The body is filled and surrounded with energy (Bio-plasma). Like a battery it can become low on life force energy. This affects it's healing ability. Reiki provides additional energy and works at correcting the energy flow that assists the body in healing its self. In the case of Reiki, the practitioner is a conduit to this energy. It is not their energy. They simply place their hands on the client starting at the head working down to the feet. It is not invasive. The energy is applied through clothing, however the client should be dressed comfortably so they can relax. Shoes are removed. If preferred it is possible to provide this energy without touching the client. This is called "beaming the energy". The client's body knows what energy to take and where. It is not guided by the practitioner. This is another of God's gifts.

From a spiritual standpoint the reiki experience helps one to feel in touch with the universal life force which let's us know we are not alone in this physical world. We may be surrounded by people and yet feel alone. Reiki reassures us we are not.

The Reiki practitioner does not diagnose. Because of it's healing promotion, Reiki is helpful before and after surgery. It also assists in helping an individual through the side effects of chemo and radiation. It promotes healing at all levels; physically, mentally and spiritually. When our time is ending, Reiki helps ease the transition from this world to the next.

Reading References

"Hands of Light"
by Barbara Ann Brennan

"The Healing Energy of Your Hands"
by Michael Bradford

"Accepting Your Power to Heal"
by Dolores Krieger Ph.D., R.N.

"Vibrational Medicine"
by Richard Gerber, M.D.

"Healing from the Heart"
by Mehmet Oz, M.D.

"Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis"
by James L. Oschman Ph.D.

"Spiritual Healing"
by Daniel J. Benor, M.D.

Websites

Websites that provide more information on Reiki and also how it is being looked at in the medical segment can be found at the following:

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

WholeHealthMD.com
Once in the website, do a search at top for the page for Reiki

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Once in the website, do a search at top for the page for Reiki

International Center for Reiki Training

ClinicalTrials.gov