by Amy Alward | Jul 2, 2025 | Distance Healing 101, Featured Posts
Have you ever wondered if distance healing could help you or someone you love? Whether you’re navigating a cancer diagnosis, healing from trauma, or simply seeking more balance in your life, the benefits of distance healing may surprise you. This gentle, non-invasive approach supports the mind, body, and spirit—often from the comfort of your own home. In this post, we’ll explore who benefits from distance healing, how it works, and how to know if it might be the right next step on your healing journey.
What Is Distance Healing?
Distance healing is a form of energy healing that works across space (and time)—without the need to be physically present with the practitioner. Instead of relying on touch, it works through intention, connection, and subtle energetic techniques to promote balance in the body, mind, and spirit.
Practices like Reiki, craniosacral therapy, intuitive healing, and angelic energy work can all be offered remotely. Many people are surprised to learn that distance healing sessions feel just as powerful—sometimes even more so—than in-person treatments. Sessions are typically received in the comfort of your own home, where you can rest, relax, and receive without distractions.
For those with mobility concerns, limited access to wellness services, or navigating serious health conditions like cancer or trauma recovery, this gentle approach can be both accessible and effective.
Top Distance Healing Benefits
Healing opens in stillness, just like a lotus blooms in still water.
The benefits of distance healing vary from person to person, but many clients report a deep sense of peace, emotional release, and physical relief. Some of the most common benefits include:
Emotional and Trauma Support
Distance healing creates a safe, compassionate space where emotional wounds can begin to soften. Many trauma survivors—especially those with long histories of neglect, abuse, or chronic stress—find that the non-verbal, non-invasive nature of this work helps them feel safe enough to begin healing. There’s no need to retell your story. Just bring your full self, as you are.
Pain Relief and Relaxation
Energy healing helps the nervous system shift out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-repair mode. Whether you’re managing physical pain, recovering from illness, or simply overwhelmed, a session can offer relief and comfort. The more consistently you receive, the deeper the results.
Anxiety Reduction
Many clients report that even a single session helps reduce feelings of anxiety, racing thoughts, or inner restlessness. While not a replacement for mental health treatment, distance healing for anxiety can support calm, grounding, and emotional resilience—especially when used alongside therapy or medical care.
Better Sleep
If you struggle with insomnia, interrupted sleep, or nighttime worry, you’re not alone. Distance healing is often received at bedtime to help signal to the body that it’s safe to rest. For a deeper dive, check out our blog post on distance healing for sleep and how it helps regulate the nervous system and soothe the subconscious mind.
Healing begins with rest. Distance Reiki meets you wherever you are.
Cancer Support
For women and caregivers on a cancer journey, distance healing offers gentle support alongside medical treatment. It can’t replace chemotherapy or medical advice—but it can help manage side effects like stress, sleeplessness, fear, and emotional overwhelm. These sessions are a space for your spirit to breathe. We raise funds regularly to serve women on a cancer journey, if you or someone you love qualifies for our Wellness Scholarships, please nominate them here.
Is Distance Healing Right for You?
Distance healing may be a good fit if:
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You’re feeling emotionally or physically depleted
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You want support but don’t want to relive or explain your trauma
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You’re open to trying new, complementary approaches
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You’re managing a chronic condition and looking for holistic tools to add to regular care
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You’re supporting someone else through cancer, illness, or recovery
You do not need to “believe” in energy work for it to help. In fact, many of our clients (and practitioners!) came in skeptical—and left feeling deeply moved.
At the same time, distance healing is not a replacement for medical or psychological care. If you’re in crisis or need urgent help, please reach out to a trusted professional or emergency service. Whole Self Unity is here to complement, not replace, your existing care.
The sun shines on all of us—distance healing connects us across time and space.
A Quick Story from My Classroom
One of the most memorable experiences I’ve had with distance healing came while teaching a new Reiki student. As part of her training, she needed to practice offering a session—and like many beginners, she was unsure if distance Reiki could really work.
To help her experience it for herself, we first practiced together in the same room. She placed her hands over me, guided by Reiki, and noticed some distinct sensations and insights arising. Then we made a phone call to a close friend of hers—someone she trusted, but who was openly skeptical of energy healing.
What happened next surprised all of us.
