Reiki is an ancient energy healing therapy that “promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and fosters a positive mental state,” according to the Cleveland Clinic. Reiki “provides a pathway to relaxation, helping the mind and body heal.” This somatic therapy releases stuck emotions and thoughts from the body, allowing energy to flow freely. When energy flows, your body’s natural healing mechanisms are supercharged, calming racing thoughts and replacing negativity with a sense of quiet calm. People often describe feeling “lighter, balanced, and clearer” after Reiki sessions. Reiki connects you with your spirit, others, and the Divine—providing Chakra Healing, Chakra Balancing, and Chakra Clearing in the process.

The Science and Benefits of Reiki

“Reiki has been shown to help with recovery after hospital procedures, stress reduction and prevention, anxiety, depression, pain reduction, improve resilience and boost immune supports, and for physical and mental health support for cancer patients.” — AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION

“Reiki has been shown to aid recovery after hospital procedures, reduce stress, alleviate anxiety and depression, manage pain, improve resilience, and boost immune support. It also provides physical and mental health benefits for cancer patients,” says the American Counseling Association.

Reiki supports the body and mind by activating the parasympathetic nervous system—the “rest and digest” system—helping to release tension, promote relaxation, and encourage healing. Clinical studies from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) confirm that Reiki’s effects are more than placebo, highlighting its potential as a complementary health therapy.

How does Reiki work?

Science tells us that every part of our universe is made of energy, and we humans are a denser form of that energy that flows around us. We exchange energy with our environment as we breathe and interact with people, plants, and animals. Within us, we have energy “organs and channels” that carry energy flow through us much like nerves and veins carry signals and blood. Medicine measures your energy flow with tests such as EEGs and EKGs.

Have you ever “felt” someone’s presence before seeing or hearing them? That’s their energy field connecting with yours. This subtle energy provides a constant flow of information, helping us feel safe and connected while broadcasting our emotions and state of mind to the world around us.

What Happens When Energy is Blocked?

Ever feel drained and sluggish or anxious and stressed? Those are symptoms that your energy is blocked. When energy flow is disrupted, it can lead to symptoms like fatigue, stress, anxiety, or even physical pain. Blockages may result from:

• Negative thoughts or emotions
• Chronic stress or trauma
• Addiction, drug use, or environmental toxins
• Physical injuries or illness

Chronic blockages in the energy system often manifest as imbalances that affect your emotional, mental, and physical health. Reiki helps remove these blocks, restoring balance and activating the body’s natural healing abilities.

How does the Reiki Master give Reiki?

Reiki is a non-invasive practice where the Reiki Master gently places their hands on or hovers them over the client’s body to channel Universal Life Force energy. This energy flows to where it’s most needed, clearing blockages and revitalizing the energy system. Clients remain fully clothed during the session and can choose whether they prefer light touch, no touch, or even distance healing.

Reiki complements traditional medical and psychological care, enhancing recovery, relaxation, and resilience.

Reiki in Modern Medicine

Reiki has gained recognition as a valuable complementary therapy in healthcare settings. Reiki is now one of the top three alternative healing in-patient therapies in U.S. hospitals, according to an American Hospital Association (AHA) survey.  In fact, many of the Best Hospitals Honor Roll ranked by U.S. News & World Report, include Reiki as part of their services.

According to UCLA Health, Reiki-trained nurses, physicians, and therapists integrate this therapy into hospitals, hospices, addiction recovery centers, psychiatric settings, and military facilities. Institutions like Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center use Reiki to support patients with acute and chronic conditions. At Memorial Sloan-Kettering, caregivers, patients, and the public are taught Reiki to enhance overall well-being. Simone Zappa, RN, from their Integrative Medicine Department, notes, “Patients love it because it works.”

“As our health care system challenges institutions to offer high-quality but cost-effective service, Reiki is being recognized as an important tool to maximize patient care and minimize recovery time,” according to Libby Barnett and Maggie Babb, co-authors of Reiki Energy Medicine: Bringing Healing Touch into Home, Hospital and Hospice.

Why Choose Reiki?

Reiki’s benefits extend beyond physical healing. It promotes:

• Emotional and mental clarity
• A deep sense of peace and relaxation
• Heightened intuition and self-awareness
• Spiritual healing, personal growth, and connection

Reiki Masters embody this healing practice, using it as a tool for themselves and others. Whether you’re looking to alleviate stress, heal chronic pain, or deepen your spiritual journey, Reiki provides the tools to transform your life.

Becoming a Reiki Master

Are you drawn to healing? Becoming a Reiki Master allows you to channel Universal Life Force energy not only for yourself but also to those you love. At Radiant You, Wendy Wisner and Rodrigo Ortiz offer Reiki training that empowers you to:

• Heal your own emotional, physical, and spiritual wounds
• Increase your intuition
• Learn techniques to clear energy blocks for yourself and others
• Begin a Reiki Healing career

Ready to Experience Reiki?

Book a session or join a Reiki class today to explore the profound benefits of this ancient healing art. Experience the Radiant You difference and reconnect with your true self. Contact Wendy Wisner for the Reiki I: Day of Self Healing. Experience Reiki Meditation on YouTube at RadiantYou Healing.

About the Author

Wendy Wisner is an Intuitive Energy Healer, Reiki Master Teacher, and intuitive guide, since 1998. Whether you’re looking to release limiting beliefs, heal your body & mind, or reignite your passion for life, Wendy’s Divinely-guided healing sessions and empowering classes helps you reconnect with your higher purpose and potential—healing your emotions and relationships. Practical spiritual and science-backed coaching guides you restore your belief that, “I’ve got this.”

No two people are alike. With mastery in Reiki, Intuitive Energy Healing, Energy Clearing, Chakra healing, Sound Healing, Spiritual Readings, Dowsing, and Access Bars, you choose you healing path or learn to become a master healer.

Restore your belief that, “I’ve got this” with Wendy Wisner or Rodrigo Ortiz as your Reiki Master, Intuitive Energy Healer, and Spiritual Healer or teacher to heal yourself and others. Book your Healing here.

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