Reiki
With Ola Walsh · Usui Reiki Master Practitioner
CNHC Registered · Member of the UK Reiki Federation & Reiki NZ · Fully Insured
In today's world, we have a tendency to look elsewhere for answers, and to fix what feels broken. But your wellbeing isn't something that lives outside of yourself. Reiki is a chance to stop searching and come home: to rest, to listen, and to remember how capable you already are.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is a gentle energy therapy, with light touch or hands held just above the body. It works with your own energy to settle the nervous system and bring you back to rest. You don't have to believe in anything to feel it. All you need is to be present and open to receive.
The research is growing — there are now multiple randomised controlled trials and meta-analyses, pointing to Reiki's positive effect on stress, relaxation and quality of life.
People come to me for all kinds of reasons. They may be struggling with their emotions, tired of being in pain or unwell, or going through something significant and overwhelming. Others come simply to maintain their energy and care for themselves.
Reiki meets you there — easing what you're carrying and giving your body the rest it needs to restore itself. People leave lighter and calmer, with a clearer sense of themselves, and the confidence to take their wellbeing into their own hands.
It's gentle, non-invasive and nurturing — safe for everyone, including pregnant women, children, the elderly and pets.
I offer 60- and 90-minute sessions in person in Palmerston North and Wellington, and Distance Reiki worldwide — and for those ready to go deeper, a four-week immersive journey, The Unfolding.
Reiki Sessions
“The healing space Ola created came into my world at exactly the right moment — navigating both my breast cancer journey and a difficult separation. Those moments of connection and insight gave me strength and hope during some of my darkest days, and helped me find my centre amidst the storm.”
— Jo, Sussex UK
The Light Within
1:1 Reiki Sessions in Person
60 min Reiki | NZD $140
90 min Reiki & Sound | NZD $180
A Reiki treatment tailored to you — to your body, mind and energy. Gentle yet powerful, these sessions calm the nervous system, restore emotional and energetic balance, and bring you back to a state of ease.
Every session begins with a gentle check-in — a holistic look at how you're feeling, what's happening in your body, and what you're moving through in life.
Afterwards, there's time to reflect on what came up, if you feel called to. You'll leave with a simple practice to support you between sessions, along with aftercare guidance for the hours and days that follow. And if anything surfaces afterwards, you're welcome to reach out.
You can also add sound, or an on-body Himalayan singing bowl treatment, to carry the relaxation further.
As a CNHC-registered practitioner, I work to recognised professional standards, but I also work intuitively. Every person who comes to me arrives with their own story, their own pace and their own needs. My job is to meet you there.
The Unfolding
A Four-Week Journey Home · In Person & Distance
4 x 60 min | NZD $490 (saving $70) | GBP £245 (saving £35)
4 x 90 min | NZD $630 (saving $90) | GBP £315 (saving £45)
The Unfolding is for those ready to explore a little deeper. A dedicated, supported space for real and lasting change.
Over four weeks we work together, each session building on the last and responding to whatever's present. The work is paced to what feels safe for you — never forced or rushed — weaving together Reiki, sound, energy work and gentle somatic reflection according to what you need that week.
Between sessions, you'll receive personalised exercises to carry the work into everyday life. Reiki works beautifully alongside other forms of care, and where it feels right, I'm always happy to suggest practices or practitioners that can complement our work together.
This journey might be for you if you're:
Moving through a significant life transition
Carrying grief, or sitting with a painful chapter
Facing a health challenge, alongside medical care
Longing to reconnect with yourself
Ready, and you just feel it
Seasonal Bundles & Gift Cards
Seasonal Self-Care
Each season carries its own energy and an invitation to pause, reset and realign. Working with Reiki seasonally builds a rhythm of care, and over time the effects are cumulative: what begins as a single session becomes something you long to return to.
Buy a bundle and use it in your own time, at your own pace — in person or at distance. Sessions can be gifted, and payment plans are available for the 6 and 12-session bundles. Every bundle also includes a complimentary 45-minute Seasonal Sound Recording — yours to keep forever.
Spring & Summer | 2 sessions
NZD $250 ($30 Saving) / GBP £125 (£15 Saving)
As the world reawakens, so do we. A time to shake off stagnation, reconnect with our vitality and step back into flow.
Autumn & Winter | 2 sessions
NZD $250 ($30 Saving) / GBP £125 (£15 Saving)
The darker months invite us to slow down, turn inward and rest. A time to release what no longer serves us and restore our energy for the season ahead.
Deeper Journeys
These journeys are for those ready to commit over a longer period. Like the four-week Unfolding, they hold you across the seasons, offering the same depth of care and personalised support, but over six months or a full year. Their real value is consistency: regular sessions you can rely on, space to move at a pace that suits your life, and the chance to build on what's come before.
