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.
Do you offer distance Reiki?
Yes. Distance Reiki sessions are available through Zoom as well as a “Busy Lives” option that does not require a call or video session. Reiki energy is not limited by physical distance and can still provide a calming, supportive experience remotely.
What is the “Busy Lives” Distance Reiki session?
This option is designed for those who want energetic support without needing to schedule a live session. Reiki is sent at an agreed-upon time while you continue your normal routine, and you’ll receive a follow-up message afterward with insights, intuitive impressions, and gentle recommendations.
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 are shamanic practices?
Shamanic practices are ancient spiritual and energetic traditions that have been used across many cultures for grounding, healing, connection, and personal insight. These practices often focus on deepening awareness of yourself, your energy, nature, and the world around you. Some gentle shamanic-inspired practices may include drumming, meditation, journeying, smoke cleansing, intention setting, energy clearing, working with sound, or grounding rituals. At With Love Healing, these practices are approached respectfully and are used to support relaxation, energetic balance, and emotional well-being alongside Reiki.
What is Shamanic Reiki?
Shamanic Reiki blends traditional Reiki energy work with gentle shamanic-inspired practices focused on grounding, energetic awareness, intention, and spiritual connection. Depending on the session and your comfort level, this may include tools such as drumming, rattles, smoke cleansing, guided grounding, or intuitive energy work alongside Reiki. At With Love Healing, Shamanic Reiki is approached gently and intentionally — with the goal of helping you feel more balanced, connected, grounded, and supported in your healing experience. No prior spiritual experience or beliefs are needed to receive a session.
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