Reiki Master placing hands a few inches above a client's body
Reiki
Being in balance promotes healing.

Reiki

About Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese tradition of bringing oneself into balance. The word Reiki is made up of two words: "rei" means universal or all things and "ki" means energy. So, Reiki is the universal energy of all things; the energy all things are made of.

Reiki is the energy that animates life, and the energy that can heal as the self is brought into balance. Practitioners are attuned to this energy and using their hands (hovering over the body or gentle touch), they connect to the Ki of the client.

Louise Cruz performing reiki on client
  • Reiki

    helps the client's energy flow more freely. It is like going into a deep meditation where all the stories of illness and stressors are left behind. The more time someone can spend in this state, the more the stories of suffering fade away.

  • Healing

    is a different process for every person. After a few sessions of Reiki, many clients say they sleep better, do not get as effected by the stressors of life and often say they feel like themselves again. As these transformations take place, many people do find relief with physical symptoms.

  • Non-Invasive

    Reiki is non-invasive. The client will lay or sit comfortably during the session. The Reiki practitioner can, but does not always need to, place their hands on the client. It can be accomplished virtually or in-person and can be done with groups of people at one time.

  • Notice

    Reiki is not to be used as a substitute for medical healthcare and advice.

    It is, however, considered a useful complementary health therapy to be used alongside conventional medicine.  

  • 20%

    More than 20% of medical facilities in the United States offer Reiki services. These include Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, OSU’s Wexner Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Harvard University’s Cancer Center, and Columbia University Medical Center. In many of these institutions, it is offered to patients and employees as part of employee wellbeing.

Reiki at WellWorks

WellWorks offers 60 minute private Reiki appointments for $60. Please email cruzl@ohio.edu to inquire about group Reiki sessions.
Note: WellWorks employees are state employees and, therefore, cannot accept tips. 

Review our Payment Policies for more details. 

Louise Cruz performing reiki on client
Appointment Modalities
Private appointments with Louise Cruz, Reiki Practitioner, can be made in-person (Grover Center E124, Athens) and virtually via Teams (or Zoom, if requested).

Steps for Scheduling Reiki

  • Step One: Sign In

    Sign in or create an account on our Member Portal. Notes: Creating an account is free and membership is not required. Ohio University employees can sign in to their employee account using SSO. 

  • Step Two: Purchase

    Navigate to Reiki in the Portal. Place an appointment in your cart ($60). 
    Check out using our secure online payment program. 

  • Step Three: Schedule

    Check your email for a receipt, which will contain instructions on how to schedule your appointment. Appointments can be offered in-person and virtually via Teams (or Zoom, upon request). Your choice!
    Can't find the receipt? Email cruzl@ohio.edu to schedule your appointment.