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Reiki. A complementary therapy for nursing practice.

L Nield-Anderson1, A Ameling

  • 1Florida International University, School of Nursing, 3000 NE 151 Street, North Miami, FL 33181, USA. Nieldl@fiu.edu

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
|April 28, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Reiki is a gentle, ancient healing practice using hand placement that can complement medical treatments. Further research is needed to explore its effects on various health conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Energy Healing
  • Holistic Health

Background:

  • Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing art.
  • It involves gentle touch or near-body hand placements.
  • Reiki is recognized as a complementary therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Reiki as a complementary healing modality.
  • To describe standard Reiki hand positions and their relation to bodily systems.
  • To highlight the need for further research.

Main Methods:

  • Gentle laying on of hands technique.
  • Standardized hand placements targeting endocrine, lymphatic, and organ systems.
  • Focus on seven major chakras.

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Main Results:

  • Reiki can be practiced universally.
  • It serves as a complementary treatment alongside conventional medicine.
  • Hand positions are anatomically and energetically mapped.

Conclusions:

  • Reiki is a versatile complementary therapy.
  • Additional research is required to validate Reiki's efficacy for psychiatric and medical disorders.
  • The practice holds potential for integrative healthcare.