About Reiki

Reiki is Japanese and consists of two words: rei, which means "universal" and ki, which means "life energy" and corresponds to the Chinese concept of chi and Indian concept of prana. Reiki works with the body's natural healing processes and replenishes the energy store with ki, which helps for example with pain, stress, anxiety and physical and mental tension.

On a deeper level, Reiki can also work with existential and spiritual issues.

Reiki is approved as a form of alternative treatment by WHO since 1983 and is used in over 900 hospitals globally—particularly in the USA, UK, and Australia—as a complementary, non-invasive therapy to reduce patient anxiety, pain, and stress.

It is integrated into areas like oncology, cardiology, palliative care, and emergency units, with sessions often administered by nurses or volunteers to aid in relaxation and pain management.

Leading universities, including Harvard Medical School, Yale University, Stanford University, and the University of Arizona, have conducted research on Reiki, focusing on its effects on reducing pain, anxiety, blood pressure, and improving emotional well-being. Studies often highlight Reiki's potential to aid in stress reduction and enhance the quality of life for cancer patients, such as research from the University of Huddersfield.

If you want to read some short research quotes, click here.