I live in Hampshire and, alongside the usual medical care and exercise that come with managing Parkinson’s, I’ve found real benefit in visiting a local Reiki practitioner. For me, Reiki is not a cure and it does not replace treatment, but it has become an important part of how I look after my wellbeing.
One of the hardest parts of Parkinson’s is how stress and tension can make everything feel worse. When I am tired or anxious, my symptoms can feel more noticeable and the day becomes harder to manage. One of the biggest benefits of Reiki for me is the deep sense of calm it brings. After a session, I often feel more relaxed, less tense, and better able to cope with the day.
Another benefit is how gentle and restorative it feels. Living with Parkinson’s can be physically and emotionally draining, and Reiki gives me time to slow down and reset. I find it helps with relaxation, emotional steadiness, and a greater sense of overall wellbeing. Even small improvements in comfort and calm can make a real difference.
For me, the value of Reiki is in those clear but gentle benefits: less stress, reduced tension, more emotional balance, and a stronger sense of resilience. It helps me feel more grounded, more comfortable in myself, and better able to deal with the ups and downs of Parkinson’s. That is why it has become such a valuable part of my routine.
I have now for the past 12 years practiced Reiki on myself (30 minutes a day works best), as well as my family and friends. I have also attuned to level 1 teaching in 2012 and level 2 in 2016 by a grand master in the Southampton area. My two daughters in law are also regularly treated with Reiki in Woking and Farnham. I am convinced of its benefits holistically, even for people living without Parkinson’s.
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