The moment she began the session by phone, she started picking up the exact same sensations and intuitive impressions she had just experienced with me. Her friend, on the other end of the line, was equally amazed. She shared that she could feel where the healing work was being focused—and that by the end of the session, she felt calm, comforted, and lighter, just like after a hands-on Reiki session.
My student’s confidence grew instantly. From that moment on, she never doubted the power of distance healing again.
Getting Started with a Session
You don’t need to prepare anything elaborate. All you need is:
Receiving the light. Distance healing is as natural as breathing.
At Whole Self Unity, we believe in making holistic care accessible and affordable. That’s why our distance healing sessions are offered for just $25 through 2025, thanks to generous community donations.
You can book a session here, learn more about our practitioners, or download our toolkit to help you get the most out of a distance session. We recommend trying 2–3 sessions to see the most benefit, especially for chronic conditions or long-standing trauma.
Final Thoughts on Distance Healing Benefits
The benefits of distance healing reach across space and circumstance. Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey, walking through cancer treatment, or looking for a safe place to rest your nervous system—this gentle modality may be the support you’ve been seeking.
If you’re curious, we invite you to try a session. Or, if you know someone in need of support, consider sharing this post or gifting them a healing session. Healing is for all of us—and you don’t have to walk the path alone.
by Amy Alward | Jun 25, 2025 | Distance Healing 101, Featured Posts
What Is Distance Healing? Reiki Healing from Anywhere
Have you ever wondered how healing can happen without touch?
Distance healing—also known as remote or absentee healing—is a safe, gentle, and powerful approach to energetic support that meets you exactly where you are, whether you’re at home, in a hospital bed, or halfway across the world. I’ve worked with people across timezones, and across the globe, those in comas and in surgery, I can tell you that Reiki works. It changes the atmosphere around the recipient, and works on clients in a multidimensional way–calming tissues, slowing respiration, and soothing the parts of us that are nonphysical as well (emotions, thoughts, and spirit).
In this article, I’ll walk you through what distance healing is, how Reiki fits in, what science and tradition say about its effects, and how you can begin experiencing the benefits yourself.
Healing begins with intention—and the heart knows the way.
What Is Distance Healing?
Distance healing refers to the intentional transmission of healing energy across space and time. Practitioners use techniques to focus and send healing energy toward an individual, even at a distance.
It’s based on the understanding that energy is not confined to one location. Just like you can send a text instantly across the world, healing energy—according to Reiki and many other modalities—can be transmitted without delay, directly to the person in need. Remember, light travels swiftly, so the delay on our phone call or video conference will probably be more noticeable than the delay on the energy of compassion.
How Does Distance Reiki Work?
Reiki is a Japanese healing technique for stress reduction, relaxation, and support of the body’s natural healing processes. It’s been practiced for over a century and is often categorized as a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapy.
In distance Reiki sessions, the practitioner uses symbols and intention to connect energetically with the recipient. They may incorporate visualization, guided breathwork, sound, or silent meditation during the session.
A typical session might involve:
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A quiet, calm time of connection (audio or not)
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A guided visualization or affirmation
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A focused period of healing transmission
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A follow-up for integration or insights
What Are the Benefits of Distance Healing?
Distance Reiki is known to support:
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Better sleep and calm before bedtime
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Stress relief and anxiety reduction
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Emotional clarity during life changes
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Pain management and support with chronic illness
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Spiritual support and connection
Many people report feeling warmth, relaxation, tingling, or emotional release—sometimes even falling asleep peacefully during their session. (We like to call those light snores “Reiki Purring”, and it is quite a compliment to the practitioner).
What Does Science Say?
With a smartphone and intention, healing is within reach.
While energy healing is still a developing area of research, studies have shown promising outcomes.
For example:
Who Is It For?
Distance healing is ideal for:
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Anyone in recovery or living with illness
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People with limited mobility or access to in-person services
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Caregivers, support teams, or loved ones in stress
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Individuals facing life transitions or seeking spiritual balance
Distance healing lets you rest deeply, no matter where you are.
We specialize in serving women on a cancer journey and their caregivers—but all are welcome to experience the power of energy healing, no matter their path. Our mission is to make these kinds of therapies accessible to all, especially those who may have difficulty accessing them.
How to Prepare for a Session
You don’t need anything fancy to get started. Just:
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Find a quiet, comfortable space.
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Set an intention or question.
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Stay open to how the session may unfold.
