If you’re someone who feels everything — the joy and pain of others, the energy in a room, the tension in your own body — you might be what psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron calls a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). This is not a disorder or a flaw, but rather a unique nervous system trait found in about 15–20% of people, and in over 100 animal species, suggesting that this trait is in fact an evolutionary survival strategy.
HSPs tend to absorb more from the world around them: sights, sounds, smells, emotions, even subtle energy. This means that Highly Sensitive People:
- Notices subtle details in their environment, such as changes in lighting, background noises, or even the mood in a room.
- Think deeply about experiences and information, often reflecting on past events before acting.
- Feel emotions intensely, both their own and those of others, leading to strong empathy and compassion.
- Are easily overwhelmed by busy or noisy environments, needing downtime to recover from high stimulation.
- May be more sensitive to pain, caffeine, hunger, or even bright lights and strong smells.
HSPs are often mislabeled as “shy,” “timid,” or “introverted.” However, Dr. Aron’s work clarifies that high sensitivity is not the same as being shy or introverted. In fact, up to 30% of HSPs are actually extroverts. The key difference is that HSPs “pause to check” before acting, because they are acutely aware of all possible outcomes in a situation.
This sensitivity can be a beautiful gift — HSP’s are often highly creative, intuitive with a deep sense of meaning and purpose which helps you connect deeply, create beauty, or hold space for others. But it can also be exhausting without the right support.
For many sensitive people, distance Reiki offers the perfect combination of gentle energy healing, emotional support, and spiritual nourishment — without adding to the noise or stimulation of everyday life.
Who Can Benefit Most from Distance Reiki?
Reiki for Empaths and Sensitive Professional Women
You might be working in a caregiving profession — as a nurse, therapist, teacher, HR, — or perhaps you’re in a high-pressure corporate or creative role where you’re constantly navigating people’s needs and expectations.
You’re driven by purpose, empathetic to the core, and always giving your best… but you might also be prone to burnout. Busy environments, emotional demands, and unspoken expectations leave you feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated.
Distance Reiki helps create a buffer between you and the world, giving your nervous system the rest it needs — without needing to take time off work or explain yourself to anyone.
Spiritual Seeker Women (Often in Midlife)
You may be navigating a major life change — burnout, menopause, a career shift, divorce, or grief. At times, it might feel like you’re breaking apart… but something deeper in you knows this is an opportunity to break open.
You feel deeply, but you may not have a spiritual community that really gets you. You’re drawn to holistic healing, mindfulness, and energy work, and you’re tired of surface-level fixes. You want something that honors the personal and spiritual journey you have been on and meets you with gentleness and respect.
This is where distance Reiki becomes more than just healing — it becomes a gift of sacred time you give to yourself.
Why Distance Reiki Works So Well for Sensitive People
A Note from Natasja
As a Reiki Master and Holistic Wellness Therapist, I’ve worked with many women who didn’t even realize how sensitive they were — until they finally allowed themselves to slow down and tune in. It’s incredible what happens when sensitive people stop fighting their sensitivity and start honoring it.
If this sounds like you, I’d love to support you through distance Reiki sessions tailored specifically for sensitive souls like yours. Have a look at my Distance Reiki packages designed specifically for Highly Sensitive Women.
