FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This website is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat disease. The information here is of a general and spiritual nature and should not be used in place of medical advice.
What is Energy Work?
Energy Work (or Energy Healing) is a form of Complementary Medicine that focuses on re-balancing and evaluating blockages in the energy (auric) field through energetic vibrations. These blockages may or may not be apparent on the physical realm. By working on this level of energy vibrations, deep healing can come from within a person, being seen on the physical, emotional and spiritual level. Any type of energy healing is channeled through the healer into your body. This can be done in person with laying-on-of-hands (usually lying on a massage table), over a distance (remember energy has no time or space limitations), through sound, breath, infused crystals or any other "tool" that transmits vibrations. It is healing on the transcendental level.
What is Reiki?
The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." A Reiki session feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. It can feel like "Blissful Joy" or "Loving Kindness". It can bring up past traumas in order for their release. It can put you to sleep. It can wake you up. Reiki flows through the whole person including the body, emotions, mind and spirit - creating holistic beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security, less dis-ease (dis-ease causes disease) and well-being.
How does the body take in this energy?
Your individual energy field is connected to the Universal Energy Field through the healer.
Energy is everywhere. It is what everything is made of. Think about what Quantum Physics taught us: even your table is just a mass of energy of which those particles are actually waves of energy. Energy is life. I am energy. You are energy.
The Universal Energy Field is everywhere. We also have our own individual energy field (in your physical body and around it in your "aura"). Your Energy Field can be accessed through your energy points, or "chakras". These are small, vortex like cones located all over the body. There are seven main chakras which are responsible for much of our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual functioning. If certain chakras are not functioning properly, most often due to energy blockages, then we may exhibit symptoms of imbalance or dis-ease, on the physical, emotional or spiritual level. An "attunement" allows a person to become open to these subtle forces and pass this energy on to others.
What are the "Chakras"?
(Individuation Point)
7th Energy Center - Violet/White - Crown Chakra (top of head)
6th Energy Center - Indigo - 3rd Eye Chakra
5th Energy Center - Blue - Throat Chakra
4th Energy Center - Green - Heart Chakra
3rd Energy Center - Yellow - Solar Plexus Chakra
2nd Energy Center - Orange - Sacral Chakra
1st Energy Center - Red - Root Chakra
(Grounding Point)
According to Wikipedia, Chakras are described as energy centers in the spine located at major branchings of the human nervous system, beginning at the base of the spinal column and moving upward to the top of the skull. Chakras are considered to be a point or nexus of metaphysical and/or biophysical energy of the human body, although they also extend into the person's individual energy field. The concept of the chakras are often treated in different ways, depending on the cultural context. In Chinese medicine, traditional chakra locations correspond to acupuncture points. In some Eastern thought, chakras are considered to be gradations of consciousness and reflect states of the soul. A mystic may deal with the chakras as a model for their internal and external experience, and when talking about 'energy centers', may be talking about subtle energetic forces which connect to the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of a person.
An in-depth look at your chakras and their history in several ancient cultures can be found here.
What is an attunement?
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use and learn if they choose. To learn Reiki, an "Attunement" is passed from a Master to the student to open the individual energy field to the Universal Energy field and enable the student to become a conduit for the Universal Life Force Energy and pass Reiki to others. There are many different forms of Reiki. Usui Reiki is a Japanese healing art that was re-founded (NOTE: Some people say he founded it while others say he channeled it) by Mikao Usui in the late 1800's in Japan. Mikao Usui was a devout Buddhist who, in his intense desire to understand and work with methods of medicine and healing, was able to tap into the Universal Life Force Energy. "Reiki" is a Japanese word for this concept. Reiki's initial stages can be learned by anyone regardless of their personal philosophy and/or spiritual belief system. Through the initiations of Reiki comes a "re-awakening", a re-opening of the stronger healing potential that lies within us all. In Reiki, the healing energy is allowed to flow into ourselves, and then we act as a conduit (or vehicle) through which this energy can be passed on to others via our hands. It is our innate healing touch. Other forms of Reiki have been founded and channeled by healers. There have been reports of Reiki helping virtually every known illness and malady and creates a beneficial overall effect. It also works well in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.
Is this a religious practice?
Yes AND No. This is a compliment to any religion or spiritual practice you choose to follow, or live (NOTE: I differentiate here for you to ask yourself: Are you following or are you living your spiritual practice??) This is not a religious practice in the sense that we preach to you or make you convert to any other religious belief system. This is a religious practice in the sense that the healer is an ordained minister and is practicing their faith. Albeit our faith is that of ourselves. This is a spiritual journey to a path of wellness through trusting your innate nature and living spiritually. We allow you to see your obstacles and teach you the tools to conquer them over time. All religions and spiritual beliefs acknowledge the Universal Life Force energy that flows in and around us all. Call it spirit, chi, prana, God, Goddess, the larger "I", Buddha, deity, lord, spark of life, all-spark, breath of life, nature, mother earth, father sky...make one up....it's all the same.
What is Reiki Lineage?
