Birth asks a lot of your body, your mind, and your nervous system. When your body feels safe and calm, labour can unfold with more ease.

Reiki is one of the most powerful tools I use to help create a sense of safety, especially for clients who feel anxious about labour or carry fear from a previous birth.

I am specialized in Reiki for labour and pregnancy, postpartum, and infants, and I intentionally weave it into my doula care to support you physically, emotionally, and energetically.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a gentle, hands-on (or hands-near) energy practice that promotes deep relaxation and balance in the body. It works by calming the nervous system, supporting emotional release, and encouraging the body to shift out of fight-or-flight and into rest, flow, and trust.

In labour, this state matters. A calm nervous system supports effective contractions and a smoother birth experience.

During labour Reiki can be offered continuously or during moments when you need more support.

Reiki during labour can:

Be deeply soothing and calming

Help reduce the pain of contractions

Reduce fear, tension, and overwhelm
Support the natural birth process

Calm the energy in the birth space

Many of the people I work with:

Feel anxious about pain or the unknown

Have had a previous traumatic or overwhelming birth

Experience sensory overload, racing thoughts, or fear loops

Know they need more than just information; they need regulation

Reiki is especially supportive for anxiety because it meets you where you are, without needing you to “do” anything. Your body receives the message that it is safe to soften.

When anxiety quiets, confidence has room to grow.

Reiki Through the Whole Journey

Reiki support isn’t limited to labour. I offer Reiki across the entire perinatal period. It can be offered in person or virtually.

Pregnancy Reiki

Calms anxiety and emotional stress

Encourages intuition and trust in your body

Creates space to slow down and connect

Postpartum Reiki

Supports the body in the healing process

Helps with stress reduction

Newborn Reiki

Extremely gentle and non-invasive

Supports calm, regulation, and settling

Can support both baby and parent together

Reiki & My Doula Care

Reiki is included in my doula support packages.

That means during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum, Reiki is available during our visits, woven seamlessly into your care.

You do not need to be a doula client to receive Reiki.

Reiki sessions can also be booked as standalone support during pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond—either virtually or in person in your home.

I begin with a virtual Reiki session, allowing us to connect and discuss your needs. From there, Reiki can continue virtually or in person, depending on your needs and preferences. In-person sessions are offered in the comfort of your home in St. John’s and surrounding area.

Reiki Session Pricing (CAD)

In-Person Sessions (St. John's & surrounding area)

60-minute Reiki session – $120

email: tara@taracornick.com to book a time for in-person

Virtual Sessions (anywhere)

(Virtual Reiki is just as effective and offers beautiful flexibility.)

60-minute initial virtual Reiki session – $120

Labour-Specific Reiki Support

On-call / labour Reiki support – Included in doula packages

Standalone labour Reiki support – Priced individually, inquire for details

Reiki for Labour

Gentle, Natural Support for Birth