Gentle, natural therapies to support your physical, emotional and energetic wellbeing. Reiki, Indian head massage, hand and foot massage with Jan Reid.
A gentle, hands-on energy therapy from a qualified 2nd Degree Reiki practitioner. You relax, fully clothed, on a comfortable treatment couch while Jan rests her hands lightly on, or just above, the body. Most people find it deeply calming and leave feeling lighter and more balanced.
Good for: stress, low energy, feeling out of balance.
Massage of the head, scalp, face, neck and shoulders, working on the areas where tension builds up most.
Good for: tight shoulders, tension headaches, screen fatigue.
A soothing treatment for the hands, wrists and forearms. A good introduction if you are new to massage, and easy to add on to another treatment.
Good for: stiff, tired hands and a short moment of calm.
Relaxing massage of the feet and lower legs. Grounding and restful, especially at the end of a long week on your feet.
Good for: aching feet, restlessness, winding down.
I'm a qualified 2nd Degree Reiki practitioner based in Durham, also offering Indian head massage, hand massage and foot massage. My aim is simple: a calm, unhurried space where you can switch off and leave feeling lighter than when you arrived.
Jan is fully insured to practise, so you can relax knowing you're in safe, professional hands.
Jan to add: own words, background, qualifications
Harmony in body, mind & spirit
Reiki (say ray-key) is a calm, non-invasive therapy in which the practitioner rests their hands lightly on, or just above, the body. There is no massage or pressure, and you stay fully clothed throughout.
Reiki was developed in Japan in the early 1920s by Mikao Usui. The name joins two Japanese words: rei, often translated as ‘universal’, and ki, ‘life energy’, the same idea as qi in Chinese practice.
It reached the West through Hawayo Takata in the mid-20th century. Today it's offered in wellbeing centres and some hospices and cancer-support services, alongside conventional care.
Reiki is based on the idea that the practitioner acts as a channel for life energy, supporting the body's own ability to relax and rebalance.
Practitioners train in stages. First Degree focuses on treating yourself and others in person. Second Degree, which Jan holds, deepens the practice and introduces the symbols used to focus a treatment.
Every experience is unique. People often describe a soothing warmth from the hands, gentle tingling, a pleasant heaviness, or drifting into a light, restful sleep.
Many leave feeling calm, refreshed and lighter, with a quieter mind they can carry into the rest of their day.
Reiki is offered as a complementary therapy in hospices, cancer-support centres and wellbeing services across the UK, where it's valued as a calm, caring space alongside the care people already receive.
People from all walks of life come to Reid Reiki: busy parents, carers, people in demanding jobs, and anyone who simply needs an hour to switch off. What they share is a wish to de-stress, rest and feel more like themselves, and that's exactly what Jan's treatments are here to offer.
A complementary therapy that works hand in hand with your usual healthcare.
Reiki works with the body's seven energy centres, from the root at the base of the spine to the crown of the head. Choose one to read about it.
Send a message with the treatment you'd like. Jan will reply to find a time that suits you.
Before you begin, Jan asks a few questions about your health and what you'd like from the session.
Wear something comfortable. Afterwards, take your time, have a glass of water and ease back into your day.
There's never any rush. Jan explains each step before she begins, and you're welcome to ask questions, change your mind or ask for anything to be adjusted at any point: a lighter touch, hands-off Reiki, an extra cushion or a warm blanket. Talk as much or as little as you like. This is your time.
Feeling so much more zen after my session with Jan.
Jan is lovely. She explained everything on my first treatment, which was very reassuring.
The head massage melted away a week's worth of tension. Already looking forward to my next one.
Treatments take place in a quiet, private room, a calm space to switch off from the world for a while.
A Reid Reiki gift voucher is a thoughtful present for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, or simply to say ‘take some time for you’. Choose a treatment and Jan will prepare a personalised voucher for you to give.
Ask about a voucherChoose a treatment and leave your details. Jan will be in touch to arrange a time.
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday, 10am–2pm