REIKI + HEALING TOUCH

Reiki and Healing Touch are gentle, non-invasive energy therapies that influence the biofield and human energy system, facilitating the body’s relaxation and self-healing response. When we enter a state of deep relaxation and take a pause from the dominance of the thinking mind, our bodies are able to self-heal from acute and chronic challenges that may be showing up in the body, mind, or spirit.

 
 

I currently offer the following healing touch services:

01 75-minute sessions, both in office and virtual via Zoom

02 Discounted packages of 5 Healing Touch / Reiki sessions. Available here.

WHY REIKI + HEALING TOUCH?

These sessions are designed to help the body enter a self-healing state by accessing the parasympathetic nervous system and the brainwaves associated with meditation and deep relaxation. During and after sessions, my clients report deep relaxation, less pain, a deeper connection with themselves and loved ones, and a grounded and expanded experience of being in their bodies. Many clients fall asleep, while others feel energy and subtle sensations moving through their bodies.

In my experience, Reiki/Healing Touch is especially restorative and supportive during chronic illness and pain; significant life changes (pandemic, moving, loss, change of job, change of family structure); and for those struggling with the all-too-common New Yorker constellation of stress / anxiety / depression / insomnia.

Reiki/Healing Touch is also a great option for those who are rebuilding their health or are highly sensitive to physical treatments, when even something like a gentle acupuncture session is a bit too active. It is also a wonderful modality for people who are pregnant or postpartum and are minimizing the use of drugs, supplements, and medical interventions.

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  • “Healing Touch with Aimée is the ultimate act of self care and self love. I always feel so nourished and supported after every session, not to mention the amazing healings that have occurred under her care. I've experienced both emotional and physical shifts with Healing Touch-- for example, I had chronic pain in my right foot before our first session, and the next morning it was GONE. I can't recommend this modality enough.”

    — S.A.

  • “I had a Healing Touch session with Aimée; I'd never done anything like that before, but I had had a continuous migraine for about 6 weeks, and I was ready to try anything. Before the appointment, I had a dull, constant headache and felt totally worn down. During the session, I felt deeply calm and peaceful, and my headache went away, and weeks later, I actually have only gotten one headache since the session, which is remarkable for me…Seeing her was transformatively helpful, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

    — R.S.

  • “Before my healing touch session with Aimée, I had a significant amount of tension all over my head. It was affecting my vision, my jaw was tense and I felt like I could not relax my face. The session was exactly what I needed. The placement of Aimée's hands and the warmth of her touch allowed my whole body to relax completely. While she worked with my body and energy field, I felt at ease as I went into a deep state of calm.”

    — S.M.

  • "I saw Aimée for several distance Healing Touch sessions. I was skeptical if distance healing would even work but I gave it a try. Before the sessions, I was feeling exhausted and overworked. During the sessions, I felt a wave of peace come over me and had an amazing experience of conscious relaxation. It truly felt like Aimée was there in the room. After the sessions, I felt more calm, clear and energized. I'd definitely recommend her for distance healing and I can't wait to get an acupuncture session the next time I'm in NYC. She is a true healer."

    — H.N.

  • "I had a Healing Touch session with Aimée and it was amazing. She creates a very safe and nurturing space that made me feel very supported and cared for throughout our entire time together from discussing my health and wellness issues to the healing touch treatment. It was a great experience. After my session I felt super grounded, content and aligned and at peace. I definitely recommend anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable healer to make an appointment with her. You'll be very happy you did."

    — S.R.

 

WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION?

I believe that a healing session begins the moment the appointment is made.

We will open your session by checking in about you, your health, and whatever inspired you to decide to seek out support. This may include a brief guided meditation. Then, you will lie down and get comfortable. 

If we are working over Zoom, I suggest having an eye pillow or scarf to help turn your mental attention inward, and an extra blanket nearby as temperature fluctuations are common during these sessions. Depending on your preferences, we may keep Zoom on during the session, or turn it off, and we may also play music that supports the process, if you enjoy it; some people prefer silence or the ambient sounds of their home.

I will assess your energy field using Reiki and Healing Touch techniques, and decide on the techniques to use that will best support your needs. The healing portion is usually about 45-50 minutes. Many people find this deeply relaxing and may fall into a meditative state or asleep, although there is no single right experience. 

We then close by checking in about how it went, and if there is any additional information to share, I will share that. We may also discuss tools and practices that you can use at home to support yourself.

ABOUT HEALING TOUCH TRAINING

In addition to being a Reiki practitioner, I am also a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner; these two modalities are very similar to give and receive, like different branches of the same tree. I spent 3 years completing the Healing Touch Program course, including an intensive year-long apprenticeship with an experienced mentor. Being able to work with the subtle energies of the human body through Reiki and Healing Touch has also deepened and informed my Breathwork and Acupuncture sessions.

While Reiki is practiced in a variety of ways, Healing Touch was designed to be consistently practiced so that it could be thoroughly studied via traditional quantitative research. The extensive quantitative research shows that Healing Touch techniques can:

  • Reduce anxiety, tension, and stress; fatigue; and pain

  • Reduce hospital length of stay

  • Improve immune function in cancer patients

  • Ease effects of trauma and PTSD

Other suggested benefits include improved sleep quality; illness prevention; enhanced sense of spiritual connection; and support throughout chronic illness, medical interventions, and the end of life process and transition.