Reiki-Assisted Therapy for Trauma Recovery: Exploring the Healing Process
- Jennifer Kizer
- Aug 20
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 2
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a gentle, holistic healing practice that channels universal life force energy. It promotes balance in the mind, body, and spirit. Originating in Japan, the word Reiki translates to “spiritual energy” or “universal energy.”
During a Reiki session, the practitioner uses light touch or places their hands slightly above the body. This encourages relaxation, stress relief, and energy flow. Unlike massage or talk therapy, Reiki works directly with the body’s natural energy system. This allows healing on a deep and nonverbal level.
The Benefits of Reiki
Reiki supports both emotional and physical well-being. Some of the most common benefits include:
Reduced stress, tension, and anxiety
Improved relaxation and sleep
A calmer, more regulated nervous system
Release of emotional blockages stored in the body
Support for trauma processing without re-triggering
Greater sense of inner peace, clarity, and spiritual connection
Because trauma is often held in the body, Reiki helps clients heal beyond words. It addresses pain and imbalance where traditional talk therapy may not reach.
What is Reiki-Assisted Therapy for Trauma Healing?
At Heart Wisdom Healing, I offer a unique approach called Reiki-Assisted Therapy. This method blends the structure of trauma-informed therapy with the energetic support of Reiki.
Deeper Nervous System Support
Reiki helps soothe fight, flight, or freeze responses. This makes it easier to engage in therapeutic work.
Nonverbal Healing
Trauma doesn’t always have words. Reiki allows release and integration without having to relive every detail.
Mind-Body-Spirit Integration
While therapy supports the mind, Reiki nurtures the body and spirit. This creates holistic healing.
Enhanced Emotional Processing
Clients often feel more grounded, centered, and open to the healing process when Reiki is part of therapy.
In sessions, Reiki is offered as a gentle energetic overlay to traditional talk therapy. While we explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns in a safe therapeutic space, the flow of Reiki energy supports your nervous system and emotional body. Many clients describe this experience as calming, centering, and deeply restorative. They feel like they can breathe more fully into themselves. They often come to new insights and awareness, releasing burdens that words alone could not address.
Because trauma often lives in the body as tension, pain, or dysregulation, Reiki provides an added layer of support. It helps create safety within the body, which is essential for long-term trauma recovery. Reiki-Assisted Therapy can help soften self-protection patterns, reduce anxiety, and invite a sense of inner peace. This work is especially supportive for clients who feel “stuck” in their healing. It is also beneficial for those who struggle to relax or want to approach recovery with their mind, heart, body, and spirit.
Reiki for Trauma Survivors
For those recovering from childhood trauma, abuse, or toxic relationships, Reiki can be especially powerful. Many survivors struggle with hypervigilance, disconnection from the body, or difficulty trusting themselves. Reiki gently reintroduces a felt sense of safety and inner calm, helping clients reconnect with their true selves.
When combined with therapy, Reiki helps clients:
Reduce the intensity of overwhelming emotions
Feel safer in their own bodies
Strengthen emotional regulation
Develop healthier coping tools
Reclaim self-worth and empowerment
This mind-body-spirit approach supports trauma survivors in moving from survival mode into deeper healing and transformation.
Begin Your Healing Journey with Reiki-Assisted Therapy for Trauma Healing
If you’ve tried traditional therapy but still feel stuck, Reiki may be the missing piece. Reiki-Assisted Therapy offers a gentle, supportive path to release trauma, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.
At Heart Wisdom Healing, I believe that your wounds can become your wisdom and your pain can become your power. Reiki-Assisted Therapy can help you take that next step forward.
P.S. I have an email newsletter for you to receive continual inspiration and empowerment. If you are ready for direction and empowerment on your path, click here to join me!
“Healing is the process of returning to ourselves and our natural state of wellbeing—one where our mind, body, and soul are aligned.” Unknown
Visit: hwhservices.com
With Heart,
Jennifer Kizer, MA. LPC
Founder, Heart Wisdom Healing