Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a gentle energy practice that supports relaxation, stress relief, and overall balance. During a session, many people feel calm, grounded, and deeply relaxed. Reiki is often used to support emotional well-being, nervous system regulation, and moments of rest during stressful seasons of life.
What happens during a Reiki session?
Each session begins with a short conversation about how you’re feeling and what you’d like support with. You’ll then relax comfortably while Reiki is offered through light touch or hands hovering above the body. Soft music, grounding techniques, crystals, or gentle energy-clearing tools may also be incorporated depending on your comfort level and preferences.
Do I need to believe in Reiki for it to work?
No. Reiki is open to everyone, whether you are deeply spiritual, simply curious, or just looking for a calming experience. Many people approach Reiki as a form of intentional rest and energetic support.
What might I feel during a session?
Everyone experiences Reiki differently. Some people feel warmth, tingling, heaviness, emotional release, or deep relaxation. Others may simply feel peaceful or notice subtle shifts afterward. There is no “right” way to experience Reiki.
What should I do before my session?
Try to drink water, wear comfortable clothing, and give yourself a few quiet moments before your appointment if possible. You do not need to prepare perfectly — simply come as you are.
What should I do after a Reiki session?
After your session, it’s helpful to hydrate, rest if needed, and gently check in with yourself. Some people feel immediate shifts, while others notice changes over the following hours or days.
Where do in-person sessions take place?
All in-person Reiki sessions through With Love Healing are held at Water Street Wellness. This welcoming wellness space offers a variety of classes and treatment rooms for wellness practitioners.
Location:
15 Water Street
Englishtown, NJ 07726
To learn more about the space, click here.
What is virtual/distance Reiki?
Distance Reiki is a gentle energy-healing practice that allows you to receive Reiki without being in the same physical location as the practitioner. During your session, you can relax in the comfort of your own home while Reiki is offered with the intention of supporting relaxation, stress relief, emotional well-being, and energetic balance. Sessions may include a phone or Zoom connection, or can be completed without a call for those with busy schedules.
Do you offer Reiki for pets and animals?
Yes. Reiki for animals is offered both in-person and at a distance. Sessions are always approached gently and respectfully, allowing the animal to remain comfortable and relaxed.
Is Reiki safe for everyone?
Reiki is generally considered a gentle and non-invasive practice that supports relaxation and overall well-being. However, Reiki should never replace medical or mental health care, and it’s important to inform your practitioner about any significant medical or psychological conditions before your session. Individuals with serious heart conditions, pacemakers, seizure disorders, severe mental health conditions, or those experiencing active psychiatric distress should consult with their healthcare provider before receiving Reiki or participating in sessions that may include sound healing tools such as tuning forks, drumming, or rattles.
Sessions can always be adjusted to prioritize comfort, grounding, and emotional safety.
Can Reiki bring up emotions during a session?
Yes — sometimes Reiki and other energy-based practices can gently bring emotions to the surface. Some people may experience emotional release, memories, tears, fatigue, or heightened sensitivity during or after a session. This can happen as the body and nervous system begin to relax and process stored stress or emotions. For individuals with anxiety, PTSD, trauma histories, or other mental health conditions, it’s important to move slowly and communicate openly during the session. At With Love Healing, sessions are approached gently and can be adjusted at any time to help you feel safe, grounded, and supported.
Do I have to talk during the session?
Not at all. Some clients enjoy sharing what they’re experiencing, while others prefer quiet rest. The session is your space, and there is no pressure either way.
Can I move, adjust, or pause during a Reiki session?
Yes — absolutely. Reiki is meant to support comfort and relaxation, not perfection. If you need to move, stretch, adjust your position, cough, use the restroom, or briefly pause during the session, it will not negatively affect the Reiki or interrupt the energy flow. Your comfort always comes first, and your body naturally knows what it needs during the experience.
How often should I receive Reiki?
That depends on your personal needs and goals. Some people book sessions occasionally for relaxation and reset, while others prefer more regular support during stressful or emotionally heavy periods.
What is Crystal Healing?
Crystal healing is available as a $15 add-on service for both in-person and distance Reiki sessions. During your session, I’ll use a crystal pendulum to check the energy flow around each chakra and identify areas that may benefit from additional attention. Carefully selected crystals will then be incorporated into the session and charged with Reiki energy to support your intention. For in-person sessions, crystals may be placed on or around the body. During distance sessions, they will be arranged within my healing space and used as energetic tools throughout your session. This gentle combination can help deepen relaxation, encourage energetic balance, and create a more focused and immersive healing experience.
What are tuning forks, and how are they used?
Tuning forks are sound-healing tools that produce gentle vibrations at specific frequencies. They may be used near the body or lightly placed on certain areas to encourage relaxation, ease tension, and support a greater sense of energetic balance. At With Love Healing, tuning fork sessions will be offered as a standalone service or combined with Reiki for a more immersive healing experience.
What makes With Love Healing different?
With Love Healing was created as a heart-centered space focused on gentle support, grounding, and helping people reconnect with themselves. Sessions are approached with compassion, intention, and a calm, welcoming environment — always meeting you where you are.
From my heart to yours
— With Love Healing