Reiki & Relax: A Wellbeing Event for Parents and Carers 

Reiki is a gentle touch therapy that works on the same principles as reflexology and acupuncture — supporting the body’s natural ability to rebalance and heal itself.  

Reiki is useful to aid relaxation, reduce stress and to support emotional wellbeing. It is simple, natural and safe and therefore suitable for anyone. Reiki can be used safely alongside conventional healthcare and medicines without risk of negative interactions. 

Sessions can be carried out lying or seated and you remain fully clothed, although you may like to remove your shoes. There will be blankets and cushions to help you feel relaxed and comfortable as well as some gentle music, although you are happy to listen to your own or have none. Our therapist will place her hands on or near various points of the body, using a combination of static and dynamic movements. 

You may feel sensations such as temperature changes from the therapist’s hands or sometimes a slight vibration. You may feel very relaxed and it is fine if you fall asleep! The therapist will gently tell you when the session has come to an end. 

We have asked Katie Grimes, a registered practitioner to run this event for us.  Katie is a registered reiki practitioner with the UK Reiki Federation and has recently joined the Reiki Therapy Team at Bristol Children’s Hospital.  

In addition to reiki, Katie also continues to work as a registered children’s nurse which she has done for over 20 years. Her career has included periods specialising in oncology, haematology and BMT. She joined the adolescent ward at Bristol Children’s Hospital 12 years ago and continues to enjoy working there as part of the senior nursing team.

We are running hourly reiki sessions during the afternoon and evening on Thursday 5^th June. 

West Country Water Park, Trench Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS36 1RY 

What3words:///ground.habit.risky (Trench Lane entrance) 

On arrival, please head up the ramp to the 1^st floor where you will be greeted by a member of the Jessie May Care Team. 

West Country Water Park provides a beautiful tranquil setting with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake. 

You are invited to take some time after your session and have a tea/coffee in the café on us.  If you would like company then there will be a member of the Care Team present to join you. 

There is plenty of free parking available at West Country Water Park.  At present, there is no need to enter your car reg as the ANPR is currently disabled. 

Please click the button below to sign up.

We have a limited capacity for this event so will operate on a first come, first served basis.  

Upon signing up, you will receive an email confirming both your space and time of your session.   

We’re excited to offer this new opportunity and hope you’ll join us in trying something different. 

Just a quick note about photos on the day — our usual ‘opt-out’ policy will be in place, so please let us know if you’d prefer not to be included in any pictures. 

If you would like to attend but you need assistance with travel, please email community@jessiemay.org.uk and we will try and help where we can.  

Upon arrival, our practitioner Katie will ask you a couple of questions before the session starts. This is to ensure the session is tailored to your needs and that you feel comfortable and supported throughout. 

This event is tailored for over 18 years only.