Hello naviblu,
Welcome and thank you for giving this wonderful site and Reiki a chance. I am a Reiki practioner and soon to be master/teacher. I love to do Reiki and sometimes i feel their pain and let it go to the light and then the universe takes care of it. I feel Reiki everywhere in my body. It sometimes comes out more areas than others. I agree always try and ground your self and protect your self with your color energy bubbles. I'm feeling green blue and white for you, right? Surround yourself with this colorful bubble. It will help to protect and to keep yourself cleansed during and after. I wear my bubbles at all times. I hope this helped!!!
love and light, harmony