I think sometimes people don’t book “the thing” because they feel like everything needs to be perfect beforehand. But that’s not true, in fact nothing could be further from the truth. If you are feeling like you are in the thick of it, feeling overwhelmed, trying to get things perfect before you start making decisions for yourself or before you book the appointment then the appointment is never going to happen. Your body is already signaling to you that something needs to change - you need rest.
“…do I need to take my clothes off for this…”
I get asked a lot if Reiki is like a massage, people aren’t sure what to expect and that’s understandable. This is not a modality that has been widely known, advertised, encouraged or valued in the way that I feel it should be. Reiki is a calm, noninvasive and gentle way to relax your nervous system. There are no needles involved, there is no need to take your clothes off and there is no wrong or right way to receive it. Even if Reiki is not something you’re sure you believe in you will still receive the benefits of the treatment. Even if you do not feel anything during the treatment, you are still receiving the benefits of Reiki. These sessions can be different for everyone, they can also be different each session. During Reiki, the practitioner is a vessel, they are a conduit for the Reiki to flow through. The work that is being done is for you, from you. We cannot give you something that you are not ready for, we can allow Reiki to flow and remove whatever you are ready to release. We can help you set an intention, but if it is not something that you feel you can let go of yet, you won’t. Regardless of the feeling, the intention, the practitioner, if Reiki is flowing it is signaling to your nervous system that you are safe.
“I’ll totally book in for Reflexology, I just need to get a pedicure first!”
You most certainly do not need to get a pedicure first. I hear this ALL THE TIME - my intention is that you feel safe, comfortable and confident to book Reflexology what you need without having to spend an additional amount of time or money prepping for this appointment. I do not care whether or not you have ever had a pedicure or when the last time was that you had one. I also do not care if you have recently or ever shaved your legs. Reflexology will be effective regardless and I am not judging you. Come as you are, the real work is happening whether or not you have perfectly manicured feet and smooth legs.
“I’m SO sorry, I think I was snoring!”
People are surprised with how gentle and light a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage is, often drifting off to sleep during the treatment. More pressure for a Lymphatic massage does not mean better results. The idea is that we are creating a gentle sweeping motion with enough traction of the skin to get fluid moving and draining properly. The major drainage sites are stimulated prior to draining each section of the body. It is important to know that our body inherently knows how to drain fluids but unfortunately with everything that we are exposed to in todays environment, adhesions or blockages can happen easily and if they are not removed or separated our fluid has nowhere to go. The idea is that we are creating space for flow, if there is a creek and beavers create a dam, there is a blockage, water cannot flow and in stagnant water bacteria and in the body’s case disease can manifest easily. As long as there is movement in our body, the antimicrobial fluid such as blood can move and help keep disease and bad bacteria draining out.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BELIEVE IN ANYTHING FOR THESE TO WORK
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE FALLING APART BEFORE YOU “DESERVE IT”
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE DOING EVERYTHING “PERFECTLY” TO RECEIVE HOLISTIC TREATMENT
