Frequently Asked Questions

Reiki is a method of healing that also promotes deep relaxation and stress reduction through gentle laying on of hands using light touch or no touch. Trained practitioners channel vital life force energy through their hands to replenish and activate the body’s natural self-healing ability.

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In a Reiki healing session a trained practitioner gently places hands on or above the recipient’s body channeling healing energy through their hands to the client. In both distance and in-person sessions, people often experience deep relaxation, release of pain, and physical, mental and emotional healing.

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Reiki brings deep relaxation, stress reduction and healing. Used in hospitals for decades, it has been shown to reduce symptoms and greatly increase recovery rates of all types of ailments. Reiki is holistic: it treats the whole person, body, mind, emotion and spirit.
Decades of peer-reviewed scientific studies on Reiki, including through the Center for Reiki Research, provide a robust database showing high rates of efficacy. For example, the Hartford Hospital Study in CT showed that Reiki improved patient sleep by 86% and reduced pain by 78%.

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Anyone can learn Reiki. There are no prerequisites; no prior experience is needed. Millions of people of diverse backgrounds and ages have successfully learned and practiced it. This is made possible by the energy attunement that happens in a Reiki class, a beautiful meditative experience that gives you the ability to perform Reiki healing.

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Reiki has been shown to help all physical, mental and emotional health conditions. It has been attributed with reducing the side effects of drugs and even bringing complete remission of serious illness. However, each person and session is unique. The one thing guaranteed is that it will bring deep relaxation, which allows the body and mind to heal.

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Yes, because Reiki is universal and not tied to any religion, it is compatible with all religions and is practiced and enjoyed by millions of people of all faiths. Many have found that Reiki deepens their religious or spiritual practice. It is also practiced by those who do not follow a religion.
Reiki is a gentle therapy. It is safe for everyone. This includes pregnant women, babies, the elderly, animals, plants and oneself.
Yes, over 800 hospitals in the US have provided Reiki as a standard part of patient care for over 30 years.
Reiki is safe and gentle with no negative side effects. Sometimes this involves a cleansing process where toxins are flushed out and released. On rare occasions the person might briefly experience the release of toxins in the form of mild temporary sensations. Once released, the client usually reports feeling better than ever, like a weight has been lifted from them. This is a good sign that healing is taking place.
The founder of Usui Reiki is Mikao Usui. It has existed for over 100 years.
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