By Jeff Baird, Sunrise Reiki Colorado
Seniors love their Reiki and it is an honor to bring comfort to so many through my Reiki sessions. Recently, a senior woman asked me, “Can your Reiki help heal the empty hole in my heart?” She had just relocated to Colorado after her husband passed away and was having a difficult time adjusting to her new senior living community. When she got off my table she said it was the best she had felt “in a long time.” This is why I do what I do. Reiki always delivers as it helps us heal in body, mind and spirt.
My dad used to tell me, “Don’t ever get old Jeff,” and “getting old ain’t for sissies.” All these years later as a senior myself, I appreciate those words of wisdom more than ever. It takes us a little longer to bounce back from illnesses and injuries. Reiki is a natural companion for seniors as it expedites the healing process.
This year I have worked closely with many senior living communities in the Denver area. It is so rewarding to bring stress and pain relief to the residents as I am invited back on a monthly basis. I provide sign up sheets to reserve their Reiki session with me and many sign up immediately after their session for the next month. And now, some seniors are taking advantage of my distance Reiki sessions prior to their in-person sessions. Seniors love Reiki and it is an honor to work with so many amazing people who are in their later chapters in life and show me the importance of self-care and staying engaged.
Many seniors I work with use walkers and canes or are in wheel chairs. I meet them where they are and let Reiki do the rest. I have made many new friends in senior living communities and below are some of the comments I have heard from residents in the last month. If you know a senior who would benefit from some stress and pain relief, just reach out.
“My daughter saw your flier and scheduled this session for me. I’m glad she did!”
“I slept better on your table than I do in my own bed.”
“My feet feel so much better! When you were working on them I felt heat that was so warm and comforting.”
“Look at me! I can actually raise my arms now.”
“I was skeptical but not anymore.”
“Can I go ahead and schedule the same time for next month when you come back?”
“My back is so much better and my neck too.”
“Well, my headache is gone now.”
“Do you work on dogs?”
“I feel better all over!”