journey of helping others to heal physically and emotionally through the natural spiritual healing of Reiki.  She enjoys trips with her husband and family, hiking mountains, and camping.