Tis the Season

Tis the season for stress-free gift-giving! If you find yourself under pressure searching for just the right gift for friends or family, relax . . . take a deep breath . . . and consider this:

• Reiki has been shown to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to “rest and digest” activities -- the opposite of the “fight or flight” response that kicks in when we are stressed. As a result, people receiving Reiki can experience a lower heart rate, slower and deeper breathing, and an overall feeling of relaxation.

• Patients receiving Reiki before and after surgery had both “significantly improved preoperative relaxation” (and shorter operations!) and less post-op pain than a control group receiving standard care.

• In a 2004 study, patients receiving Reiki once a week for six weeks “experienced significant reduction of mild depression and stress and the beneficial effects lasted for at least one year following treatment.”

• “People who regularly use Reiki often find it helps them think more clearly and improves their problem-solving capabilities.”

[You can find these and more studies at www.centerforreikiresearch.org.]

So of course I recommend having a Reiki session before you face the crowds at the mall. And after.

What’s more, how about giving a gift of Reiki -- or Reflexology? From now through the end of the year, I have a special on Gift Certificates: buy 2 or more of equal value and get 25% off.

Holiday Specials on Stress-free Gifts!_

For example: Two $60-value gift certificates are $90, three are $135, four are $180 -- get one free! They’re good for a one-hour session in either Reiki or Reflexology. You can also choose the “R&R Sampler” (30 minutes for $30) or the popular “R&R Combo” - 90 minutes of Reflexology plus Reiki to really get into the holiday mood.

This discount offer expires December 31, 2011. The gift certificates may be redeemed anytime -- there’s no expiration date.

Are you breathing easier now?