Samantha Whiteside

The word Reiki is a combination of two words in Japanese ‘Rei’ meaning Universal life and ‘Ki’ meaning life force energy. It is a healing technique where the therapist will channel energy into the patient, by the means of touch to activate the natural healing process and restore both physical & emotional well-being. Reiki is a complimentary therapy to traditional medicine and has been used to help with anxiety, stress, recovery from surgery or medical issues and palliative care.

I am a experienced Reiki Master and practitioner, who became interested in Reiki when I was in my previous job working with large scale emergencies. My role was assisting people when they were going through the worst times of their lives and it was hard to switch off and not take the stress and emotional impact home with me. Having chronic fatigue syndrome made dealing with this really difficult and sometimes I would even struggle getting out of bed. I was talking to a friend who was a Reiki Master and she offered to help me by using Reiki treatments. I felt the benefits immediately and I started to have more energy and my symptoms lessened through every treatment. That is why started learning all about the techniques used and how use Reiki. My aim is to help others through my treatments and help improve their lives.

Areas I work with

• Do you find you wake up as tired as you were when you went to sleep?
• Are you struggling to cope with emotional or physical stress?
• Are you recovering or dealing with long term illness?
• Do you feel you are out of alignment with yourself?

If you answer yes to any of these questions Reiki may help you.

Each session lasts 50-60 minutes and can be given either sitting down on a comfortable chair or laying on your back on a massage table. Reiki uses gentle hand movements to guide the flow of energy through the body. This aids in clearing energy blockages to help awaken the body’s natural cleansing and self healing ability. During the treatment you will feel a warm sensation or a tingling during your session. Studies show that Reiki treatments can create feelings of peace, relaxation, security and wellness.

Qualifications and Training

I am a fully certified Reiki Master and practitioner, which allows me to practice as well as teach all levels of Reiki. I am registered with The Reiki Association and a verified practitioner with the association. I regularly attend CPD seminars and training to ensure my practises combine traditional and modern practices and take on any new learning that may be on offer.