Nikki Kornegay
National Board-Certified Reflexologist
ARCB #B01936
Usui Reiki Practitioner
About Reflexology and Reiki
Reflexology, also known as "Zone Therapy", is a natural, tactile therapy utilizing micromovement palpation techniques on the hands, feet, face, and ears to facilitate relaxation and healing. Reflexes representing organs within the human body are mapped out, or reflected, as an anatomical mirror on the bones of the hands and feet, and the outer surfaces of the face and ears. This therapy works with the nervous and circulatory systems to reduce pain and stress, improving overall well being. It is well-known for helping with plantar fasciitis, sciatica, digestive issues, headaches, and much more.
Reiki (pronounced "ray-key") is a technique for stress reduction, relaxation, and the promotion of healing that was discovered in Japan by Dr. Mikao Usui in 1922. The word Reiki means "spiritually guided life force energy". Reiki is channeled through the practitioner to the client through light touch or hovering the hands over the body. It helps the client connect with their own healing energy on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. It is complementary to medical and mental health treatments, as well as other healing modalities.
These therapies can assist with several conditions such as pain, anxiety, fatigue, depression, migraines, tension, insomnia, stress, stuck emotions and healing of emotional wounds, burnout, side effects of chemotherapy, and many other ailments. They are a wonderful way to implement personal wellness into one's life.
What to expect
Reflexology and Reiki are both administered to a clothed client on a treatment table. They each promote relaxation, stress reduction, and improve one's overall feeling of well-being to promote healing on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.
Reflexology will begin with a health history questionnaire that will ask you to list current and past health conditions, surgeries, and areas of concern. I will ask that you communicate with me during the session about any areas of sensitivity and I will ask questions as I encounter areas of congestion, which will help us explore the progress during your session.
Reiki will begin with a brief relaxation exercise to bring you into the present moment and open you to receive. You may or may not feel sensations throughout your session such as heat, coolness, tingling, undulating energies, or pressure. All of these sensations are normal and will pass.
You may feel energized, lighter, refreshed and with a better perspective after your session; you may also feel fatigued, develop a headache or nausea, or experience emotions surfacing. Most people feel relaxed and refreshed and are able to enjoy restful sleep in the days afterward. Any of this is normal and asks you to honor yourself where you are on your journey as you heal from the inside out.
Explore the service menu to see all of the different combinations of reflexology maps offered for sessions as well as the R&R sessions that combine reflexology maps with Reiki. Explore package options as well by clicking "Explore Package" under the Book Now buttons on the Service Menu.