Holistic

What to expect from your first Reiki session

A gentle walk-through of what a Reiki treatment feels like, from the moment you arrive to the quiet integration afterwards — and why so many first-timers describe it as a deep exhale.

Jo Stenner

Beauty & Holistic Therapist

A gentle walk-through of what a Reiki treatment feels like, from the moment you arrive to the quiet integration afterwards — and why so many first-timers describe it as a deep exhale.

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Jo Stenner

Beauty and holistic therapist based in Berkshire, blending gentle skincare with Reiki, crystal healing and quiet, restorative ritual. Available for mobile treatments across Berkshire & Surrey and at The Courtyard Salon.

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