Reiki

The honest version

What Is Reiki?

Reiki is a gentle Japanese energy-based practice developed by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century. The word Reiki is commonly translated as "universal life energy" or "spiritually guided life energy."

Reiki is based on the traditional understanding that a natural life force energy flows through all living things. During a session, the practitioner places their hands gently on or just above the body in a series of positions, with the intention of supporting relaxation, balance and wellbeing.

Life can leave us feeling physically and emotionally depleted. Stress, emotional experiences and everyday challenges can sometimes leave us feeling disconnected, overwhelmed or out of balance.

Reiki offers a quiet space to slow down, switch off and reconnect with yourself. It is intended to support a greater sense of calm, balance, inner peace and connection between body, mind and spirit.

For me, Reiki is more than simply a hands-on practice. It is an opportunity to create space for stillness, restore your sense of balance and reconnect with the deeper part of yourself.

How Does Reiki Work?

Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive practice that focuses on creating a sense of balance, relaxation and wellbeing across the body, mind and spirit.

During a session, Reiki is offered through gentle hands-on contact or with the hands positioned just above the body. The practice is based on the traditional understanding of life-force energy and the intention of supporting the individual's natural state of balance.

People may experience Reiki as a deeply calming and restorative practice. A session may support:

  • deep relaxation and a greater sense of calm
  • relief from everyday stress and tension
  • a sense of energetic balance and wellbeing
  • mental clarity and emotional wellbeing
  • a deeper connection with body, mind and spirit

Reiki can also be practised as distance healing, traditionally understood as working through intention and awareness without physical contact.

Every person experiences Reiki differently. Some may notice physical sensations, warmth or subtle energy, while others simply experience a profound sense of peace and relaxation. Many people describe entering a quiet, meditative state during their session.

The Benefits of Reiki

Reiki is a gentle practice that creates space for deep relaxation, stillness and reconnection. Everyone experiences a session differently, but many people describe feeling calmer, lighter and more centred afterwards.

Physical Wellbeing

Reiki may support relaxation, ease everyday tension and promote a greater sense of physical wellbeing. It can be enjoyed alongside conventional healthcare and other complementary practices.

Emotional Wellbeing

Reiki provides a quiet space to slow down and reconnect. Many people report feeling more settled, emotionally balanced and better able to navigate everyday stress.

Mental Wellbeing

A Reiki session can encourage stillness and mindfulness, with some people experiencing greater mental clarity, focus and awareness.

Spiritual Wellbeing

For those who connect with the spiritual side of Reiki, sessions may deepen meditation, intuition and a sense of connection with self, spirit and something greater.

Reiki isn't about forcing change. It's about creating the space to pause, reconnect and allow yourself to simply be.

Seichem Reiki — the Egyptian Connection

Alongside my training as a Reiki Master, I have studied Seichem Reiki, a distinct energy-based tradition with a modern connection to Egypt and the Great Pyramid.

Seichem is associated with Sekhem, an ancient Egyptian word traditionally connected with concepts such as power, strength and vital force. The modern Seichem tradition is linked to Patrick Zeigler and his reported spiritual experience inside the Great Pyramid of Giza in 1980.

My own connection with Seichem has taken on an even deeper meaning through my personal journey in Egypt. Having travelled to Egypt and experienced the Great Pyramid twice and its sacred chambers, I bring both my formal Seichem training and my personal connection to Egypt into my practice.

Seichem & Usui Reiki

While Seichem and Usui Reiki share aspects of energy-based practice, Seichem has its own traditions, teachings and energetic approach.

In my sessions, I draw from both Traditional Usui Reiki and Seichem, creating a deeply relaxing and restorative experience designed to support energetic balance, mental clarity, emotional wellbeing and a deeper connection between body, mind and spirit.

For me, Seichem represents a meaningful connection between energy work, spiritual awareness and the enduring mystery of Egypt.

Ancient inspiration. Modern practice. Personal experience.

The practical bit

What happens in a session.

Sessions are 60–90 minutes. You stay fully clothed. There's nothing you need to do or believe for it to work.

Brief Consultation

5–10 minutes. We'll discuss what's bringing you in, where you may be experiencing tension or discomfort, and anything else you'd like me to know. You'll also complete a brief intake form so I can tailor your session to your needs.

Steve discussing a client's intake notes with her during a brief consultation before a reiki session.

You Lie Down, Fully Clothed

You'll settle comfortably on a professional treatment table, remaining fully clothed throughout your session. Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is recommended. Nothing needs to be removed.

Steve standing at the head of the treatment table, holding a client's head as she lies down, fully clothed, at the start of a reiki session.

Time to Reconnect

At the end of your session, you'll have a few quiet minutes to gently come back into the room and take your time before getting up. There's no need to rush this quiet space allows you to pause, reflect and transition back into your day.

Steve standing beside a client as she lies on the treatment table, coming back into the room at the end of a session.

Post-session conversation & Aftercare

After your session, we’ll take a few minutes to reflect on your experience and how you’re feeling. This helps me tailor future treatments to your individual needs. Drink plenty of water, allow yourself some quiet time to rest and integrate, and take care when driving, particularly if you feel deeply relaxed. As part of my ongoing care, I personally follow up with you by text within 48 hours to see how you’re feeling and check in after your treatment. If you have any questions or concerns following your session, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Steve talking with a client across the treatment table during the post-session conversation and aftercare.
Steves Reiki Sessions
Reiki

Reiki Harmony

60 minutes · $120 · In person

Book this session

A restorative Reiki experience combining Traditional Usui Reiki with Seichem, an energy tradition connected with ancient Egypt.

Gentle, quiet and fully clothed, the session provides space to slow down, settle and reconnect with yourself.

May support
  • ✓ Deep relaxation and stress reduction
  • ✓ A calmer, quieter state of mind
  • ✓ A greater sense of balance and wellbeing
  • ✓ Time to pause, switch off and reconnect
Reiki

Reiki Holistic Harmony

90 minutes · $160 · In person

Book this session

Some time for yourself cannot be rushed.

Usui Reiki · Seichem Reiki

An immersive 90-minute Reiki experience combining Traditional Usui Reiki with Seichem Reiki, an Egyptian-inspired energy tradition.

With more time to slow down, settle and switch off from everyday demands, the extended session creates space for deeper relaxation, stillness and personal reflection.

May support
  • ✓ Deep relaxation and stress reduction
  • ✓ A calmer, more settled state of mind
  • ✓ Greater calm and overall wellbeing
  • ✓ Grounding, clarity and connection
  • ✓ Time and space to reconnect with yourself
Optional Crystal Singing Bowls

Add crystal singing bowls to your session for an immersive layer of sound and relaxation.

Fully clothed · Gentle touch or near-touch

Distant Healing
Australia

Reiki Distant Healing

60 minutes · Via Zoom · $120 AUD

Experience the same personalised Usui Reiki and Seichem Reiki session as Reiki Harmony, delivered remotely via Zoom from the comfort of your own space.

All you need is a quiet, comfortable place to lie down, relax and simply receive.

Book this session
International

Reiki Distant Healing

60 minutes · Via Zoom · $144 USD

Experience the same personalised Usui Reiki and Seichem Reiki session as Reiki Harmony, delivered remotely via Zoom from the comfort of your own space.

All you need is a quiet, comfortable place to lie down, relax and simply receive.

Book this session

This is a complementary therapy and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or psychological condition.