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Afterward, hydrate and journal any insights or sensations.
Want a step-by-step guide? Download our free guide for optimizing your session.
Ready to Experience Distance Healing?
We offer virtual healing sessions for just $25, guided by experienced, compassionate practitioners who meet you with respect and care. These sessions are available worldwide and offered through our nonprofit so that anyone can access healing support.
Book your first session now.
Reiki energy travels across any distance—just like light, love, and connection.
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Final Thoughts
Distance Reiki is more than just an idea—it’s a felt experience. When you allow yourself to receive, healing can happen in ways that go beyond logic.
Whether you are struggling, recovering, or simply seeking peace, know that support is available—right where you are.
by Moana Schwertsik | Jun 18, 2025 | Distance Healing 101, Featured Posts
Curious about distance healing—but wondering what actually happens during a session? You’re not alone. Whether you’re considering your first distance healing session or already booked one, this guide will walk you through what to expect, how to prepare, and how to make the most of the experience.
In this post, we’ll walk you through the flow of a session, what you might feel, and how to prepare. Whether you’re just learning or already booked your first appointment, this guide will help you know what to expect.
1. Start Your Distance Healing Session with Intention
Every distance healing session begins with your intention. This might be something specific like, “I want to ease my anxiety,” or more open-ended like, “I just need support right now.”
Your intention acts like a compass. It gives the session direction and focus. When you set an intention and invite support, you’re not handing over your power—you’re engaging your body’s natural capacity for healing. It’s a mutual, respectful process.
Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it. – Albert Einstein
Why does intention matter so much?
Because we’re all made of energy.
Modern science confirms that at a fundamental level, everything is energy in motion—including our thoughts, emotions, and bodies. As Einstein said, “Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it.” Distance healing works within this energetic framework: when you bring a clear intention, and I meet it with focused presence and trained awareness, meaningful shifts can occur—even across distance.
You don’t have to fully understand the science to benefit from it. Just like Wi-Fi or gravity, energy is real whether we see it or not.
Healing doesn’t always begin with a diagnosis—it often starts with a question.
2. Creating Space and Setting the Scene
Once we’ve established your intention, the session begins. You might be on the phone or video call, or we may agree to a specific time while you rest quietly at home.
Either way, you’ll take your time creating a calm, intentional space. Diffusing essential oils can help clear the air, and soft music can support relaxation. Keep a favorite blanket or pillow nearby. Our free **Session Prep & Integration Toolkit** has even more suggestions—and space to journal your experience.
As your practitioner, I then tune into the energetic patterns around your stated intention—nothing more, nothing less.
You are always in control, and your privacy is deeply respected.
A visual guide to the flow of energy and intention during a distance healing session.
3. What You Might Experience During Your Distance Healing Session
Every person experiences distance healing a little differently, but here are some common sensations:
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A sense of warmth, calm, or lightness
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Deep relaxation or sleepiness
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Gentle energy waves or tingling
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Emotions surfacing (like tears or laughter)
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Memories, insights, or a sense of “knowing” something new
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Or sometimes, just a quiet sense of peace
Even if you don’t feel anything during the session, many people notice shifts in the hours or days afterward. Subtle doesn’t mean ineffective—healing can unfold in powerful ways.
4. What the Practitioner is Doing
While you rest, I am fully focused on the intention you’ve set. Each session is guided by that intention—whether it’s clarity, release, calm, or support. I tune in to the energetic landscape surrounding it, allowing myself to listen deeply to what that situation or intention truly needs.
My role is to hold a safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate space. From there, I work with focused presence and care, offering what is needed for the highest healing good of the intention—and for the highest good of all concerned. This might feel like a gentle unwinding, an energetic shift, or a sense of being deeply supported.
Healing often unfolds quietly–like light breaking through the trees.
I don’t diagnose, and I’m not reading your thoughts or peering into your private life. You’ve invited me in, through your intention, and I’m honoring that trust with professional ethics and respect. Our connection begins and ends within the sacred container of your session.
This work is subtle, but powerful. And always, your body and energy lead the way.
“The field is the sole governing agency of the particle.” — Albert Einstein
5. After Your Distance Healing Session
You may feel centered, lighter, or even a bit tired. This is normal. Your system has just done some deep internal work.