Half Moon | 6 sessions
NZD $720 ($120 Saving) / GBP £360 (£60 Saving)
A deeper commitment to your wellbeing. Six months of regular Reiki creates lasting, cumulative change, building resilience, clarity and a growing sense of inner resource.
Full Moon | 12 sessions
NZD $1380 ($300 Saving) / GBP £690 (£150 Saving)
A full year of consistent, nurturing support — a complete cycle of seasons. Twelve months of Reiki creates profound and lasting change, supporting you through every transition, challenge and celebration life brings. The most transformative investment you can make in your own wellbeing.
Give the Gift of Moja
A Moja Gift Card can be used towards any session or bundle — Reiki, Sound Therapy, or a seasonal self-care package. In person or at distance, wherever in the world they are.
Choose any amount. No expiry date. Redeemable whenever they feel ready.
The perfect gift for someone navigating a difficult time, a milestone moment, or in need of a little more stillness in their life.
Good to know
I offer a sliding scale for those facing financial hardship alongside a health challenge or caring responsibility. If you are unsure what you can afford, please get in touch.
Reiki is a complementary therapy that works alongside conventional medical treatment. It's not a replacement for professional medical advice — always consult your doctor about any serious health concerns.
Reiki Frequently Asked Questions
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A Reiki session is deeply gentle and completely non-invasive. You remain fully clothed throughout, lying comfortably on a therapy couch or sitting in a chair — whichever feels right for you. For Distance Reiki, you simply relax in the comfort of your own home. During the session I will place my hands either lightly on the body or just above it — working intuitively across the energy centres, spending more time wherever I feel the greatest need for rebalancing.
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Every person's experience is unique. You might notice warmth, tingling or a gentle buzzing sensation, a feeling of lightness or deep heaviness, colours or imagery behind closed eyes, a rush of energy moving through the body, a rumbling tummy, or simply deep relaxation — many people fall asleep as the brain enters theta and delta wave states, which are profoundly restorative. Occasionally people experience an emotional release — tears, laughter, or shifts in breathing. This is completely normal and simply indicates energy moving through the body. Sometimes shifts are more subtle, building gently over time. You may feel nothing at all in those first few sessions, but notice subtle shifts or dreams in the coming days. Experience has shown me that no two sessions are ever the same.
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Wear comfortable, loose clothing and avoid alcohol and caffeine before your session. Arrive with an open mind and no fixed expectations — and have a journal nearby if you'd like to note your experience afterwards.
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I encourage you to drink plenty of water, as this supports the release of toxins from the body. Things really can move during our sessions together! The Reiki continues working for up to three days — notice what shifts, what surfaces and what settles. The effects are cumulative, with all of my clients reporting an increased sense of wellbeing over time.
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Some people experience immediate and powerful shifts. Others notice something more subtle — a quieter mind, a better night's sleep, a sense of ease they can't quite explain. Both are valid. Approach the process with openness and trust that the healing is going exactly where it needs to.
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We'll have a brief call before the session to talk about what brings you to Reiki and agree on a suitable time. Simply find somewhere comfortable in your home where you can sit or lie down and relax. You might like to light a candle and play some soft music. I'll message you ten minutes before we begin to make sure you're ready. No screens or laptops needed — just you, your space and an open mind. Once your session is complete, I'll be in touch to share feedback and post-Reiki care advice.
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Absolutely. After in-person sessions we'll have time to share and reflect together. For Distance Reiki, I'll send you a voice note or message with my observations shortly after — and I'd love to hear about your experience too. If you'd like a follow-up call, I'm happy to schedule one a day or two later once you've had time to integrate.
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This is entirely personal — and I believe you will know intuitively what feels right for you. Some people feel a profound shift after a single session. Others benefit from consistent, ongoing support as part of a longer healing journey.
I will always be honest with you about what I feel would serve you best, and I will never push you towards a particular package or commitment. If I feel another therapy or service would better support your needs, I will signpost you accordingly.
Trust yourself. I'm here to guide, not to prescribe.
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Yes — Reiki can be sent and given to pets and animals with wonderful results.
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As someone who has navigated chronic illness and cancer, I understand firsthand how difficult it can be to access the support you need when you need it most. I offer a sliding scale for single sessions for those facing genuine financial hardship alongside a health challenge or caring responsibility.
If you are unsure what you can afford, please just get in touch. I'm always happy to have that conversation.
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Simply message me to purchase a bundle and schedule your first session. There's no fixed timetable — use your passes at a pace that works for you, in person or via Distance Reiki. The seasons are just guides — a way to set an intention for the practice.
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Yes - passes are redeemable against any 60 minute Reiki session, in person or at distance. If you'd like to upgrade to a 90 minute session, you can top up the difference at the time of booking.
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Absolutely. Reiki passes make a beautiful and meaningful gift — simply get in touch and I'll arrange everything for you.
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Payment plans are available for the 6 and 12 session bundles. Please get in touch to discuss what works best for you.

