| Reiki treatments are sometimes referred to as Reiki | | | | us originally believed that only certain "gifted" people |
| massage, although the original healing touch described | | | | were able to perform this type of healing and while it |
| by many was simply a light touch. In order for the | | | | is true that some may have more of an aptitude for |
| technique to be effective, a special Reiki massage | | | | the art than others, anyone can learn. |
| table is not necessary. Reiki can be performed | | | | A full body massage is not required, though some |
| anytime, anywhere. All that is required is | | | | therapists may say otherwise. Some therapists may |
| concentration of the intent. | | | | prefer a specific kind of Reiki massage table, just as |
| In the United States, different state laws govern the | | | | some prefer to use crystals, while others use water. |
| practice of Reiki. In order to obtain a license or | | | | Symbols and specific hand positions are sometimes |
| adhere to certain state codes, it is necessary for | | | | used, but not always. |
| some therapists to refer to themselves as Reiki | | | | Some healers practice intuitive Reiki, locating the |
| Massage Therapists. The therapists are considered | | | | source of pain or illness without being told. This has |
| practitioners of Alternative and Complementary | | | | been described as a type of scan. |
| Medicine. | | | | Early masters said that they felt pain in their hands |
| Training for Reiki therapists or masters varies greatly. | | | | when they found the source of the patient's illness. |
| The National Center for Complementary and | | | | Some describe a tingling sensation. Others prefer to |
| Alternative Medicine advises that patients should not | | | | keep their methods secret, unless one is being |
| substitute Reiki massage for conventional medical | | | | treated or paying for courses. |
| care, but the Center is funding research concerning | | | | The effectiveness of Reiki massage is met with |
| the benefit of Reiki therapy in a number of diseases. | | | | some skepticism by many people. Those who are |
| In addition, Reiki therapy can be added to any | | | | skeptical and cannot accept the existence of Reiki |
| treatment plan as a complementary therapy. | | | | energy may not be healed, although distance healing |
| There are no negative side effects of Reiki massage, | | | | can be performed without the patient's knowledge or |
| although some patients may feel slightly nauseas | | | | approval and is sometimes effective. |
| afterwards. This is simply a response to toxins | | | | Fees for Reiki massage vary greatly, just as fees for |
| leaving the body. | | | | other medical services vary. But, as I mentioned |
| Healing with the hands or healing touch therapy has | | | | earlier, anyone can learn to use Reiki energy, without |
| been practiced since the beginning of time. Many of | | | | expensive courses or years of study. |