Karuna Reiki®

A Compassion-Based Reiki Practice

Karuna Reiki® is an advanced form of Reiki that developed from the original Usui Reiki tradition.

The word Karuna means “compassion”, reflecting the gentle and heart-centred nature of this practice.

Karuna Reiki® was developed in 1995 by William Lee Rand, founder of Karuna Reiki and ICRT The International Center for Reiki Training.  It builds upon Usui Reiki training and is traditionally taught to practitioners who have already completed advanced Reiki study.

Many people describe Karuna Reiki® as a deeply calming and nurturing experience. It is often associated with:

  • Greater relaxation
  • Emotional release and reflection
  • Compassion towards oneself
  • Inner peace and clarity
  • Personal growth and self-awareness

As with all Reiki practice, the experience is unique to each individual.

Your Karuna Reiki® Treatment

A Personalised Experience Created Around You

Every Reiki session begins with a conversation.

Before your treatment, we will spend time discussing your wellbeing, what has brought you to Reiki, and anything you would like support with. This allows your session to be personalised and ensures you feel comfortable and understood.

Everything you share is treated with kindness, respect, and complete confidentiality.

During your treatment:

  • You will remain fully clothed
  • You will relax on a comfortable treatment couch or chair
  • My hands may rest gently on your body or be positioned just above it
  • The treatment will follow an intuitive flow based on your individual needs

A typical session includes:

1. Relaxation

Helping you settle, release tension, and move into a peaceful state.

2. Reiki Treatment

Using gentle hand positions to support relaxation and energetic balance.

3. Integration

Allowing time afterwards to reflect on your experience and share anything you noticed.

What You May Experience During Reiki

Everyone experiences Reiki differently.

Some clients feel:

  • Warmth or coolness
  • Tingling sensations
  • A feeling of lightness or comfort
  • Emotional release
  • Deep relaxation
  • A sense of peace or calm

Some people become so relaxed that they fall asleep during their session, while others remain quietly aware throughout.

You do not need to “do” anything during Reiki. Your only role is to relax and allow yourself to receive the experience.

After Your Treatment

After your session, we will take time to discuss how you felt during the treatment and anything you experienced.

Many clients describe feeling:

  • Calm and refreshed
  • More relaxed
  • Emotionally lighter
  • More centred and balanced

Some people notice immediate changes, while others experience a gradual sense of wellbeing over time.

Regular Reiki sessions can provide ongoing support as part of a personal wellbeing routine.

My Approach to Reiki

My intention during every treatment is to provide a safe, peaceful, and compassionate space where you feel comfortable being yourself.

I approach each session with:

  • Respect for your individual journey
  • Careful listening
  • Professional boundaries
  • Compassion and kindness
  • A commitment to your wellbeing

Your experience is personal, and I honour that every person’s path is different.