Reiki 4 Well Being · Kandi Mullen, RMT
You Don’t Have to Understand It to Feel It.
Most people who come to me have never tried Reiki. Many are a little skeptical. That is completely fine. Here is what you need to know.
The Practice
So What Actually Is Reiki?
Reiki is a spiritual practice. It was developed by Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 1900s and introduced to the Western world in the late 1930s. At its core, it is a practice of intentional, focused presence, applied through light touch or hands held just above the body, that supports the nervous system’s natural ability to restore balance.
That is it. No equipment, no needles, no manipulation. You lie fully clothed on a massage table and receive. Most people are surprised by how deeply they relax, sometimes within the first few minutes. Some notice a sense of warmth. Some fall into a half-sleep state. Many leave feeling lighter than they have in months.
I have been practicing Reiki for more than 17 years. I apply it to myself every single morning. And the simplest, most honest thing I can tell you is this: I have watched it work on people who walked in completely skeptical and walked out asking when they could come back.
“A gifted healer who has the ability to intuitively understand how to individualize her use of Reiki. The session is deeply relaxing and also seems to activate some kind of reset button in a way that opens up possibilities and soothes fears.”
Meg M. · Georgia
Reiki does not contradict any belief system you already hold. It is rooted in practice and observation, not doctrine. There is nothing to adopt, nothing to set aside.
The only way to truly know what Reiki can do for you is to experience it. That first appointment is where it begins.
What Clients Report
What People Actually Notice
I will not promise outcomes. Reiki addresses the whole body, not individual symptoms, and every person’s experience is different. What I can tell you is what clients consistently report after sessions, in their own words and in the research.
Commonly Reported After Sessions
Unlike practices focused on treating a specific symptom, Reiki addresses the whole body. When the whole system is supported toward balance, the individual symptoms often follow. That distinction matters, and it is one of the things that keeps people coming back.
Sessions
Two Ways to Receive Reiki
There are two traditional forms of Reiki session, and both are equally effective. I have offered both for 17 years and see consistent results with each.
In-Person Sessions
You come to my office in Pinellas Park, FL. You lie fully clothed on a massage table. I work with gentle touch or hands held just above the body. Sessions typically run 60 to 90 minutes. Most people find in-person sessions deeply grounding.
Distant Sessions
You receive from wherever you are, by phone, Zoom, or WhatsApp. This is not a lesser experience. Distance is not a barrier in Reiki practice, and many of my most profound sessions have been conducted remotely with clients across the US and around the world.
Not sure which is right for you? Reach out and we can figure it out together. A brief conversation is usually all it takes to know.
The Practice
You Already Have What You Need. You Just Need to Learn How to Use It.
This is the thing most people do not realize about Reiki: you are not learning something foreign. The capacity for this practice already lives in you. What Level I training does is show you how to access it, how to apply it to yourself every day, and how to share it with the people you love.
I have spent 17 years learning to care for myself through this practice while helping others do the same. Those two things are not separate. The depth I can offer in a session or a classroom comes directly from the daily commitment I make to my own practice. I do not teach Reiki as something I studied. I teach it as something I live.
My students learn to apply Reiki to themselves every day. That daily self-practice is where the real shift happens, not in the classroom, not in a single dramatic moment, but in the quiet accumulation of showing up for yourself morning after morning. Many people come to Level I with no intention of ever practicing professionally. They simply want a sustainable practice for their own wellbeing and the people they love. That is a completely valid reason to learn, and it is the most common one I see.
Classes are small by design, never more than 6 students, with hands-on learning from the very first day. I teach the traditional Usui lineage, as close as possible to how it was first brought to North America in the 1940s.
Research & Modern Medicine
I Am Not Asking You to Take My Word for It.
Skepticism is healthy. I respect it. And the truth is, you do not have to rely on my 17 years of experience alone to decide whether Reiki is worth exploring.
Hospitals including Yale New Haven, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Johns Hopkins have integrated Reiki as a complementary practice within their care programs. Research on patients receiving Reiki alongside conventional treatment shows consistently reduced stress and anxiety, improved sleep, and greater comfort during difficult procedures. Nurses and licensed healthcare professionals are completing Reiki training and incorporating it into their standard care.
Reiki does not replace medicine. It works alongside it. And the institutions doing some of the most rigorous medical research in the world have found it worth offering to their patients.
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Things People Ask Before Their First Session
Do I need to believe in Reiki for it to work?
No. Reiki does not contradict any belief system you already hold. It is rooted in practice and observation, not doctrine. There is nothing to adopt and nothing to set aside. I have worked with people from every background imaginable, including plenty of skeptics who became some of my most committed students. The only thing required is a willingness to try.
What does a session feel like?
Most people describe a deep sense of relaxation, sometimes within the first few minutes. Warmth is common. A floating, half-sleep state is common. Some people notice sensations in specific areas of the body. Some simply rest. You remain fully clothed throughout. There is no manipulation, no pressure, and nothing uncomfortable.
How many sessions will I need?
That depends entirely on what you are working with and what you are hoping to support. Some people feel a significant shift after one session. Others find that a series of sessions over several weeks creates deeper, more lasting change. I never pressure anyone toward a specific number. We figure it out together based on how you feel.
Is Reiki safe if I am already receiving medical treatment?
Yes. Reiki is non-invasive and has no known side effects. It does not interfere with medication or conventional treatment. Many clients receive Reiki alongside chemotherapy, surgery recovery, or ongoing medical care. Always let your healthcare provider know you are exploring complementary practices, and let me know about anything relevant to your situation before we begin.
Can I learn Reiki even if I have no background in wellness or spirituality?
Yes. No background is required and no particular personality type is better suited to learning Reiki than another. I have trained students from every profession imaginable, including healthcare workers, corporate professionals, artists, parents, and retirees. The only requirement is a genuine willingness to learn and a commitment to practicing.