01/21/2026
Reiki & Energy Healing for babies, children, and teens is now being offered here at the Centre!
Here is an introduction by Erin Hancock:
My name is Erin Hancock, and I am a mother, homeschooler, business owner, homesteader, yoga teacher, and certified Reiki Master. I have spent decades working with energy, nature, and the nervous system, both professionally and within my own family life.
I am honored to now offer Reiki for Kids at The Alexandre Centre for Children’s Health, where this gentle modality can support and complement the incredible work already being done by the practitioners there. Reiki works alongside other therapeutic approaches by helping calm the nervous system, support regulation, and encourage the body’s natural healing response.
As a parent and homeschooler, I understand firsthand the emotional, physical, and energetic challenges children face as they grow. From big emotions and sensitive nervous systems to sleep struggles, transitions, and stress, our kids carry more than we often realize. My work is rooted in supporting children gently, honoring where they are developmentally, emotionally, and energetically.
✨ What is Reiki for Kids? ✨
Reiki is a safe, gentle, non-invasive energy therapy that supports the body’s natural ability to regulate, restore balance, and heal. Children are especially receptive to energy work, and sessions are always adapted to their age, comfort level, and unique needs.
Sessions may involve light touch or no touch at all, grounding techniques, calming breath, and a supportive, nurturing presence. Parents are always welcome to be present.
✨ How Reiki Supports Children at Every Stage ✨
🌟 Babies & Toddlers 🌟
🟢 Supports calming of the nervous system
🟢 Helps with sleep regulation and restlessness
🟢 Eases tension held from birth or early transitions
🟢 Encourages grounding and a sense of safety
🌟 Preschool & Early Elementary (Ages 3–7) 🌟
🔵 Helps with emotional regulation and big feelings
🔵 Supports transitions, separation anxiety, and overwhelm
🔵 Encourages body awareness and self-soothing
🔵 Promotes relaxation and balance
🌟 Elementary & Tween Years (Ages 8–12) 🌟
🟣 Supports stress related to school, learning, and social dynamics
🟣 Helps sensitive or empathic children manage energy and emotions
🟣 Encourages confidence, grounding, and resilience
🟣 Aids in calming anxiety and mental overload
🌟 Teens 🌟
🟡 Supports emotional processing and stress relief
🟡 Helps regulate the nervous system during hormonal changes
🟡 Encourages grounding, self-awareness, and inner balance
🟡 Provides a safe, non-judgmental space to rest and reset
** In the teenage group, I often find they need more than just energy work and will dive into Breathwork. Body Breath Connection (Somato Respiratory Integration) combined with energy work, is a wonderful and gentle way to approach the layers of trauma that cause depression, feelings of emptiness, emotional hardships, sickness, self-destructive behaviors, and bring balance between the emotions, the mind, and the body. **
✨ A Collaborative, Child-Centered Approach ✨
Offering Reiki at The Alexandre Centre for Children’s Health allows this work to beautifully complement the care children are already receiving. My intention is to support the whole child—body, mind, and energy—while honoring and reinforcing the therapeutic work of the Centre’s practitioners.
If you’re curious about how Reiki might support your child’s growth, healing, or emotional well-being, I would be honored to work with your family.
Book an appointment on our website!