We always recommend:
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Drinking water
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Giving yourself time to reflect or rest
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Journaling your impressions or shifts
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Taking a gentle walk in nature, if possible
Download your free guide to prepare for a powerful Distance Healing session.
To help with this, we created a free Distance Healing Prep & Integration Toolkit. This beautiful resource guides you in preparing for your session and integrating your experience afterward—with checklists, prompts, affirmations, and more.
Your Next Step: Book or Learn More
A distance healing session isn’t about fixing you—it’s about reconnecting you to your natural capacity to heal, shift, and feel supported.
You don’t have to go it alone. If you’re curious or ready to explore this path, we invite you to:
This gentle work is here to meet you—wherever you are, just as you are.
by Moana Schwertsik | Jun 11, 2025 | Distance Healing 101, Featured Posts
Distance Healing Benefits, Embracing a New You
In our fast-paced world, finding time for self-care and healing can be challenging. However, more people are discovering the transformative power of distance healing—a practice that allows you to experience deep healing and transformation from the comfort of your own home. This blog post will explore how the distance healing benefits your whole being. This energetic healing technique can bring profound changes to your life, touching on various aspects of well-being, how these transformations occur, and why now might be the perfect time to start your healing journey.
The Life-Changing Impact: Distance Healing Benefits Go Beyond the Session
Distance healing is a holistic approach that works on multiple levels: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. By connecting with a practitioner remotely, clients can receive healing energy that promotes balance and well-being, regardless of their location. This method has gained popularity for its convenience and effectiveness, making it accessible to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to engage in traditional in-person healing sessions.
1. Distance Healing Benefits: Physical Well-Being
One of the most significant areas where distance healing can have an impact is physical health. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, or other health issues, distance healing can provide relief by addressing the underlying energetic imbalances that contribute to physical symptoms. For instance, clients have reported improvements in pain management, increased energy levels, and faster recovery from illnesses after engaging in regular distance healing sessions.
Through distance healing, practitioners can send targeted energy to specific areas of the body, promoting the flow of life force energy (also known as “qi” or “prana”) to support the body’s natural healing processes. This can lead to a reduction in pain, enhanced immune function, and an overall sense of physical well-being.
Emotional balance is at the heart of distance healing, helping you ground in peace from wherever you are.
2. Distance Healing Benefits: Emotional Balance
Emotional well-being is another critical aspect of life that can be profoundly impacted by distance healing. Many people carry emotional wounds, whether from past traumas, unresolved grief, or ongoing stress. These emotional burdens can manifest as anxiety, depression, or a sense of being stuck in life.
Distance healing helps to release these emotional blockages by working on the energetic patterns that hold these emotions in place. Clients often report feeling lighter, more at peace, and emotionally balanced after sessions. The healing energy facilitates the release of negative emotions, allowing for a deeper connection with positive feelings such as joy, love, and contentment.
3. Distance Healing Benefits: Mental Clarity
In today’s information-overloaded world, maintaining mental clarity can be challenging. We are constantly bombarded with stimuli, leading to mental fatigue, confusion, and difficulty focusing. Distance healing can help clear the mental clutter, allowing for greater focus, improved decision-making, and enhanced creativity.
By working on the energetic field that surrounds and permeates the body, distance healing can clear away mental fog, helping you think more clearly and make decisions that align with your highest good. Clients often find that they can approach challenges with a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of purpose after receiving distance healing.
Transformation is always possible — distance healing supports spiritual renewal from the inside out.
4. Distance Healing Benefits: Spiritual Growth
For those on a spiritual journey, distance healing can be a powerful catalyst for growth and transformation. It can deepen your connection to your higher self, expand your consciousness, and help you align with your soul’s purpose. Through regular sessions, clients often experience a greater sense of inner peace, heightened intuition, and a stronger connection to the divine.
Distance healing works by clearing the energetic pathways that connect us to higher realms of consciousness. As these pathways become clearer, clients can access deeper levels of spiritual insight and wisdom, leading to profound personal transformation.
How Transformation Occurs
Transformation through distance healing occurs by addressing the root causes of imbalance in the body, mind, and spirit. Unlike conventional treatments that often focus solely on symptoms, distance healing works on the underlying energetic patterns that contribute to these symptoms. This holistic approach can lead to lasting change by promoting balance and harmony at all levels of your being.
