Carlisle business owner explains how Reiki changed her 'whole world'

Lindsey John-Tait owns Sakura Spirit, based at The Dispensary on Chapel Street, which specialises in Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Meditation, and Reiki Healing.

Reiki is a Japanese healing art that was developed by Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 20th century and has been used as an alternative treatment for people with Cancer.

Lindsey explained more about Reiki and her personal experiences with the healing technique.

She said: "Reiki is spiritually guided life force energy that flows through all living things. It is a limitless supply of divine love in its purest form, a glowing radiance that flows around and through you.

"For me, Reiki has changed my whole world. Growing up I always wanted to believe there was something more than just this... what we see before us.

"Reiki has been what I turn to when I notice myself spiraling within the confinements of life when I need some encouragement, confidence, or to balance out emotions. 

"Reiki helps me to truly believe that I am enough, exactly as I am, and that I am never alone when I have the whole universe beside me." 

For Lindsey, the benefits of Reiki can be experienced by humans and animals alike, with the local business owner using the energy healing on her five feline friends and dog Louis, four of whom are rescue animals. 

Lindsey's dog Louis (Image: Supplied)She said:" I used Reiki mostly on myself or family members before beginning to offer it as a treatment to clients alongside doing Massage, Reflexology, and Aromatherapy. My family members of course included my 5 feline friends and my lovely dopy dog Louis.

"I started to use Reiki to help make them feel at home, loved, and like part of the family. Unfortunately, all of the rescue stories were a little sad and this is why I turned to Reiki to help them feel more comfortable, less scared, and at home."

Finally, Lindsey encouraged others to experience the benefits of Reiki after seeing first-hand the positive outcomes it can create.

She said: " I would recommend Reiki to anyone. Everyone and anyone can receive a Reiki Treatment or simply learn Reiki for themselves. 

 "I have seen so many people become more at peace with who they are, feel loved and not alone, heal physical pain, and overcome things they first told me they never could. The world is at your fingertips."