Treatment
Reiki
A quiet, hands-on treatment for when you need rest and rebalancing more than answers.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive hands-on treatment in which the practitioner rests their hands in a series of positions on or just above the body while you lie fully clothed. It is used for relaxation and a sense of balance, and it is safe alongside any medical or complementary treatment. A session lasts 60 to 75 minutes.

What to expect
You stay fully clothed and lie down somewhere warm, usually under a blanket. I rest my hands in a series of positions on or a little above your head and body, and hold each one for a few minutes. There is no massage, no pressure and nothing you have to do.
Some people feel warmth, some a gentle tingling, some nothing in particular beyond becoming very relaxed. Falling asleep is common and entirely fine.
What Reiki is for
Reiki is a rebalancing treatment rather than a problem-solving one. Where RTT goes looking for a root cause, Reiki asks nothing of you at all, which is exactly why it suits people who are worn out, who have been coping for a long time, or who are recovering from illness, injury or surgery.
Changes tend to be subtle rather than dramatic. Clients most often describe feeling calmer, more settled and more like themselves.
Reiki at a distance
Distance Reiki is available after an initial consultation over Zoom, so I understand what you would like support with. People choose it when travelling is difficult because of symptoms, mobility, caring responsibilities or simply because they live nowhere near Morecambe.
If you are unsure whether it is for you, say so on the discovery call. I would far rather talk you out of something than have you book it uncertainly.
Alongside medical care
Reiki works well next to conventional treatment and never instead of it. It is complementary therapy: keep your appointments, keep taking your prescribed medication, and tell your medical team about anything you are adding.
Written by Renate Wimborne, Holistic Therapist & RTT Therapist. Last reviewed 21 September 2026.
Client stories
What working with Renate is like
“After my 1st Access Bars session, I had real clarity. I felt like I had more lightness in my life. Renate is such a warm, compassionate, non-judgemental person who helped me to pick up on issues that no longer served me, so I could release them. I would highly recommend a treatment with Renate.”
Access Bars clientAccess Bars “I just wanted to say thank you for your support. I'm not sure that I would have had the confidence to make such a leap without the therapy you provide.”
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Questions
Reiki questions
What happens during a Reiki session?
You lie down fully clothed and comfortable, usually with a blanket. Renate rests her hands gently in a sequence of positions on or just above your head and body. There is no massage and no pressure. Most people become very relaxed, and some fall asleep. It lasts 60 to 75 minutes.
Do I have to believe in Reiki for it to help?
No. Reiki is not a belief system and there is nothing you need to subscribe to. Plenty of people arrive sceptical and simply enjoy an hour of genuine rest, which on its own is worth having. You are welcome to ask as many questions as you like beforehand.
What is distance Reiki and does it work?
Distance Reiki is sent without you being in the room, following an initial Zoom consultation so Renate knows what you would like support with. It suits people who cannot travel because of symptoms, mobility or distance. As with all complementary therapy, experiences vary and no particular outcome can be promised.
Is Reiki safe alongside my medical treatment?
Yes. Reiki is non-invasive and can be used alongside medication, chemotherapy, physiotherapy, counselling or any other treatment plan. It complements medical care rather than replacing it, so please keep taking anything your doctor has prescribed and keep your appointments.
How I can help
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Let's talk. What can I help you with?
The first call lasts twenty minutes and it is free. You can say as much or as little as you like about what is going on, and ask me anything you want to.
Renate Wimborne · Bare, Morecambe · and online across the UK