Reiki Certification And Information Regarding The Practice

By Diane Turner


People like their body to remain healthy and when they get sick, they turn to medical practitioners to help them recover from it. But some sickness are not easily cured through this method and others will turn to alternative medicine instead. These are practices that claim to have healing effects but are not yet scientifically proven to possess one.

Reiki is one form of alternative medicine where practitioners transfer their universal energy into the patient using palm healing techniques. If you want to become a professional in this then get Reiki certification Wake County NC and you can set your own shop after. Its basic training includes three levels and being certified with the first level is only what is needed to offer this treatment.

But if ever you are interested with teaching others which want to be professionals about this method then be certified on all the levels. There are various Reiki systems that can be learned though no single system is considered better than others. Make sure though of informing your patients regarding your experience, training and skills plus what to expect.

Before learning how to practice this method, be sure to understand clearly your relations with how Reiki works. Start by healing yourself, family members and friends first to experience personally this treatment first. Doing this helps you balance your life which is important to do before you begin to assist other.

Understand the legalities involved in practicing this method because having certification is not enough in some states. Others require you to become an ordained minister since this is considered as spiritual healing art or have a license as natural health therapist. Call your local government agencies to ask for their requirements in allowing you to set your own shop.

Consider having liability insurance to protect you from possible lawsuits against you from unsatisfied and misinformed customers. Let your new patients sign a consent form after explaining to them that this treatment is not meant to replace medical or psychological ones. This includes you not being allowed to diagnose conditions, prescribe medicines or interfere professional healthcare.

Reiki sessions are offered in home based businesses, spas, pain management clinics, nursing homes and hospitals. Most of these places have benefits of having the appointment bookings or insurance claim filings taken cared of by them for you. Doing this at home is convenient but consider the safety, space available and if that residential zone allows for residents to have home business.

Investing in equipment and supplies is necessary for doing this business with the basic one being a massage table. If you also offer home visits or travel to other places to give treatments then having portable massage table is required. Other things you need include bottled water, tissues, pillows, blankets, freshly cleaned linens and table accessories.

Advertise the business by telling friends, colleagues and family members then print some business cards as well. Distribute freely this cards at local bulletin boards at library, natural food markets and community colleges. Research how much other practitioners are asking for their service and set the fee accordingly for your service.




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