Reiki with The Barefoot Healers
At the Barefoot Healers, we offer Reiki treatments to support balance, restore harmony and gently encourage wellbeing. Bo, a Reiki Master with over 20 years’ experience, provides personalised in-person sessions and distance Reiki, guided by deep intuition and a strong connection to nature.
Bo’s distance Reiki sessions are often carried out barefoot in her garden on Portugal’s west coast. Working in this grounded way supports a steady, natural flow of energy, creating a deeply restorative experience wherever you are in the world.
On Portugal’s Silver Coast, Jennie and Bo also offer Reiki sessions with horses. Highly sensitive to energy, the horses often choose to participate naturally in the healing space, supporting emotional and physical balance while deepening the connection between humans and animals. If you’re interested in this work, simply let us know.
Whether experienced in person or from afar, Reiki with the Barefoot Healers is offered as a gentle, holistic support for balance and integration.
Just for today…
don’t get angry, don’t worry, do your best, be grateful, be kind.
What Bo’s Reiki Clients Say
What does Reiki feel like?
Everybody experiences Reiki differently. It produces a deep relaxation which promotes a sense of well-being on all levels. Some people experience sensations of heat, cold, tingling or see colours, whilst others can have an emotional response, or even just fall asleep. All of these sensations indicate that energy shifts are taking place, opening the door to harmony and balance.
Reiki can be used alongside any other conventional or complementary treatments and often helps to provide emotional support during recovery. Not only that, but anyone from any culture, faith or belief system can practise and benefit from Reiki.
This wonderful energy is available for everybody.
Reiki Origins
Reiki originated in Japan and was rediscovered in the late 19th century by Dr Mikao Usui. It is a gentle practice that supports relaxation, stress reduction and a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.
The word Reiki, pronounced “ray-key”, translates as Universal Life Force. This refers to the vital energy that flows within and around us. When this energy feels depleted, we may experience low mood, fatigue or a sense of being emotionally or physically drained.
Reiki supports the body by encouraging balance and restoring energetic flow. Many people find it helps improve sleep, mood and overall calm. It is a simple, natural and non-invasive practice suitable for people of all ages, and even animals.
Reiki can be offered through gentle hands-on work, hands hovering above the body, or as a distance session. In all forms, it supports the whole person – body, mind, emotions and spirit – often leaving a feeling of ease, clarity and balance.
Understanding Reiki Attunements
Reiki attunements are a crucial component of your Reiki learning journey. These sacred rituals, performed by a Reiki Master, serve to open and align your energy channels, allowing you to tap into universal life force energy. There are three attunements in total, each corresponding to a specific level of Reiki training. As you progress through these levels, each attunement will strengthen your connection to this energy and broaden your skills as a practitioner.
No special background or knowledge is required, so anyone of any age can learn and practise it. After your first attunement, you become a Reiki person - for life!
Reiki Level 1
The Shoden Attunement
This initial attunement is a gateway to the world of Reiki, granting you access to universal life force energy. You'll learn basic hand positions for self-treatment and treating others, focusing on physical healing.
Reiki Level 2
The Okuden Attunement
At this level, you are introduced to sacred Reiki symbols, which amplify the energy and provide tools for specific intentions. Building upon the first, this attunement deepens your connection to the energy, enabling you to perform distant healing and address emotional and mental healing in yourself and others. Your intuition will begin to develop, allowing you to tune into the energy's guidance.
Reiki Level 3
The Shinpiden/Master Attunement
The third and final Reiki attunement marks a significant milestone in your journey, unlocking your full potential as a Reiki Master. This powerful attunement solidifies your connection to universal life force energy, empowering you with the ability to channel energy at its highest vibration. As a result, you will experience a heightened ability to create transformative healing experiences for yourself and others.
The third degree Reiki attunement signifies your dedication to the practice and your commitment to serving as a conduit for the powerful healing energy that Reiki offers. As you embark on this new chapter, embrace your role as a Reiki Master and the profound impact you can make in the lives of others.
Reiki Services
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Reiki In-Person Treatment
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Reiki Distance Treatment
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Reiki Attunement Level 1
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Reiki Attunement Level 2
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Reiki Attunement Level 3 / Master
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FAQs
Many people come to Reiki with curiosity and questions. Here are some of the most common things we are asked. If your question isn’t here, please feel free to reach out - we are always happy to guide you.
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Reiki is a natural healing system that channels universal life energy through the hands. It helps to balance the body, mind and spirit, supporting deep relaxation, stress release and the body’s natural ability to heal. The energy flows where it is needed most, guided by your body’s innate wisdom.
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2. Do I have to believe in Reiki for it to work? No belief is required - just an open heart and a willingness to receive. Reiki works whether or not you consciously understand or feel it. Many clients report feeling deeply relaxed, calm, or gently energised after a session.
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You will lie or sit comfortably, fully clothed. I will gently place my hands on or just above your body in a series of positions, allowing Reiki energy to flow. You may feel warmth, tingling, or deep peace - or simply a quiet sense of well-being. Every session is unique.
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Yes. Reiki is gentle, non-invasive, and safe for people of all ages and health conditions. It works alongside all other treatments and therapies, complementing conventional medicine without interfering.
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Every person and every journey is different. Some find great benefit in a single session; others enjoy regular Reiki to support ongoing balance and well-being. Together, we can discuss what feels right for you.
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Yes - energy knows no bounds of time or space. Distance Reiki is just as effective as in-person treatment. You can receive Reiki from the comfort of your own home, supported by the same deep connection and intention.
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Yes. Reiki works on every level - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Many clients find that Reiki gently helps them release old emotions, ease anxiety or grief, and restore emotional balance. It creates a safe space for the heart to open and heal at its own pace.
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Absolutely. Reiki is a natural ability that lives within us all. Through attunement and training, anyone can learn to connect with this energy and use it for self-care, family, or professional healing practice. At the Barefoot Healers, we offer training for every level of your Reiki journey.
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Sometimes, after Reiki sessions or attunements, the body or emotions may temporarily release what is no longer needed. You might feel tired, emotional, or notice old patterns rising to the surface. This is part of the body’s clearing process and usually passes within a day or two, leaving you lighter and clearer.
