Reiki is a safe and gentle treatment that can support overall wellbeing and help with the management of health conditions. It is a complementary therapy that can work alongside other medical and energy treatments, promoting relaxation, reducing feelings of stress and creating a smoother flow of energy through the body. Reiki practitioners use their hands to channel energy, which can either be done with gentle touch or with hands hovering a few inches above the body.

Reiki was developed by Mikao Usui in the early 1900s in Japan. The word is an amalgamation of two Japanese words; rei, meaning “universal,” and ki, which is the vital life force energy that flows through all living things. Reiki has since been used all over the world, including in hospitals and hospices, to complement other forms of health treatments.

Reiki can have many benefits. Some of the most commonly reported benefits are:

• Reduction in pain
• Increased feelings of calm and ease
• More positive outlook and mood
• Reduced feelings of stress
• Feeling more grounded
• Improved sleep
• Greater feelings of connection
• Improvements in energy levels

Kris Dudley, Reiki Master Practitioner

Kris began his reiki training in 2019 in Yorkshire. He has primarily trained in the Usui reiki lineage/method, using symbols, meditations, and intention, as well as standard hand positions, certifying as a Master Reiki practitioner in 2023.

Kris offers an intuitive method and applied knowledge of working with energy, which includes Chinese medicine, sound therapy, scent, and crystals in addition to the reiki methods themselves.

Reiki Sessions are available at the Balance Wellness Centre, 9-10 Halfpenny Close, Knaresborough, HG5 0TG. You can book a single session, or a block of 4 sessions, which offers a saving of £20.

We can usually offer sessions on the following days/times:

• Monday – morning, afternoon or evening
• Tuesday – morning or afternoon
• Thursday –  evening
• Saturday – afternoon
• Sunday – afternoon

If you would like to enquire about a reiki session, you can contact us at sam@santosharose.com.