Your boundaries belong in the session
A respectful Reiki appointment begins with a clear explanation and continues only with your consent. You do not need to accept touch to participate.
The short answer
Reiki may be offered with a practitioner’s hands resting lightly on the body or held just above it. At Madre Tierra, you may request a fully hands-off session before the appointment begins or at any point during it. You remain fully clothed.
What hands-off Reiki means
In a hands-off session, the practitioner keeps their hands above the body rather than making physical contact. The visit can still include the same opening conversation, quiet time and space for personal reflection. You do not need to explain or apologize for choosing this option.
Consent begins before the session
Before beginning, the practitioner should explain the general sequence, whether touch is normally used and what alternatives are available. This is the time to name areas you do not want touched, request a fully hands-off approach, or discuss mobility, sensory or positioning needs.
Consent continues throughout the visit
Agreeing to begin is not permanent permission for every part of the session. You may change your mind, ask what is happening, request more distance, change position, pause or stop. Silence should not be treated as permission for unexpected touch.
Clothing, position and communication
Reiki is received fully clothed. Depending on your comfort and the room setup, you may lie down or sit. Wear clothing that lets you relax, and ask for another position, verbal check-ins or less conversation if that would make the visit more comfortable.
If anything feels uncomfortable
Speak up as soon as you want to. A respectful practitioner will respond without arguing, shaming or pressuring you. You may stop the session and leave. Your comfort and safety matter more than completing a routine.
Keep health claims realistic
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health describes Reiki as involving hands placed lightly on or just above a person, but reports that Reiki has not been clearly shown effective for health-related purposes. Reiki should not be used to diagnose, treat or replace medical or mental-health care.
Call before booking
Call Madre Tierra to confirm the current approach, price, duration and availability. If you want a hands-off session or have a specific boundary, say so when requesting the appointment so the practitioner can answer your questions in English or Spanish.