Highland Therapies

Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is an energy healing system that originated in Japan.

It comes from two Japanese words - Rei and Ki - and is usually translated as meaning 'universal life-force energy', or 'soul energy'.




The system of working with Reiki was developed in the early 1900's by Mikao Usui, who brought together various elements from his own experiences. It is a way to become more balanced on all levels - body, mind, emotions and spirit - and promotes natural healing from within.

We can use Reiki for our own self-healing and to connect with our spiritual side, and we can also use it to help other people, both for physical issues and for mental and emotional wellbeing.


Reiki is not connected with any religious practice; it is used by a wide variety of people with different beliefs, and also by people who have no particular beliefs.