Reiki

Mikao Usui developed reiki in the early 1900s, deriving the term from the Japanese words rei, meaning “universal,” and ki, which refers to the vital life force energy that flows through all living things. Now, reiki is used all over the world, including in hospitals and hospices, to complement other forms of health treatments.

Reiki is an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety through gentle touch. Reiki practitioners use their hands to deliver energy to your body, improving the flow and balance of your energy to support healing.

 Research studies provide reasonably strong support for Reiki being more effective than placebo. From the information currently available, Reiki is a safe and gentle "complementary" therapy that activates the parasympathetic nervous system to heal body and mind. It has potential for broader use in management of chronic health conditions, and possibly in postoperative recovery. 

• A 2017 study reviewed the available clinical studies of Reiki to determine whether there is evidence for Reiki providing more than just a placebo effect.

• A 2014 literature review found evidence to suggest that Reiki therapy may be effective for pain and anxiety. Continued research using Reiki therapy with larger sample sizes, consistently randomized groups, and standardized treatment protocols was recommended.

• A 2018 meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the effect of Reiki on pain level. The result obtained after the final Reiki application was evaluated in VAS pain score. Reiki was observed to cause a statistically significant decrease in VAS score.