Reiki

Literally translated from its origin in Japanese Kanji, Rei - Ki means "Universal - energy". A Reiki treatment therefor, utilizes balanced and healing energy to bring balance back to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Where there is dis-ease, or dis-order, Reiki works to help bring back a state of homeostasis and health. A Reiki practitioner is trained in how to use Reiki healing techniques to aid the bodies in their healing by providing the space, opportunity and energy to do so. 

While Reiki is spiritual in origin, its effects on the nervous system and stress physiology have been increasingly studied. Clinical studies have shown that Reiki produces feelings of deep relaxation. Deep relaxation within the human body, is extremely important for healing and is often related to the Parasympathetic nervous system. Our rest and digest mode, the mode in which the human body heals itself. The direct opposite of the Sympathetic nervous system and its relation to our flight, fight, freeze and fawn states. Calming these systems results in:

What the research shows:

• Reduced stress responses in the heart by increasing vagal nerve activity — the same pathway activated during deep rest and healing.

• Decreased pain, anxiety, and fatigue across multiple clinical trials, including oncology and chronic pain populations.

• Supported emotional regulation and relaxation, with studies showing improvements in depression and long‑term stress markers.

• Biofield research suggests that harmonizing the energy field may support healing and balance across mind, body, and spirit.

Reiki is increasingly recognized as a complementary therapy that supports the body’s natural healing processes — not by replacing medical care, but by enhancing the conditions in which healing becomes possible.

To make a long story.... less long (we are not always good at short versions), the origin of "Reiki" is strictly Japanese in origin. Though, for ease of understanding for energy healing, it has been given a "buzz word" status over the last decade or so, the concept and its Kanji as we know it today, was first introduced by Dr. Mikao Usui. A Japanese doctor who discovered Reiki after seeking enlightenment during meditation for 21 days upon Mount Kurama. Since sharing Reiki upon his return home, and a terrifying earthquake hit Kanto, Japan in 1923, which created immediate demand for such work, Reiki has spread across the world. Originally being brought to the Americas by Sensei Hawayo Takata on the big island of Hawaii. Sometimes known as Sensei Grand Master Takata, she is largely responsible for the teachings and treatments offered throughout the Americas today. 

Since then, Reiki has continued to evolve in its abilities, its frequency and its style of offerings. With additional "Reiki" classes being born such as Shamanic, Crystal and Rainbow, while bringing awareness once more for ancient healing modalties from Tibet ("Tibetan Reiki") and Egypt ("Egyptian Reiki" / Sekhem) for example. Our resident Reiki Master/Teacher, Joy Johanneson-Sully has studied many of these modalites and more, including classes via the ICRT (International Center for Reiki Training) such as Karuna, Holy Fire III, Online and World Peace Reiki. If you have questions about Reiki, please reach out.

Reiki is for everyone. There are no prerequisites.

Every Reiki session at The Body Oasis is tailored to your unique needs and comfort level.

Because of this, you may experience more than a Reiki session alone unless specifically requested. This is the purpose for naming our sessions as "Essential Healing" sessions rather than the tag "Reiki". We believe it to be important to inform you straight away that your session may include any tools from our holistic kit that would serve you best during your time with us. This is both because we have multiple trainings and work in the true Usui Sensei style, free and by Reiki's guidance more than step by step protocols. In your session you may experience:

• A grounding conversation to understand your goals

• Gentle hands-on or hands‑off energy work -  your comfort level is high importance.

• Chakra and meridian balancing

• Quiet Touch, sound therapy, or colour therapy integration

• A sensory‑soft environment designed for deep rest

• Space for emotional release, clarity, or integration

• Vibroacoustic sound therapy, binaural beats, tuning fork therapy

• Reflexology

• Shiatsu

• Aromatherapy

• Herbology discussions

• Relaxation Therapy and Stress counsel

• Compassionate and Trauma-aware support

Clients often report:

• feeling lighter

• reduced pain

• improved sleep

• emotional  and mental clarity

• a sense of coming home to themselves

People in Amherst, Sackville, and surrounding areas often search for Reiki to help with:

Nervous System Support

Reiki helps shift the body into the parasympathetic “rest and digest” state — the same healing state The Body Oasis is known for cultivating.

Stress, Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm

Clients describe feeling calmer, clearer, and more grounded after sessions.

Chronic Illness & Sensitive Bodies

As someone living with systemic lupus, Joy understands the need for gentleness. Reiki is safe for:

• autoimmune conditions

• chronic pain

• oncology support

• sensory sensitivity

• burnout and exhaustion

Spiritual Connection & Personal Growth

Reiki supports those seeking:

• energetic alignment

• chakra balancing

• emotional release

• deeper self-awareness

• reconnection with intuition

Trauma-Aware Healing

Joy’s background in Relaxation Therapy, addiction‑aware care, and nervous system‑informed modalities ensures sessions are paced, consent‑based, and deeply supportive.