A Joyful Path | Reiki - Finding Balance from Root to Crown

reiki | a brief introduction

Reiki is a very gentle, safe, non-intrusive method of energy work that promotes healing, stress reduction, pain management and personal growth. The Japanese word Reiki has two parts: Rei is the Spiritual and Ki is the Energy.

Ki is the life force energy that flows through all living things. When our energy is low, or blocked, we can become sick or stressed far more easily. When our Ki is balanced and flowing freely, we are healthier and experience more feelings of wholeness and well-being. A Reiki treatment helps by encouraging this healthy, balanced, flow in our whole being - body / mind and soul.

Rei is the Spiritual or Higher Wisdom aspect of Reiki that always knows and works towards our Highest and Greatest Good. So while a treatment will always be beneficial at some level, it may not be what we might want or expect. It is best to set aside any expectations of outcome. What we ideally want is not necessarily what we need. Reiki taps into our own Higher Wisdom helping us discover what we truly need to enhance inner balance, peace, happiness and security at a level or pace that is appropriate to where we are physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Reiki does not require the recipient to believe that it works. However, a conscious desire to heal and grow, combined with the willingness to work towards these goals, contributes to the treatment and deeper healing. Reiki is complementary to any religious beliefs that are based in love and compassion. Reiki is also complementary to all medical or therapeutic techniques.*

During a treatment you will remain fully clothed and only asked to remove eyeglasses and shoes. Treatments are done on a massage style table with back / neck / knee support and a warm blanket as needed. Alternate arrangements can be made if you are unable to comfortably lay on your back and need to lay on your side or remain sitting upright. Some Reiki practitioners use a very hands-on approach, while others have less direct physical contact. I generally use very little, to no, direct touch - the majority of my treatments are done within a few inches to a few feet above/around the body. I may lightly touch the forehead, shoulders, back of head and neck or the hands, unless you would prefer to avoid all direct touch. Throughout the session you may experience warm or cool sensations, pressure and release around areas of blockage, deep relaxation, feelings of well-being and clarity, release of emotion, or in some cases very little physically noticeable effects. Sleeping through the session is perfectly acceptable. Each persons experience with Reiki is entirely unique and varies each time. You are always free to ask questions before, during, or after the session. Any thoughts, feelings or discussions shared are held confidential. A typical hour session is about 50 minutes Reiki and 10 minutes talking, getting settled, or "waking-up" after the treatment. More frequent treatments are recommended for long term illness, chronic pain or stress - or you may just wish to deeply relax for a single treatment every now and again. Weekly, monthly, or once a year... you will know what amount feels right!

**Reiki is not to be used in place of medical care, but as an additional aid to access our bodies own healing abilities - helping to relieve side effects and speed recovery. It is recommended that you also see a licensed health care professional for any serious or chronic physical or psychological ailments that you may have.

Rates & Additional Services
Payments may be made by cash, check, or online via PayPal.

Healing Sessions | Energy Bodywork

Specializing In:
~ Respite treatments for Healers & Caregivers
~ Myo / fascial cleansing when direct physical pressure is not an option
~ Meridian & acupoint therapies when acupuncture needles, acupressure, or meridian massage are not an option
~ Guidance & awareness on the health of the spiritual immune system

DUE TO COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, ALL SESSIONS ARE CURRENTLY DONE VIA DISTANCE.
(I look forward to the time when we may safely resume sessions in person!)

Office Visit / In Person Sessions or Consultations:
Please inquire for office time availability and location details for either Sherwood or SE Portland, Oregon.
$70 per 50 minute session
$35 per 25 minute session

Myo / Fascial Cleansing & Pain Mapping:
When direct physical pressure or massage are not currently an option due to sensitivity, injury, or surface inaccessibility. This approach uses hands resting lightly on or just slighlty above the affected areas. It is also a time to investigate and reflect on the sources of chronic and referred pain.
$70 per 50 minute treatment session and/or consultation
$35 per 25 minute treatment session and/or consultation

Distance Treatments for People:
If you've never had distance energy work done before, call or email with any general questions or how to best prepare for your first session. I'll walk you through the process and work with you in setting up the sessions so you are most comfortable.
Distance sessions are for the person requesting the treatment only and not for any third party or nonconsenting person/s.
$60 per 50 minute session
$30 per 25 minute session

Distance Treatments for Pets / Animal Companions:
$45 per 50 minute session

Distance Treatment / Assistance with Acute or Chronic Energetic Intrusions / Entanglements
in Persons, Environments, Etc. :
Distance energy releases / cleanses are reliant on my current energy capacity and the complexity of the situation. Sometimes more time, patience and considerably increased efforts are required, or may not be within my scope - which will fall under the TBD or consultation category.
$15* (in many cases) per urgent cleansing/releasing of external harmful energies (ASAP / Immediate)
(if the need for urgent cleansing happens frequently and / or intensely, additional treatments / therapies should be considered)
$TBD To be discussed

Soul Fragment Retrieval & Reintegration
Reintegration of Soul fragmentation or separation resulting from intense physical or emotional trauma depend on a Soul's readiness / preparedness for the process. Sometimes this process must be put on hold indefinitely, until the timing is right - which will fall under the consultation category. It is advisable to also be regularly working / talking with an emotional therapist - before and directly afterwards.
$70 per 50 minute healing session and/or consultation (office visit or distance)

Intuitive Interpretations / Readings
(these services can usually be done by phone or email consultation from any location)
Interpretation notes are sent by email, unless otherwise requested

Readings are for the person requesting the insights only and not for any third party or nonconsenting person/s.
And, as always, are not intended to be a substitute for licensed medical / emotional care or evaluations.

