REIKI FACTS
Reiki’s origin can be traced back thousands of years ago to ancient Tibet. It was rediscovered in the late 1800s by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese theologian who dedicated his life to the study of hands-on healing methods. It is from Dr. Mikao Usui that all modern day Western practitioners have learned their basic craft. There have been some variations in techniques, but the basic principles remain the same.
★ Reiki:
★ Reiki is endorsed by Professionals:
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
The New York Times Magazine reported that Dr. Oz has allowed the use of Reiki during open-heart surgeries and heart transplant operations. “Reiki has become a sought-after healing art among patients and mainstream medical professionals.” -Dr. Mehmet Oz of The Oprah Winfrey Show, leading Cardiovascular Surgeon and the author of YOU.
Memorial Sloane Kettering Hospital
“Reiki sessions cause patients to heal faster with less pain,… [Reiki] accelerates recovery from surgery, improves mental attitude and reduces the negative effects of medication and other medical procedures.”. -Marilyn Vega, RN and Reiki Master
California Pacific Medical Center
“I have found Reiki to be useful in the treatment of acute illnesses such as musculoskeletal injury, pain, headache, acute infections and asthma.” -Dr, Mike Cantell, Pediatrician specializing in Infectious Disease
University of Michigan Medical Center
“I can’t imagine practicing medicine without Reiki … With Reiki all I have to do is touch a person. Things happen that don’t usually happen. Pain lessens in intensity. Rashes fade. Wheezing gives way to breathing clearly. Angry people begin to joke with Me.” –Dr. Nancy Eos, General Practice physician
Military and VA Using Reiki to Heal Returning Veterans
The [U.S.] Department of Veterans Affairs uses Reiki in their Hepatitis C treatment program. Fort Bliss’ Warrior Resilience program—the same one Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey believes should be replicated throughout the military—uses it as one tool to help soldiers strengthen and recover following combat. Military OneSource’s Health Library says it can increase wellness and “treat diseases of all types.”
Reiki can accelerate the course of psychotherapy by promoting a faster release of emotion and stored memory while relieving anxiety. Studies on survivors of torture in Sarajevo demonstrate the effectiveness of Reiki in dealing with trauma.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
People use Reiki for relaxation, stress reduction, and symptom relief, in efforts to improve overall health and well-being. Reiki has been used by people with anxiety, chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, and other health conditions, as well as by people recovering from surgery or experiencing side effects from cancer treatments. Reiki has also been given to people who are dying (and to their families and caregivers) to help impart a sense of peace.
According to the American Institute of Stress, 90 percent of all illnesses are caused in some way by stress. For healthy individuals, Reiki is a simple, effective way to relax, relieve stress, restore energy, and maintain overall wellness. Because it relaxes the body at such deep levels, one hour of Reiki is equivalent to three or four hours of very deep sleep, “jump starting” the body’s own natural healing abilities.
Cancer Patients
Reiki helps manage the inevitable fear and anxiety that involves cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as support the physical body. Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Reiki in providing pain control with lower doses of prescription medication. Reiki speeds up the elimination of toxins, improves the immune response, relieves discomfort, and helps manage nausea and other side effects during chemotherapy and radiation.
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists work in conjunction with Reiki and explain that Reiki works because psychological health, like physical health, comes from the unimpeded flow of energy. When humans experience emotional or traumatic events, they process and clear the negative effects of events in order to progress and grow from the experience. If a person is unable to process the negative energy resulting from trauma, the negative energy acts as an obstacle to the flow of energy.
Restoring the flow of positive energy can be especially beneficial to patients with depression or anxiety, since symptoms of both conditions include negative feelings, lack of interest, and fear or anxiety about current or future situations. After a Reiki session, the Psychotherapist works with the client using traditional psychotherapy methods such as emotional release work, cognitive restructuring, problem solving, or imagery.
★ Reiki:
- is completely safe for all ages
- complements and enhances all types of medical treatment
- is non-manipulative
- adjusts naturally to the recipient’s needs
- has no side effects or contraindications
- is not connected with any religion
- requires no particular belief system
- is a natural and safe method of energy healing
- is an ideal tool for all health care professionals
★ Reiki is endorsed by Professionals:
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
The New York Times Magazine reported that Dr. Oz has allowed the use of Reiki during open-heart surgeries and heart transplant operations. “Reiki has become a sought-after healing art among patients and mainstream medical professionals.” -Dr. Mehmet Oz of The Oprah Winfrey Show, leading Cardiovascular Surgeon and the author of YOU.
Memorial Sloane Kettering Hospital
“Reiki sessions cause patients to heal faster with less pain,… [Reiki] accelerates recovery from surgery, improves mental attitude and reduces the negative effects of medication and other medical procedures.”. -Marilyn Vega, RN and Reiki Master
California Pacific Medical Center
“I have found Reiki to be useful in the treatment of acute illnesses such as musculoskeletal injury, pain, headache, acute infections and asthma.” -Dr, Mike Cantell, Pediatrician specializing in Infectious Disease
University of Michigan Medical Center
“I can’t imagine practicing medicine without Reiki … With Reiki all I have to do is touch a person. Things happen that don’t usually happen. Pain lessens in intensity. Rashes fade. Wheezing gives way to breathing clearly. Angry people begin to joke with Me.” –Dr. Nancy Eos, General Practice physician
Military and VA Using Reiki to Heal Returning Veterans
The [U.S.] Department of Veterans Affairs uses Reiki in their Hepatitis C treatment program. Fort Bliss’ Warrior Resilience program—the same one Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey believes should be replicated throughout the military—uses it as one tool to help soldiers strengthen and recover following combat. Military OneSource’s Health Library says it can increase wellness and “treat diseases of all types.”
Reiki can accelerate the course of psychotherapy by promoting a faster release of emotion and stored memory while relieving anxiety. Studies on survivors of torture in Sarajevo demonstrate the effectiveness of Reiki in dealing with trauma.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
People use Reiki for relaxation, stress reduction, and symptom relief, in efforts to improve overall health and well-being. Reiki has been used by people with anxiety, chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, and other health conditions, as well as by people recovering from surgery or experiencing side effects from cancer treatments. Reiki has also been given to people who are dying (and to their families and caregivers) to help impart a sense of peace.
According to the American Institute of Stress, 90 percent of all illnesses are caused in some way by stress. For healthy individuals, Reiki is a simple, effective way to relax, relieve stress, restore energy, and maintain overall wellness. Because it relaxes the body at such deep levels, one hour of Reiki is equivalent to three or four hours of very deep sleep, “jump starting” the body’s own natural healing abilities.
Cancer Patients
Reiki helps manage the inevitable fear and anxiety that involves cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as support the physical body. Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Reiki in providing pain control with lower doses of prescription medication. Reiki speeds up the elimination of toxins, improves the immune response, relieves discomfort, and helps manage nausea and other side effects during chemotherapy and radiation.
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists work in conjunction with Reiki and explain that Reiki works because psychological health, like physical health, comes from the unimpeded flow of energy. When humans experience emotional or traumatic events, they process and clear the negative effects of events in order to progress and grow from the experience. If a person is unable to process the negative energy resulting from trauma, the negative energy acts as an obstacle to the flow of energy.
Restoring the flow of positive energy can be especially beneficial to patients with depression or anxiety, since symptoms of both conditions include negative feelings, lack of interest, and fear or anxiety about current or future situations. After a Reiki session, the Psychotherapist works with the client using traditional psychotherapy methods such as emotional release work, cognitive restructuring, problem solving, or imagery.
