10 years ago people probably wouldn’t have known what you meant if you said you were going for a Reiki or Metamorphic Technique treatment. Nowadays it’s completely normal to walk past a health clinic or treatment room and see Reiki and Metamorphic (Meta) on offer alongside chiropractic, massage, homeopathy and other highly respected and statutory regulated therapies.
Healing has always been part of human existence, existing in many forms and found in a multitude of traditions and cultures. From spiritualist Christian churches, Shamanic culture and Paganism to the current trend of availability in health clinics, beauty clinics and spas. Today, more and more people are waking up to the great benefits of this type of treatment. It is human nature to reach out and touch a person who is in distress, to hug someone who is upset and to hold hands with those you feel close to. These are all ways that we naturally pass on this Energy to one another – without even thinking about it! Healing is the art of becoming conscious of this transference and giving time and focus to the process.
Spiritual healing, of which Reiki is one type, is the practice of channelling or transferring a subtle, invisible energy from one person to another. This energy is referred to as Qi (pronounced chee) in the Chinese traditions; Ki in Japan, Prana in Yogic practice and it is also known as many other terms including Life-force, or Universal Energy.
In a Reiki session the client or receiver will simply sit or lie down in a comfortable position while the healer channels or transfers Energy (most commonly through their hands) to the client. The basic principle behind this is that everybody has the ability to heal themselves; the body always knows how to balance itself out…..it just sometimes needs a little encouragement or extra help. It is the role of the healer to direct this vital energy to the client and in doing so they are aiding and often speeding up the natural healing process. All you need to be able to do it yourself is to be attuned so you can be aware of the Reiki and channel it yourself.
As well as benefiting almost any physical condition or pain, both Reiki and Meta will automatically touch the deeper mental-emotional aspects of a person. Clients often report improvements in energy levels, a great sense of relaxation and a general sense of well-being. These therapies can also be very helpful in treating psychological conditions.
Reiki (pronounced ray-key); the word is derived from two Japanese words: ‘rei’ meaning “free passage” or “transcendental spirit” and ‘ki’ meaning “vital life force energy” or “universal life energy”. It is a system of healing which is said to have been ‘rediscovered’ in Japan by Dr Mikao Usui (d. 1926) who spent his life practising and teaching. Today Reiki continues to be taught by Reiki Masters who have trained in the tradition and passed down their knowledge from Master to student – it is possible for every Reiki practitioner to trace the lineage of their healing back to Dr Usui. Our Reiki Master, Tripuri Dunne can trace her lineage back to Dr Mikao Usui through some of the most esteemed teachers of Reiki. She has taught Reiki for many years, and is highly regarded within the industry. That she treats so many other therapists speaks for itself.
A Reiki treatment will most commonly involve physical contact between healer and client. The hands are placed in a sequence of locations on the clients body and the Energy (Ki) is channelled through the healer and in to the clients body, although it is also common for this to be done off the body too. The predominant feeling reported by clients is one of a soothing heat coming from the therapist’s palms and moving into and around the body. Other sensations such as tingling are common, as is a deep feeling of total relaxation and a sense of greater body awareness and increased energy levels.
A typical treatment will involve a one-to-one session with your therapist in a quiet and comfortable room. As the client you will be seated or lying down; treatment takes place fully clothed and will usually last around an hour. The therapist will place their hands slightly away from the body with healing though some work may be done with the hands lightly resting on the body. Sensations that commonly occur include relaxation, both generally and in specific areas of the body together with tingling, warmth or a sensation of cool, and movement of pain/tension in the body. Meta can invoke the same sensations, but the hands are on the body, and is performed through a very light stroking touch on the hands, head and feet. There are no known documented side effects to either Reiki or Meta, and both are incredibly relaxing.
The Five Principles of Reiki (taught to every Reiki practitioner)
Just for today, do not worry
Just for today, do not anger
Honour your parents, teachers, elders
Earn your living honestly
Show gratitude to every living thing
A treatment will work to reduce pain, rebalance any physical ailments, benefit the body systems, calm anxiety and stress and provide a deeply relaxing experience for the client. This type of treatment is suitable for everyone and may provide benefit to everybody.
To find out more about Reiki, Metamorphic Technique and healing in general check out these books:
- Hands of Light: Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field by Barbara Ann Brennan (ISBN: 0553345397)
- A Compendium of the Metamorphic Technique by Gaston St Pierre (ISBN: 9782923632001)
Tripuri Dunne is the registered Reiki Healer and Metamorphic Technique Practitioner at The Complementary Health Care Clinic, 34 Exchange Street, Norwich. www.holistic-care.com
Beginning her journey following a major car crash in 1979, Tripuri’s journey to self healing and empowerment has taken her all over the world. As well as Reiki and the Metamorphic Technique she is additionally qualified in Indian Head and Face Massage and Flower Remedies (Bailey, Bach and Bush/Australian), and she has additionally completed training in many other healing disciplines over the years, including Yoga and Meditation.
A member of the Reiki Alliance, and recognised by the Reiki Association as a Reiki Master, Tripuri was initiated into Reiki I & II in 1991 by Krishni Borang, Author of The Principals of Reiki (now re-issued as The Way of Reiki). In recent years, Tripuri has had the opportunity to spend time with Wanja Twan who was one of only 22 masters initiated by Hawayo Takata. During the 90’s Tripuri trained with Krishni for Mastery, working in two natural health centres in South London. During this time she also worked extensively with the terminally ill, making both home and hospital visits on request. Tripuri has travelled to Japan to learn more about the Oriental methods of healing, and she combines this experience together with her knowledge of the Metamorphic Technique to offer you a really special treatment.
Completing her teacher training in 1999 so she could teach Meta, Tripuri has worked closely with Gaston St. Pierre both in her role as a teacher, and as a Trustee of the Metamorphic Technique Association. She additionally offers professional c and Metamorphic Technique training courses in both Norwich and London. Tripuri has also recently been involved with the Reiki Regulatory Working Party on behalf of the Reiki Alliance in an effort to help move this therapy towards statutory regulation.
Author: Georgina Fisher BSc (Hons) MTI ITEC HFR, Practice Manager of The Complementary Health Care Clinic, Clinical Aromatherapist & Deep Tissue Massage Therapist. Georgina has been practicing massage and aromatherapy since 2001. She holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Complementary Therapies specialising in both Aromatherapy and Stress Management together with Diplomas in Massage, Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage. She is also attuned to Reiki level 1 and is a member of the MTI (Massage Training Institute). She is currently in the 2nd year of studying for an MSc in McTimoney Chiropractic, and in the 3rd year of the Licentuate in Homeopathy offered by The Homeopathic College of East Anglia.
For more information on any of the therapies mentioned above, or to book an appointment contact Georgina at The Complementary Health Care Clinic, 34 Exchange Street, Norwich, NR2 1AX, Tel 01603 665173, email georgina@holistic-care.com