Interpretations via Meridians:
$60 per 50 minute consultation on current overview of the bodies Meridians and what may be in need of attention. This is for those who already have an interest in or a basic understanding of the Meridians.

Interpretations via Chakras:
$60 for a basic overview of your seven main Chakras - Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Brow, Crown. I'll take a look at what feels overactive, underactive, unprotected, overprotected, exhausted, etc. This is for those who already have an interest in or a basic understanding of the Chakras.

Interpretations via Heart-to-Heart with your Higher Self:
$90 - What is your Higher Self trying to tell you? This is about listening and learning in order to discover what might be the next best steps on your life journey. It isn't about judging errors or calling out faults. It is about looking honestly inward to hear what your body and Soul are trying to tell you, but you are having trouble listening or acknowledging. This type of reading is intended to be about healing, which often involves facing some very difficult issues. Our conscious minds can be a bit of a Trickster at times, but our Higher Selves are always honest, yet all too often ignored. Where are you out of balance with natural cycles and rhythms? What are the roots of any blockages holding you back from understanding or reaching your best Self? How can you better hear these messages yourself in moving forward?

Listening to the Healing Wisdom of Animals, Plants, and Stones
Our Animal, Insect, Plant, and Stone / Mineral friends have a unique, gently powerful way of communicating profound messages and healing wisdom. The options below are for Animals and Stones, but I may include Insects or Plants / Trees in your lists, should they volunteer.

Interpretations via Animal Guides / Messengers:
$60 for list of 5 most currently active - plus my interpretation of most relevant messages each animal is symbolically presenting.
$15 for list of 5 most currently active - you explore your own interpretations / meditations / research based on the provided list.

Interpretations via Healing Stones:
$60 for list of 5 most currently helpful - plus my interpretation of most relevant messages each stone is symbolically presenting.
$15 for list of 5 most currently helpful - you explore your own interpretations / meditations / research based on the provided list.

please feel free to call, text or email with questions • 503.320.1866

If you are emailing me for the first time, please include "Reiki Inquiry" in the subject line.

I welcome and encourage collaborative healing approaches when a client / patient has expressed their interests and permissions to opening discussions. If you are a health care provider / well-being advocate looking for potential team support, please include "Collaborative Inquiry" in your email subject line.

A Few Words of Background on Rebecca

My life's work as a healer began at birth, or much earlier, depending on your perspective. When I was that newborn, I understood a lot more. The next forty years of my own healing journey found me on many necessary, meandering paths - which by outward appearances seemed to take me further and further away from a deeper understanding of my inner Self and my calling. Throughout those years, I was not consciously aware of my innate healing gifts and their accompanying vulnerabilities. I only knew that I felt and perceived a bit differently than most others that I knew. I had no conscious knowledge of how to grow or protect these gifts. I went through periods of having some, or all, of my healing abilities drained away - feeling something essential had been lost, yet not knowing what. I watched, feeling helpless, as others I loved became increasingly depleted energetically to the point of severe chronic illnesses. I had to become very sick myself, in ways that my medical care at the time could not address. I had to witness, live in and completely feel these experiences to begin finally allowing the choice to hear my true Self's messages of how to recover healthier balances. My heart always knew there was a healing path unseen right alongside me, but my head didn't join in until ten years ago when I was drawn to Reiki. Becoming attuned to Reiki accelerated the process of clearing my clouded inner vision to a view of that previously hidden healing path - now, joyfully, right beneath my feet.

My last decade of dedicated exploration and practice of an ecclectic variety of energy healing modalites has not come through universities or apprenticeships and I do not carry any healing specific titles, degrees, or other credentials (aside from my initial Reiki attunement certificates). Although I am personally guided to continually grow through research in solitude, my admiration and respect for those who blaze healing innovation trails, uphold ancient healing arts, teach, and survive or thrive in intensive educational programs is heartfelt. My commitment to community and embracing the connection of All things runs deep, but most often quietly and behind-the-scenes. Every person that entrusts me with sharing / feeling their triumphs and traumas, as well as my endless fascination with the natural world are all my extraordinary teachers - which I say with the greatest reverence and gratitude. Helping to gently empower others on their own unique, self-healing paths by encouraging balance and a compassionate understanding of the Soul/body/mind whole is an integral part of my life's work and practice. My hope is that maybe someday, in this lifetime, I will understand almost as much as I did when I was that newborn!