Clearing Energetic Blockages
One of the primary ways distance healing facilitates transformation is by clearing energetic blockages. These blockages can occur due to unresolved emotions, limiting beliefs, or negative thought patterns. Over time, these blockages can create imbalances in the body and mind, leading to physical and emotional issues.
During a distance healing session, the practitioner channels healing energy to the client, helping to dissolve these blockages and restore the natural flow of energy. As the energy flows more freely, the client may experience a release of tension, pain, or emotional distress, leading to a profound sense of relief and well-being.
Mental clarity and focus are natural benefits of energy work when practiced with intention and support.
Reconnecting with Your True Self
Another way distance healing can transform your life is by helping you reconnect with your true self. Many people go through life feeling disconnected from their authentic selves, often due to societal pressures, traumatic experiences, or self-limiting beliefs. This disconnection can lead to a sense of emptiness, confusion, or lack of purpose.
Distance healing helps to peel away the layers of conditioning that obscure your true nature, allowing you to reconnect with who you really are. This process of reconnection can lead to greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and a stronger sense of purpose in life. Clients often describe this experience as a homecoming—a return to their true essence.
Empowering Personal Growth
Finally, distance healing empowers personal growth by providing the energetic support needed to make positive changes in your life. Whether you’re seeking to improve your health, relationships, or career, distance healing can give you the energetic boost needed to move forward with confidence and clarity.
As you clear away the energetic blockages that have been holding you back, you’ll find that you’re better able to make decisions that align with your highest good. You’ll feel more empowered to take action towards your goals, and you’ll be better equipped to navigate the challenges that arise along the way.
Why Start Your Healing Journey Now?
If you’re feeling called to embark on a healing journey, there’s no better time than now. The world is going through a period of rapid change, and many people are being called to heal and transform on a deeper level. By starting your healing journey now, you’ll be better equipped to navigate these changes and create a life that aligns with your highest potential.
Distance healing offers a convenient and effective way to begin this journey. Whether you’re new to healing or have been on the path for some time, distance healing can provide the support and guidance needed to take your transformation to the next level.
The healing connection can begin anywhere — distance is no barrier to compassionate energy work.
Final Thoughts
Healing is a journey, not a destination. It requires commitment, patience, and an open heart. But with the right support, this journey can lead to profound personal transformation and lasting change. Distance healing offers a powerful tool for those seeking to heal and grow, providing the energetic support needed to create a life of balance, joy, and fulfillment.
If you’re ready to take the next step on your healing journey, we encourage you to explore the possibilities that distance healing offers. Whether you’re seeking physical relief, emotional balance, mental clarity, or spiritual growth, distance healing can help you achieve your goals and transform your life in ways you never thought possible.
by Moana Schwertsik | Jun 4, 2025 | Distance Healing 101, Featured Posts
5 Questions You’re Probably Asking as a Distance Healing Beginner
Hey, are you a distance healing beginner? Have you ever heard a friend mention “distance healing” and wondered, Wait… healing from far away? Is that even possible?
You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.
At its heart, distance healing is a gentle, holistic approach to wellness that works across space and time. Whether you’re exploring it for the first time or simply curious after hearing a friend’s story, this post will walk you through the basics and answer the top questions people have when they first hear about this practice.
I want to acknowledge that there is too much to learn and share about this practice to sum it up into just one post. Simply trying to scratch the surface and hope you will be curious enough to explore deeper with us at Whole Self Unity.
Distance healing meets you where you are — body, mind, and spirit.
1. What is Distance Healing, and how does it work?
Distance healing—also called energy healing or remote healing—is a form of energy work where the practitioner supports a client’s healing process without being in the same physical space. This can be done over the phone, through a Zoom session, or even without a network connection while both parties are in different places.
The underlying idea is that energy is not limited by distance. Just as a phone call carries your voice across the globe instantly, energy can be intentionally directed with focus, training, and care. Many practitioners work with healing modalities such as Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy, or intuitive guidance to facilitate this process.
At Whole Self Unity, our sessions are always grounded in your intention. Your intention gives direction to the session and grants the practitioner permission to tune into the energetic patterns surrounding that focus. This is not a psychic reading—we are not accessing your private thoughts or secrets, nor are we “tapping into” your life outside of the time and purpose you’ve shared with us. The process is respectful, safe, and designed to support your own healing journey, never to intrude.
