The client sits or lies comfortably, fully clothed.  The practitioner’s hands are placed on or above the client’s body in standard hand positions on the head, neck, torso, stomach and back.  Intuitive guidance and guidance from the client regarding areas of specific complaint can receive particular focus, including knees and feet.

The client often feels warmth or tingling in the area being treated and/or where Reiki chi flow is needed, as well as warmth from the practitioner’s hands, even when a non-touching approach is being used.  A state of deep relaxation, feeling relief from pain and acceleration of healing have been experienced during and immediately after a Reiki treatment.