The Healing Energy of Reiki

At the Oncology-Haematology Unit at Bega Valley Health Services in Australia, Jennifer Ahrens provides Reiki sessions. She reported,

“Patients and carer responses noticeably referred to their fear and anxiety during a time of diagnosis of cancer and follow-up treatments. Most patients are grateful that the hospital provides this service, which they report as bringing diverse benefits, particularly on an emotional level and one that is personally supportive as they negotiate a stressful and traumatic period with less fear, anxiety or depression.”

Coleman J. The Effectiveness of Reiki Treatments: A Summary of Evidence-Based Research and Clinical Effectiveness (Submission on “The Effectiveness of Reiki Treatments” to the Review of Australian Government Rebate on Private Health Insurance for Natural Therapies) Monbulk, Victoria, Australia: Australian Reiki Connection Inc; 2013.

What is Reiki?

Reiki has roots in ancient Japanese healing practices and is considered a form of energy healing. It stems from the Japanese words “rei,” meaning universal, and “ki,” meaning vital life force energy. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. Reiki is not a religion; Reiki is compatible with any belief system. It is a healing modality which focuses upon God’s healing power.

How does Reiki Work?

Reiki is an alternative medical treatment that is complimentary with traditional western medicine. The practitioner channels God’s healing energy to the patient to enhance energy and reduce stress, pain, fatigue, and enhance the immune system.

If one’s “life force energy” is low, the person is more likely to get sick or feel stress. If it is high, one is more capable of being happy and physically and emotionally healthy. It works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

Potential Health Benefits of Reiki

The idea driving Reiki is that channeling the universal life force energy and encouraging its movement through your body helps to create a healthier environment within your body and mind.

That leads to a range of health benefits. Because “stuck energy” can lead to pain and illness. Our energy may be “stuck” because of life’s stresses, trauma, i.e., grief, etc.

Essentially, people use Reiki to get the energy juices flowing. And fans of the practice say it can help with things like:

  • Better sleep

  • Reduced anxiety

  • Boosted mood

  • Reduced pain

  • Increased energy

  • Improved blood circulation