2. Distance Healing Beginners often wonder: Can it really work if we’re not in the same room?
Yes—and you don’t have to take our word for it. People around the world report powerful shifts during and after distance healing sessions. Some feel deeply relaxed, others experience emotional release, insight, or physical relief.
Think of it like this: You don’t need to see Wi-Fi to know it works. You don’t have to hold someone’s hand to feel their love. Energy moves beyond physical boundaries, and distance healing taps into that same unseen, but deeply felt, connection.
As physicist Dr. John Hagelin once said, “The field of consciousness is the unified field; it’s a field of infinite correlation, infinite connectivity. It’s a holistic field that underlies all of physical reality.” This supports the understanding that at our most fundamental level, we are connected—and that connection doesn’t require proximity.
Modern science also tells us that we are made of energy. As physicist Albert Einstein stated, “Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it.” Distance healing works by engaging with that energetic nature—tuning in and offering support, even across space.
Expect calm, connection, and insight — every session is uniquely yours.
3. As a distance healing beginner, what should I expect during a session?
A distance healing session is a chance to slow down, tune in, and receive. Depending on the practitioner, you might meet over Zoom, talk briefly by phone, or simply lie down and relax at a scheduled time while they work remotely. To help you get the most out of your session we have created a free Distance Healing Prep & Integration Toolkit. You can find it at the end of this post.
Here’s what most people experience:
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A sense of calm or deep rest
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Tingling sensations or energy movement
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Emotional release (tears, laughter, memories)
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Gentle insight or new perspective
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Relief from physical tension or pain
Everyone’s experience is unique—and your first session is just the beginning.
4. What kinds of problems can Distance Healing help a beginner with?
Distance healing is not meant to replace medical care—it’s here to walk alongside it. Think of it as an “and,” not an “instead.” Just like you might use physical therapy to support healing after surgery or meditation to ease stress, distance healing can gently complement your current treatments.
The human body has an incredible ability to heal, especially when we create the right conditions for that healing to unfold. Distance healing works by helping the nervous system settle, supporting emotional balance, and re-aligning the body’s energy. When combined with conventional medical care, it may enhance your sense of well-being and increase your capacity to heal.
Healing energy flows where it’s needed — even across great distances.
Many people turn to distance healing to support things like:
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Chronic pain or fatigue
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Stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
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Sleep disturbances
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Grief or transitions
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Feeling stuck or disconnected
It works by helping to rebalance your energy, release blocks, and restore flow—often supporting your body’s own natural healing process.
Several studies have shown that energy-based healing can support well-being, reduce stress, and complement conventional medical treatments. See research here and here.
5. Is it safe? Frequently, the distance healing beginner asks, are there side effects?
Yes, distance healing is very safe. It’s non-invasive, gentle, and respectful of your body’s pace. Some people feel immediate effects, while others notice subtle changes over time. Occasionally, you may feel emotional or tired afterward as your body processes what has shifted—but that’s a natural part of healing.
To help you feel more prepared and supported, we’ve created a Distance Healing Prep & Integration Toolkit. This free guide offers simple, practical steps you can take before and after your session to get the most out of your experience. Whether you’re brand new or returning for another session, it’s designed to help you tune in, reflect, and integrate whatever comes up—gently and intentionally.
“I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I felt surprisingly calm afterward—and the pain I’d been carrying in my shoulders eased. It was like my whole body took a deep breath.”
— Client, Mary P.
Healing light flows across distance — discover how energy work transcends space.
Ready to try it? We love a distance healing beginner!
Curiosity is the perfect starting point. If something inside you feels drawn to this—even just a little—you’re invited to follow that nudge. Healing doesn’t always begin with a diagnosis; it often begins with a question.
Want to meet a practitioner and explore more? We offer free consultations so you can ask anything that’s on your mind.
And if you’re ready to experience it for yourself, we’re offering sessions for just $25 through 2025—a special rate to encourage you to give it a try and see how it feels.
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Download our free Distance Healing Prep & Integration Toolkit
We’ve put together a practical workbook of exercises and tips to help you get the most out of any energetic healing session–whether you are a seasoned veteran or a distance healing beginner. We hope that you will download it and find useful–whether you are booking with an in-person practitioner or booking a distance healing session with Whole Self Unity. Happy healing!
