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Reiki or Spiritual Healing: Which Is Right for You?

I now offer both Angelic Reiki and Spiritual Healing. Here is the honest difference, and how to choose.

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I used to get asked all the time if I "do Reiki." For years the answer was no. I offered Spiritual Healing, and that was that.

That has changed. I have trained in Angelic Reiki, so I can now offer both.

So which one should you book?

What They Have in Common

More than you might think. Both are gentle. Both are led by you. And both are working towards the same thing: helping you feel lighter, calmer, and more like yourself again.

The Difference

The Reiki I offer is Angelic Reiki. It was brought through by a man called Kevin Core in 2002, and it works a little differently from the Reiki most people picture. There are no hand positions to follow and no symbols for me to remember. The angels do the healing. My job is to hold the space and let them work.

My Spiritual Healing is more fluid. I don't follow a script. I connect directly with Spirit and let that energy flow where your body needs it most.

The simplest way I can put it: with Spiritual Healing, I am the one tuning in. With Angelic Reiki, I step back, open the door, and let the angels do the rest.

So Which One Should I Book?

Honestly? Either one.

Choose Angelic Reiki if the idea of the angels working with you feels right, or if Reiki is simply the name you already trust.

Choose Spiritual Healing if you would rather I tuned in myself and followed what I find.

If you are not sure, get in touch. We will have a chat and work it out together. There is no wrong answer here.

What Happens in a Session

You will stay fully clothed and relax on my healing couch. I will place my hands lightly on or just above your body. You might feel heat, a little tingle, or just a deep sense of "ahhh, finally."

Afterwards you may feel tired, or a bit emotional. That is completely normal. Drink some water and take the rest of the day gently.

You don't need to know the technical names for any of it. You just need to show up and let me help you find some calm in the chaos.

Feeling a bit heavy or tired?

Let's work together to clear that weight and get you feeling like "you" again.

Kind Words from Kindred Spirits

Healing is a personal journey, and I am honoured to have been a part of so many. Here is what clients have said about their time at the Sanctuary.

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Rated 4.8 / 5 stars based on 16 Google reviews.

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Sash Atkinson

Sash Atkinson

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5 out of 5

"I just had the most amazing reiki healing experience with Mel. She was so kind and gentle listening to my story and making sure I was comfortable. I felt waves of tingling harmony throughout my body and I left feeling like my anxiety has been taken away. Mel made the most calming environment that my husband actually fell asleep in the room during my healing. 100% recommended. Thank you so much ❤️"

willow king

willow king

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5 out of 5

"We had Mel come over for a group reading, it was an amazing experience. Mel is lovely and kind and has a great energy, our readings were all scarily accurate and Mel really helped guide my friend on her next path in life."

Mellisa

Mellisa

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5 out of 5

"I have had mel do readings for 4 years now shes absolutely fantastic has always been spot on we laugh and happy releafe tears shes just fantastic and has wonderful talent highly recommended ."

J C

J C

Google
5 out of 5

"Just had a lovely Angelic Reiki with Mel. I could feel the energy moving through different parts of my body, throughout the healing. It was very relaxing and much needed. Can highly recommend!"

Helen Phillips

Helen Phillips

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5 out of 5

"Had a session thursday 16th April 2026 with Mel's Sound Healing at the New park centre in Chichester. Just what I needed to relax my nervous tension.And when I got home all I wanted to do was sleep. I would recommend Sound healing with Mel. My stress levels dropped a lot."

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Berty Beamer

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Mel is such a lovely lady makes you feel so at ease, Amazing readings and amazing lady would recommend million per cent really loved our reading ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Katie Phillips

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had a superb card reading from Mel at the induction body and spirit fayre.

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Dotty Daisy Dolly Pu

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I had hopi ear candles and a reading with Mel today. What a truly amazing lady. wonderfully relaxing and calming setting. Thank you so much xxx

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