Reiki

Reiki is a form of complementary therapy relating to energy healing. Proponents say that it works with the energy fields around the body and involves the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to the client.

The word “Reiki” means “mysterious atmosphere, miraculous sign.” It comes from the Japanese words “rei,” meaning universal, and “ki,” meaning life energy.

According to practitioners, energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or even emotional pain. In time, these energy blocks can cause illness.

Energy medicine aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks in a similar way to acupuncture or acupressure. Reiki practitioners believe that improving the flow of energy around the body can enable relaxation, relieve pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness.

Mikao Usui developed Usui Reiki Ryoho, the most current form of Reiki, in 1922. However, people have practiced Reiki for about 2,500 years. People also refer to Reiki as palm healing or hands-on healing.

Benefits:

While Reiki does not specifically treat any conditions, it has been used historically to help with:

• cancer
• heart disease
• anxiety
• depression
• chronic pain
• infertility
• neurodegenerative disorders
• autism
• Crohn’s disease
• fatigue

Side Effects:

• Reiki can throw off the rhythm of Pacemakers and should be monitored closely if someone who has this device is receiving treatment.
• Reiki can also affect diabetes mellitus and those taking insulin injections.

To learn more about Reiki book a 30min intro Reiki session with Brad Dietrich.