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by Amy Alward | Sep 6, 2024 | Distance Healing 101, Featured Posts
“Affordable Reiki Distance Healing for Stress Relief
Reiki distance healing offers affordable relaxation, stress relief, and mental clarity from the comfort of your own home. With the help of video calls or phone, you’ll enjoy the same benefits as an in-person session without any travel. Many people even find virtual Reiki more effective due to the ability to relax in their own space.
Our Friday Reiki Clinic offers these sessions at a special rate of $25.
Ready to experience the benefits of Reiki from anywhere?
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What Is Reiki Distance Healing?
Reiki is a form of energy healing that originated in Japan and is based on the idea that life force energy flows through all living beings. During a Reiki session, a practitioner uses gentle hand movements or, in the case of distance healing, focused intention to channel this energy into the client. This process helps to remove blockages, restore balance, and promote healing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.
Distance Reiki works in much the same way as an in-person session. Through the principle of “nonlocality,” which suggests that energy is not bound by space, practitioners can send healing energy to anyone, anywhere. The client simply needs to be in a relaxed, receptive state, whether lying down or sitting quietly. Studies have shown that distant healing techniques, including Reiki, can help reduce stress, alleviate pain, lower anxiety, and promote relaxation, even when the practitioner and client are miles apart .
Because distance healing removes the need for physical proximity, it offers greater flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, physical limitations, or geographic restrictions. You can receive the benefits of Reiki from the comfort of your home, making it an ideal option for anyone seeking relaxation or healing support.
Reiki is energy—many say it’s pure light, moving incredibly fast! A light photon can travel through Earth in just 40 milliseconds, so your practitioner can send Reiki energy to you from anywhere in the world, reaching you in the blink of an eye. Whether we connect by phone or video call, these tools help our minds feel connected, but the energy works beyond that.
How Reiki Healing Works: Evidence-Based Health Benefits
Scientific studies back the benefits of Reiki as a complementary therapy. In a 2017 study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, results across 13 different studies were examined to determine if Reiki had an impact on results that were different from a placebo. In 8 of the studies, Reiki had improved results, and in 4 studies differences were not found to be statistically significant (unclear, but not a negative impact). Another 2024 study from BMC Palliative Care explored Reiki’s impact on patients with anxiety before procedures. The results showed that Reiki helped improve emotional well-being, by reducing fears about upcoming procedures.
Reiki has also shown promise in alleviating stress and fatigue in cancer patients. A 2012 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine noted that cancer patients receiving Reiki reported significant reductions in fatigue, anxiety, and pain. Similarly, another study in Biological Research for Nursing found that Reiki helped lower the physical responses to stress in healthcare professionals with burnout.
As a form of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), Reiki distance healing complements medical care. We work with women on cancer journeys and survivors to provide relaxation, balance, and stress relief. While not a substitute for medical care, Reiki is a supportive “and” in your healing, offering peace and clarity.
Benefits of Reiki Distance Healing
Reiki Distance Healing offers profound relaxation and stress relief, while providing additional benefits that enhance both physical and emotional well-being. Every client experiences positive changes in one or more areas, from reduced pain to improved mental clarity.
1. Reiki for Stress Relief & Relaxation
At the heart of Reiki is its ability to deeply relax the body and mind. This relaxation helps lower cortisol levels, reduce tension, and create a sense of calm. Research has shown that stress relief is essential for boosting the immune system and increasing overall resilience.
2. Reiki for Pain Relief:
Many clients notice significant improvements in pain and discomfort following Reiki sessions. Reiki’s energy may support the body’s natural healing processes by reducing inflammation and soothing sore muscles. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or recovering from an injury, distance Reiki can complement traditional medical treatments.
3. Reiki for Better Sleep:
One of the common benefits of Reiki is better sleep quality. Clients often report improved ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. The relaxation provided by Reiki can help clear mental clutter, allowing for restful and uninterrupted sleep.
4. Mental Clarity & Emotional Balance through Reiki:
Reiki provides a gentle way to clear mental fog and find emotional balance. Whether you’re facing anxiety or emotional overwhelm, Reiki’s calming energy can help you regain clarity and make decisions with confidence.
5. Safe, Gentle & Non-Invasive:
Reiki works in harmony with your body and mind, allowing healing to occur naturally and at your comfort level. Since Reiki is non-invasive and works with your own energy, it’s one of the safest options for holistic healing. You can enjoy the benefits of Reiki without any side effects or discomfort.
