Reiki (pronounced Ray Key) is a combination of two Japanese words rei and ki meaning universal life energy. Reiki is an ancient laying-on of hands healing technique that uses life force energy to heal, balancing the subtle energies within our bodies. Reiki addresses physical, emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances. The Reiki practitioner serves as a vessel that supplies healing energies where they are most needed.

During the Reiki healing session the practitioner may place hands lightly on different parts of your body, or even hold them a few inches away from you. Some Reiki practitioners will follow a predetermined sequence of hand placements, allowing their hands to rest on each body placement for around two to five minutes before moving on to the next. Empathic practitioners will freely move their hands in no particular order to the areas where they "feel" Reiki is most needed.

Firechild's reiki practitioner has been trained to 'Master' level and is able to draw on many years experience of reiki and other healing disciplines, sending healing energy to wherever she feels guided during a treatment session.