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Research & Articles on Reiki
Reiki is increasingly recognized for its potential benefits in pain management, anxiety reduction, and overall well-being. Below is a collection of scientific studies, expert articles, and personal insights exploring Reiki’s impact in various settings, from medical clinics to personal healing journeys. Whether you're looking for research-backed evidence or real-world applications, these resources offer valuable insights.
Scientific Studies on Reiki
Reiki for Pain & Anxiety Relief
Reiki in Medical Settings
Articles & Insight on Reiki
Understanding Reiki & Its Benefits
Reiki in Practice & Personal Experiences
Spiritual Perspectives on Reiki
Scientific Studies on Reiki
Reiki for Pain & Anxiety Relief
- Gökdere Çinar H, Alpar Ş, Ilhan S. Evaluation of the Impacts of Reiki Touch Therapy on Patients Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia Who Are Followed in the Pain Clinic. Holist Nurs Pract. 2023 May-Jun 01;37(3):161-171. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000497. Epub 2022 Jan 31. PMID: 37070840.
- Baldwin AL, Vitale A, Brownell E, et al. Effects of Reiki on pain, anxiety, and blood pressure in patients undergoing knee replacement. Holistic Nursing Practice. 2017; 31(2): 80-89. DOI: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000195.
- Thrane S, Cohen SM. Effect of Reiki therapy on pain and anxiety in adults: an in-depth literature review of randomized trials with effect size calculations. Pain Manag Nurs. 2014;15(4):897-908.
Reiki in Medical Settings
- Jahantiqh, Farnaz, et al. Effects of Reiki Versus Physiotherapy on Relieving Lower Back Pain and Improving Activities Daily Living of Patients With Intervertebral Disc Hernia. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, Jan. 2018, doi:10.1177/2515690X18762745.
- The Power of Reiki: Feasibility and Efficacy of Reducing Pain in Children With Cancer Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs. 2019 May 3:1043454219845879. doi: 10.1177/1043454219845879.
- James Lake, The integrative management of PTSD: A review of conventional and CAM approaches used to prevent and treat PTSD with emphasis on military personnel, Advances in Integrative Medicine, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 13-23, ISSN 2212-9588
Articles & Insight on Reiki
Understanding Reiki & Its Benefits
- University of Minnesota: What Does the Research Say about Reiki?
- MedicalNews Today: Reiki: What is it and how does it work? MedicalNewsToday by Tim Newman
Reiki in Practice & Personal Experiences
- Raven Keyes, Reiki and Breast Cancer
- The Cut: What the Heck Happened to My Body During Reiki? by Arianna Rebolini
- Reiki.org: How We Got Reiki Into The Hospitals by Ava Wolf & Janet Wing
Spiritual Perspectives on Reiki
- Reiki for Christians: Should Christians Practice Reiki? by Marcia Bakos
Recommended Books on Reiki & Energy Work
Whether you're new to Reiki or looking to deepen your practice, these books offer valuable insights into energy healing, self-care, and spiritual growth. Below are some of my favorite resources for understanding and integrating Reiki into daily life.
Reiki Healing
Energetic Boundaries & Empathy
Chakra Healing
Reiki Healing
- Medical Reiki by Raven Keyes - Explore the integration of Reiki into medical settings, offering a bridge between holistic healing and conventional medicine.
- The Healing Power of Reiki by Raven Keyes - Discover how Reiki can transform lives, with real-life stories and guidance for both practitioners and recipients.
Energetic Boundaries & Empathy
- Energetic Boundaries by Cyndi Dale - Learn to protect and maintain your energy field, essential for empaths and those sensitive to external energies.
- The Spiritual Power of Empathy by Cyndi Dale - Understand the profound gift of empathy and how to harness it for personal and collective healing.
Chakra Healing
- The Complete Book of Chakra Healing by Cyndi Dale - A comprehensive guide to understanding and balancing the chakra system for enhanced health and spirituality.
- The Subtle Body Practice Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Healing by Cyndi Dale - An expansive how-to manual covering practices from a vast range of holistic healing and energy medicine traditions, including techniques for working with the subtle aspects of the body, emotions, and the subconscious mind.
Trusted Practitioners for Self-Care
As a practitioner, I believe in the importance of receiving support from other skilled healers. These are trusted practitioners I personally go to for my own self-care and energetic well-being. If you're looking for compassionate and skilled energy work and wellness, I highly recommend them.
Nicolle Foster - Sacred Mariposa
Nicolle is a Humanist Officiant, Reiki Master & Teacher, Soul Coach, Healer, and Modern Medicine Woman offering Reiki, spiritual guidance, soul coaching, and holistic spa services. Her integrative approach fosters deep transformation and balance. I personally receive Reiki from Nicolle and highly recommend her for compassionate, insightful healing.
🌿 Website: sacredmariposa.com
Naomi Jankowitz, MSOM, LAc. - Plum Blossom Acupuncture
Naomi Jankowitz is a highly skilled licensed acupuncturist with over 25 years of experience in Chinese medicine. She played a pivotal role in my healing journey, helping me find a natural and effective approach to treating PMR. Her deep knowledge, compassionate care, and holistic methods made a profound difference in my well-being.
🌸 Website: plumblossomacupunctureboise.com