How Often Should I Book In For Reiki?
- Claire Bell
- Oct 22
- 3 min read
A guide based on energy, evidence, and real-life healing
Reiki is more than just relaxation. It’s a deeply restorative practice that can help regulate your nervous system, release emotional tension and reconnect you with yourself.
Many people feel noticeably calmer, clearer and more grounded after just one session.
But a question I’m often asked is:
“How often should I have Reiki?”
The answer? It depends on what you need right now. But both research and real-life experience show that consistent sessions tend to create deeper, longer-lasting shifts.
Reiki and the nervous system
Stress, anxiety and long-term emotional strain can keep the body locked in survival mode (fight, flight, freeze).
Reiki gently helps the nervous system shift into a state of rest and repair. In that space, your body and mind can release, rebalance and begin to heal, energetically and emotionally.
That’s why many people return to Reiki not just as a “treat,” but as a meaningful part of their ongoing self-care. A way to stay grounded, emotionally supported and energetically aligned.
What the research says about frequency
While the Reiki evidence base is still growing, some clear patterns are beginning to emerge:
Research | Findings |
Liu et al., 2025 – Meta-analysis | Strongest outcomes with 8+ sessions of 60+ mins |
Thrane & Cohen, 2014 – Review | Repeated sessions improved anxiety and pain |
Reiki Federation UK (1411 sessions) | Even one session showed reduced stress |
Anxiety Intervention Review, 2024 | 3–6 sessions produced measurable changes |
The takeaway?
One session can absolutely help. But a gentle rhythm of sessions, spaced to suit your needs, allows for deeper integration, nervous system repair and emotional transformation.
Supportive rhythms to consider
Your intention | Suggested rhythm |
Feeling stressed or depleted | Book as needed |
Life transitions or emotional overwhelm | Every 2–4 weeks |
Nervous system support | Fortnightly to start, then monthly |
Ongoing wellbeing & maintenance | Monthly or seasonally |
Deeper emotional healing | A bundle of 3–6 sessions |
These aren’t rules, they’re simply supportive guidelines. Your healing journey is yours to lead.
Why consistency matters
Reiki works gently, but deeply. Like any holistic practice, the effects tend to build over time.
Regular sessions can:
Support emotional processing and integration
Calm and retrain the nervous system
Strengthen your connection with self
Help release stored stress gradually
Provide a steady, supported space for change
A client-led approach
I’ll never pressure you to rebook or push a particular pace. Instead, I invite you to stay connected to your own needs, listen inward, and book when it feels right.
Reiki is here when you’re ready, whether that’s next week, next month or next season.
Want to go deeper in your healing?
If you’re feeling called to continue this work, I offer a Reiki 3-Session Bundle:
A nourishing commitment to yourself
✔ 3 x 90-minute Reiki sessions
✔ Use within 6 months
✔ Save $33 – $399 total
✔ Choose Online, In-Person (Merimbula), or Mobile
Final thoughts
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. What matters most is that your support feels spacious, safe and aligned with where you are.
Whether you're seeking nervous system balance, emotional support or simply a deeper sense of connection, Reiki offers a place to land.
And if you're ready to go deeper, I’d love to walk beside you.
With gratitude,
Claire Bell (she/her)
🔍 References
Liu, K. et al. (2025). Effects of Reiki therapy on quality of life: Meta-analysis of RCTs
Thrane, S. & Cohen, S. (2014). Effect of Reiki therapy on pain and anxiety
UK Reiki Federation (2021). Large-Scale Reiki Outcome Study
Anxiety Intervention Review (2024). Reiki for anxiety: Meta-analysis
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