FAQs
What is Usui Reiki?
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Usui Reiki is a form of Japanese Energy Healing in which the practitioner channels or transfers universal life energy through their palms to the client to encourage energy flow at different energetic centers in the body (chakras). This aids in releasing or loosening blockages and provides a space for the body to regulate its flow of energy, creating physical and emotional healing.
What can I expect from a Reiki session?
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Initial discussion- We will begin with a quick check in and simple discussion about how you are feeling, any goals you might have for the session, and answer any questions you might have.
Relaxation- You will be invited to lie down, fully clothed on the massage table. You’ll be offered a blanket, enjoy soft lighting, be given a choice of music or silence, and be offered optional aromatherapy. Rhian will guide you through taking some deep, nourishing breaths to help your body begin to relax.
Hands on Healing- Rhian will gently place hands on or slightly above areas of your body (typical touch spots are the back of the head, bottoms of the feet, shoulders, and hands) following a predetermined sequence of hand positions. These positions correspond with energy centers (chakras) and other areas where the body might hold blockages or imbalances.
Sensations/Experiences- It is not uncommon to feel energy flowing and moving while in session. This might show up as tingly sensations, warmth, pressure, seeing colors, body twitches, and entering a meditative state of relaxation. It is also common to have emotional releases including crying, laughing, smiling, or experiencing memories during or after a session. It is generally a good idea to allow all emotions or memories to come forth, flow, and release, as it will help your body in its healing journey.
Feedback and Integration- After the session Rhian will gently guide you to bring awareness back into your body. She will check in with you about your experience, answer any questions you might have, and provide feedback based on her observations and your experiences. As you head out for the rest of your day, you may feel energized or you might feel deeply relaxed or even tired. Many people report feeling lighter, calmer, and more in tune with themselves. Pay attention to what your body needs, and make sure to hydrate a lot and rest as needed!
What is Shamanic Energy Healing?
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Another type of energy healing, Shamanic Energy Healing is an ancient holistic practice, where the practitioner interacts with spiritual guides (their own and their clients) and uses shamanic tools- such as drums or feathers, among other things- to clear energy blockages and remove negative attachments. By doing so, they aid in the client’s ability to restore balance across all of the different energetic layers of their body (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual). Using guidance from the client’s intake conversation, the client’s guides, and the practitioner’s guides, clients will have a personalized shamanic healing experience tailored to their needs. This could include, but is not limited to:
Cord cutting ceremonies
Sound healing with drums, rattles, and singing bowls
Usui Reiki
Shamanic Reiki (similar to Usui reiki, but more time is spent clearing and aligning the different energetic layers of the client’s energy system)
Use of shamanic tools (feathers, crystals, shells, essential oils, etc.)
Each Shamanic Energy Healing is different and is created specifically for each client on the day they arrive based on their needs. However, most healing sessions will still follow this basic format:
Initial discussion- We will begin with a quick check in and simple discussion about how you are feeling, any goals you might have for the session, and answer any questions you might have.
Create a basic outline for healing and beginning the healing session- Rhian will begin to create a basic outline for healing based on feedback from her/your guides and from the information gained in the initial discussion. This could take many forms, and might include a combination of cord cutting ceremonies, sound healing, Usui Reiki, Shamanic reiki, and the use of shamanic tools. While working on the client, Rhian is in a meditative state in which she is observing your body’s energetic flow through multiple layers and is in communication with guides.
Sensations/Experiences- It is not uncommon to feel energy flowing and moving while in session. This might show up as tingly sensations, warmth, pressure, seeing colors, body twitches, and entering a meditative state of relaxation. It is also common to have emotional releases including crying, laughing, smiling, or experiencing memories during or after a session. It is generally a good idea to allow all emotions or memories to come forth, flow, and release, as it will help your body in its healing journey. Sometimes, especially during shamanic drumming, clients might feel large movements or releases of energy or emotion, an urge to sway or gently move, or might experience dizziness or light-headedness. If needed, a chair will be provided, or the client will be moved to lie down on the massage table. Please never hesitate to advocate for your needs in a session!
Feedback and Integration- After the session Rhian will gently guide you to bring awareness back into your body. She will check in with you about your experience, answer any questions you might have, and provide feedback based on her observations and your experiences. As you head out for the rest of your day, you may feel energized or you might feel deeply relaxed or even tired. Many people report feeling lighter, calmer, and more in tune with themselves. Pay attention to what your body needs, and make sure to hydrate a lot and rest as needed! Continue to notice, hold space for and feel any feelings or memories that may arise in the next few days. This is part of the release and healing process.
What can I expect from a Shamanic Energy Healing session?
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What kind of aftercare should I do after my healing session?
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The most important thing to do after your session is to listen to your body! It’s always a great idea to hydrate (think of your session as a deep energetic massage), continue to do grounding activities (time outside-especially barefoot, epsom salt baths, eat root vegetables, yoga, meditation, etc.), and rest if you need to.
Where are you located? Is there anything I should know about getting there?
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Empress Healing Arts is located in Soul Sanctuary at 1280 Pearl St in Eugene, OR. While there is not a parking lot for Soul Sanctuary, there is plenty of free parking across the street in the left lane of traffic near Bill & Tim’s BBQ and Krob Krua. There is also plenty of metered parking on the cross streets nearby. It is a good idea to get there a few minutes early to allow for parking. There is a code for the door, which Rhian will text you before you arrive. If she is not there to greet you, please feel free to sit in our lobby and enjoy a refreshing glass of water or spend some time at our altar space, drawing tarot cards or meditating.
What is your accessibility like?
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There are three stairs with a strong railing on both sides of the stairs to access the front door. My office is in the basement of the building with a long stairwell, with a sturdy railing on the left hand side. There are no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Please let me know in the booking form if you want to discuss the possibility of a home-visit.