| It may be difficult to find Reiki masters in Santa Fe, | | | | currently regulates the practice. Some masters have |
| NM. It is difficult to find training or practitioners in | | | | tried to develop a national guild or professional group |
| many areas of the United States. The field is still | | | | for the self-regulation of Reiki, but membership in |
| growing. | | | | these groups is strictly voluntary. |
| Some colleges and universities that offer classes for | | | | The National Center for Complementary and |
| massage therapists also include a short program or | | | | Alternative Medicine advises that Reiki should not be |
| continuing education package for Reiki therapy. Reiki | | | | used to replace or delay conventional treatment for |
| therapy and conventional massage therapy are similar | | | | a medical problem. It is a "complementary" therapy |
| in some ways, but different in others. | | | | that may be helpful in many conditions. The Center is |
| Massage therapy focuses on relieving tension and | | | | currently sponsoring research into how and if Reiki |
| pain in the muscles or joints through manual | | | | works in the treatment of various conditions. |
| manipulation. Reiki therapists use the universal life | | | | The Center also advises that the prices charged for |
| force energy to provide the same relief, but, | | | | Reiki treatments vary from free to "donations |
| typically, only a light touch is used. Some Reiki | | | | accepted" to a fee structure similar to conventional |
| practitioners do not actually touch the patient at all. | | | | treatments. Although price may not be your only |
| Although Reiki and massage therapy are not closely | | | | consideration, it is helpful in choosing a reputable |
| related, they both belong to a group known as | | | | practitioner from those who advertise as Reiki |
| healing touch therapy. Reiki is further classified as a | | | | masters in Santa Fe, NM. |
| form of "energy" medicine. Magnet therapy and | | | | Right now, the easiest and least expensive way to |
| biofeedback are also classified as energy medicine. | | | | learn to use Reiki is with e-books available on the |
| Reiki and other types of healing touch therapies are | | | | internet. Some of these are very good and go into |
| becoming more and more popular as research | | | | great detail about how to become a Reiki master in |
| continues to show the health benefits of these | | | | the privacy of your own home. For those who want |
| therapies. As time goes by, it may be easier to find | | | | to learn more, there are instructional videos. |
| Reiki masters in Santa FE, NM and other areas of the | | | | If you have little or no experience with Reiki, an |
| country. | | | | e-book is a good place to start. That way if you |
| In some states, the practice of Reiki is regulated and | | | | want more knowledge or you want to develop a |
| licensing is required. Florida, for example, requires that | | | | practice of your own, you can seek additional, more |
| Reiki practitioners also be licensed massage therapists. | | | | expensive seminars or classes. It is unlikely, but you |
| At this time, there is no state licensing procedure for | | | | might decide that Reiki is not for you, but you will |
| Reiki masters in Santa Fe, NM. The state regulations | | | | have invested less time and money with an e-book |
| applying to the practice of massage therapy do not | | | | than what is typically charged for a class or seminar. |
| apply to Reiki and no other overseeing organization | | | | |