Reiki meets you where you are, and we can set our intentions together as your session begins. What solution are you looking for? From physical relief to clarity to spiritual strength, all you have to do is ask.
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How Our Sessions Work
We make your healing experience easy, accessible, and comfortable, allowing you to receive the benefits of Reiki from the comfort of your own home. Here’s how our sessions flow:
1. Choose Your Practitioner
At Whole Self Unity, we offer a range of healing services to fit your unique needs. Amy specializes in Reiki Distance Healing, while Moana provides other transformative Distance Healing modalities. You can learn more about Moana’s approach in her blog post and find the healing method that resonates with you.
2. Booking Your Session
Booking a session is simple! Just choose a time that fits your schedule from our online calendar. Our sessions are priced at $25 to make holistic healing accessible for everyone.
3. Prepare for Your Session
If you have internet access and a device to your session on Google Meet, you won’t need any other special equipment—just a quiet, comfortable space to relax. Whether you’re seated or lying down, being open to receive is all that’s needed. We encourage you to set an intention for the session to align with your healing goals. Check your email and complete the Intake Form prior to your session, so your practitioner can prepare.
4. During the Session
Your Reiki practitioner will join you in the Google Meet teleconference, and confirm your intentions for the session. When Reiki begins to flow, you will be invited to mute your video and enjoy. Your practitioner will channel healing energy to you. You may feel warmth, tingling, or deep relaxation as the energy flows. It’s completely normal if you fall asleep, as many clients find Reiki so soothing they drift off.
5. Post-Session Care
After your session, we recommend taking a few moments to reflect on how you feel. Drinking water and resting can help integrate the healing energy. Your practitioner will follow up to answer any questions and discuss your experience. Most of all, check your email and share your experience with us, we want to compare how you felt before your session to how you feel afterward.
Meet Your Practitioner
Amy – Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki™ Master Teacher
With over 12 years of experience as a Reiki Master and over 30 years as an angelic channel, Amy brings a unique blend of spiritual insight and healing expertise to her clients. She has walked through personal challenges such as childhood trauma, an autism diagnosis, and surviving the Camp Fire in Paradise (2018). These experiences fuel her passion for helping others heal.
Amy’s compassionate, client-centered approach creates a safe space for women on a cancer journey, their support teams, and anyone seeking a holistic healing experience. Through her Reiki Distance Healing, Amy provides deep relaxation, reduced anxiety, and promotes emotional and physical well-being.
Amy is a co-creator of Whole Self Unity. You can also find her at Emerge Guided Healing, her personal business. She offers Sports Massage, Reiki, events and classes locally in Chico, California and online to everywhere.
Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?
Book your Reiki Distance Healing session today and experience the transformative power of energy healing from the comfort of your home. Sessions are $25 and available through our Friday Reiki Clinic. Not sure which session is right for you? Reach out—we’re here to help you every step of the way.
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Why Choose Reiki Distance Healing
Whole Self Unity
At Whole Self Unity, our mission is “fostering healing into wholeness through treatments, classes, and community.”
We bring this to life by offering Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies to those in need. Need can mean providing access to sessions to those who cannot otherwise afford a Reiki Distance Healing. It can also mean providing access to those who do not live near a Reiki practitioner, or who would be burdened trying to travel to one. It can also mean providing education and exposure to those who had never considered such therapies as an option.
Currently, we are launching a program to help women on a cancer journey and their support teams.
Fill out this form, or forward it to a loved one, to qualify for a Wellness Scholarship. Right now, everyone is charged the base rate, but this Wellness fund will keep the rates low for those who qualify. If you are in need and want services, please fill out this form. We want to see you in the Reiki clinic.
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Our services are very affordable–they are meant to be in order to fulfill our mission. Yet, we have experienced, and high-quality practitioners who are passionate about serving your healing goals.
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We hope you book at least 3 sessions with us, especially if you are new to Reiki. But starting with one is the best way to see if it is for you.
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Gratitude and Blessings
Thank you for joining us here. We’re so glad to have you as part of our community. Healing is an ongoing process and none of us ever gets to a destination. When we come together, we help light the way, and ease each other’s burdens. In this way we heal not only ourselves, but each other.
That is what we mean when we say “becoming whole together.”
We look forward to walking your pathway with you. Until next time, namaste, Friend.