Reiki could be said to be as old as human kind. Throughout human history there have been those who were known for their healing touch such as Buddha, Mother Theresa, Jesus, etc. This is something that we know little about and consider a gift. Lineage is all about keeping the knowledge pure and true to it's nature — the original teachings. In any spiritual or mystic practice, it is essential that the teaching at each generation be held true to the original teachings. This does not restrict the practitioner or the student. It only restricts the teacher and only in the way the knowledge is passed on. Each recipient of the knowledge must make it his or her own but each time one becomes a Teacher there must be a return to the original material. If this does not happen, then after only a very few generations the knowledge becomes corrupted and lost. This is also the rationale for the secrecy in most traditions — to protect the knowledge from being misunderstood or misused, rather than maintaining some sort of elitism. The particular form of this gift that we know of as the Usui System of Reiki Healing has its origins (or channeling) from Mikao Usui. As a teacher, Usui was challenged by his students about his unwavering faith in the reality of a healing force. It became his personal quest to be able to source this power as a help to mankind. Through years of scholarship, studying sacred scriptures of Christian and Buddhist origins and their healing power, as well as living a life of personal prayer and meditation, Mikao Usui experienced a spiritual awakening or spiritual transmission of this system of healing. What we know has been passed on to us through a series of lineage bearers who have been guardians and preservers of the integrity of the practice. Chujiro Hayashi, a successor of Mikao Usui, practiced and taught in a clinical setting in Tokyo, Japan. It was to this clinic that a young Japanese-American, Hawayo Takata, was brought in 1932. Reiki healed her of the illnesses that had brought her to Japan. As a result of her healing she stayed in Japan for a year of training and practice in the Usui System of Reiki Healing. In 1937, Hawayo Takata became a Reiki Master in Usui Shiki Ryoho, a person empowered to teach Reiki to others. In that same year and for the first time, the Usui System of Reiki Healing was taught outside of Japan by Takata's teacher, Chujiro Hayashi. Mrs. Takata was chosen as Dr. Hayashi's successor and brought Reiki to the West. Before her death in 1980, Mrs. Takata chose as her successor her granddaughter, Phyllis Lei Furumoto. Phyllis has spent the last 20 years sharing her understanding of the Usui System of Reiki with students and masters throughout the world.
What is Your Lineage?
Dr. Chani Greiner, HTP, RH (INHA):
Usui Reiki Master/ Teacher:
Dr. Mikao Usui - Dr. Chujiro Hayashi - Hawayo Takata - Phyllis Furumoto - Claudia Hoffman - Mary Shaw - Christine Henderson - Bruce Way - Adriane McMinn - Mona Khalaf - Allison Dahlhaus - Wanda Eagleton - Chani Greiner
Usui Grand Master/ Teacher 5/6:
Dr. Mikao Usui - C. Hayashi - H. Takata - Furumoto - B. Muller - A. Morgelli - P. Maurer - M. Armand - J.A. Falk - E. Warnecke - A. Neunast - K. Kuks - A. Srdoc - C. Ecker-Flegg - S. Womack - J. Vanhove - S. Mayer - Dr. D. Rev. Nicolae Oprica - Jose Marino dos Santos - Roger T. Hill - Kristen Dietz - Catherine Hand - Russell Dunn - Wanda Eagleton - Chani Greiner
Elemental Reiki Master/ Teacher:
Rebecca Doolin - Sheryl Carter - Dori McLean - Pamela Jordan - Stephen Lovering - Wanda Eagleton - Chani Greiner
Fusion Reiki Master/ Teacher:
Dr. Jason Storm - James McMahon - Dori McLean - Wanda Eagleton - Chani Greiner
Fairy Light Ray Key Master/ Teacher:
Fairies - Stephanie Brail - Wanda Eagleton - Chani Greiner
Medicine Reiki Master/ Teacher:
K'Sitew - Rich Crystal Wolfe Baker - Charles Lightwalker - Wanda Eagleton - Chani Greiner
Dr. Justin Crathern
Ma' Heo'O Reiki Master/ Teacher:
Sheryl Carter - Dori McLean - Wanda Eagleton - Justin Crathern
Orb of Life:
Ole Gabrielsen - Victor Glanckopf - Stephen Lovering - Wanda Eagleton - Justin Crathern
Do I have to fill out a Medical Form?
Everyone has to fill out a release form. Certain evaluations may require a medical form.
It is your responsibility to inform us of any concerns.
This is our release form:
DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY
In consideration of receiving services of value from Chani Greiner / Justin Crathern (circle one),
I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that:
* My true and legal name is as signed below and not otherwise.
* I understand that those under the age of consent require their parent or guardian to attend all sessions and to sign this form.
* No recorded transcript or transmission thereof is being taken of any conversation occurring
at this session.
* I have been informed and am aware that the above named practitioner is not licensed under the
laws of this state to practice any form of medicine, but is an ordained minister.
* That the above named practitioner will neither diagnose nor prescribe for any condition or
problem from which I may appear to be suffering.
* That the above named practitioner suggests that, should I have any physical or mental
complaints, I should consult a licensed medical practitioner as to the nature and results of
any methods which have been employed at this time for the relaxing of the body or the
establishment of peace of mind within myself.
* I understand that the above named practitioner is a practitioner of Reiki (a spiritual practice)
and acting as a spiritual counselor following the teachings of his/her religious practices and
as such I am instructed not to request any diagnosis of my condition or request the
prescription of any drugs or medicines as such is not permitted by law.
* I am not an employee, agent or investigator of any federal, state, or local governmental or medical
agency/association, or law enforcement group or agency engaged for any purpose related to this visit.
* That the above named practitioner is relying on the power of Universal Life Energy to
intervene and render such assistance as may be needed in the way of spiritual counseling or the
use of divine energy to assist in the relaxing of my body, bringing peace to my mind, or
enhancing my well being.
* That said counselor has informed me and I understand that no guarantees or promises of cures
or alleviations of any complaints have or will be made to me and that any benefits which I experience must come from within myself as I allow the Universal Healing Power of Reiki to make whatever adjustments or corrections are necessary.
* I understand that payment of fees for services rendered is an acknowledgment of my satisfaction with the services provided, or if there is no charge for this session, I will initial this form in the line marked "Fee".
*Practitioner reserves the right to terminate any session for inappropriate conduct or abuse of services.
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