Soon after my mother was diagnosed with advanced esophageal cancer she asked me to contact Vicka to ask her to do Reiki treatments for her. My mother had begun traditional treatments but believed very strongly in the power of healing in non-traditional ways. I think it's important to know that my mother talked to her many doctors about the idea of having Reiki and they all supported it completely. I think my mother and Vicka initially spoke on the phone to set up times that treatment would be done "long distance" since they lived several hundred miles apart.

It's my belief that Vicka and Reiki helped my mother in a number of ways. I truly believe that Reiki helped with anxiety, giving my mother a sense of calmness and peace during a very scary time. I also believe the Reiki treatments helped lessen the side effects of treatment. My mother underwent very aggressive chemotherapy and radiation and was told to expect certain side effects. Many of these side effects never materialized and those that did were apparently relatively mild. Her doctors were very impressed with how she tolerated treatment. In addition to many invasive procedures my mother ultimately underwent a very extensive surgery quickly followed by two more. During these times I think Reiki helped with pain. Again, every doctor my mother dealt with was amazed at how she tolerated and handled pain after invasive procedures and surgeries.

Unfortunately, like so many people, my mother lost her short seven month battle with cancer. But I feel very strongly that the Reiki treatments Vicka did helped her to be more physically strong and comfortable during her struggle, and, maybe even more importantly, I think they gave her a mental calmness to face the battle every day. My mother very much believed in treating the whole person and I have no doubt that Reiki plays a very important part in overall healing. ~ E.L., Polson, MT

“I have experienced the benefits of Reiki for general relief and comfort, as well as for relief from surgical pain and radiation. It is difficult to describe the complete transformation achieved through Reiki-relief from pain, an overall feeling of wellness, relaxation and lack of stress that remains with a person. I highly recommend that you try Reiki to truly experience its wide realm of benefits.” ~ A. R. Billings, MT