Frequently Asked Questions
“What happens in sessions ?
If you are able to get an appointment, your commitment is to be available & on time. A 20 minute “blast” is offered in person or remotely. You get comfy, relax & receive. That’s kinda it from your side.
Pre-session Ann-Marie will be in touch to ask if you have any questions, areas to avoid, remind you get be still & comfortable . Wear whatever. Lying down eyes closed with a light covering & socks is a good idea. As your temperature may change.
Need to sneeze, scratch your nose…etc.. go right ahead!
A suggested playlist may be sent to you via text or WhatsApp in advance (play only if wanted. It’s Alpha & Beta beats ; so very calming for a busy mind anyway). Afterwards feedback is ALWAYS sought.
Most people find reiki incredibly relaxing & calming, some emotional & some don’t notice anything. It’s all good. Usually the energy and benefits start to work immediately, where the intention goes the energy flows. Remember ALWAYS have an intention in mind. Some people feel tingles or temperature changes.
Have cosy stuff about!
I ALWAYS ask for candid feedback after. No rush obviously. If you supply an email address I’ll send you a copy of what I concentrated on, maybe something will resonate.
Intention is key (something like “I want better sleep”) / Sorry lottery wins don’t work - I’ve definitely tried!
what is “positive practice”?
Simply put, any self care or habit to re-energise yourself. Practitioner Ann-Marie Lawson offers busy carers, frontline medics and/or volunteer charity workers something for them personally. It’s a safe, respectful, mindful, relaxing practice suitable for any age, regardless of ablement , any culture or religion, it’s lovely during pregnancy and calming for all nursing mothers.
Do research and make up your own mind about it.
Karma returns.
“what services are offered”?
Your qualified practitioner offers a complementary 20 minute “Reiki Blast” either in person or as a distance treatment as regular needed exclusively for busy medical professionals, off duty carers, altruist charity workers or long-term carers. It’s not for the general public, nor is it a profit making business. There are NO SALES ever, your privacy is optimal & not everyone can be taken on. “I’ve only so much time”!
“What is reiki & why would I consider it”
Reiki is an ancient Japanese technique effective for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered either by "laying on hands" (which has been in practice for millennia’s by many different countries & cultures) offered in person or remotely - like me tuning into a FM radio station so location isn’t a thing, I connect into your energy, this is offered remotely (think like a mobile phone signal) and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through all living things and is what causes us to be alive. Remote Reiki Is highly popular with off-duty medical professionals as work time is so much in demand.
If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. Essentially Reiki is a healthy and safe way to “harness” energy and pass it to you. It’s not a religious practice, as some of faith/belief sometimes say that as their God created all energy there simply cannot be a conflict of interest.
If that sounds worth 20mins of your time, then do email.
The philosophy:
Just for today, do not anger
Do not worry and be filled with gratitude
Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people. Usui Mikao
“Why is it free”?
I’m glad you asked!
Practitioner Ann-Marie Lawson is currently enjoying early retirement after a successful career & wrapping up a number of businesses. Although her success could be measured in many tangible ways ultimately her own health suffered with severe stress and had a near fatal brain haemorrhage in her 40’s. She vowed to dedicate her time to help others, as via reiki she personally found a way back to her own wellness, calm & peace via the help & kindness of others.
“What actually happens”?
A quick pre call / video of approx 5 mins to reiterate the above and answer any other questions. The recipient rests quietly for 20 mins. Preferably eyes shut lying down . A seated chair works though (lunch sessions for nurses is popular). No chit chat AT ALL either side. You are off video/phone after the initial 5 mins. No interruptions from client side AT ALL. Often I send music, not always, depends on the recipient and apps you have (like Spotify/ YouTube). I’ll ask about “Areas to avoid” as often is a fresh injury/soreness can exacerbate or if there’s been a bereavement, a mental health concern or the recipient is going straight into a meeting/ driving — I’d avoid the head area.
I’ll ask & explain again this in the pre 5 mins message or video. Your “intention” is entirely private to you
It’s a treatment used extensively in health, been around for millenni.. It does not replace western or pharmaceutical medicine and is a complimentary therapy to aid relaxation.
Often the recipient wants to feel less stressed or have help with sleep.
Have a realistic intention in mind.
Sometimes it could be to feel less “cloudy” mentally. If so I ask about medication in very general terms.
I am not a physician.
Reiki helps reduce blood pressure (all this is measurable & well documented - do check the studies or check self before and after).
It’s absolutely not a magic bullet.
No shows or lateness sadly means no further interaction.
Distance Reiki works on the ancient principle of Hermetic Law. Essentially that all living things are connected. Eg: Gently brush one thread of a spiders web the reverberation is felt the opposite end. Astral metaphysics scientists / distance reiki work within the same simple idea. 🦋