Reiki Research

Reiki is, increasingly, being incorporated into modern medicine because of one compelling reason: It works.”
– Larry Dossey, M.D.

Scientific research on complimentary therapies, including Reiki, is a relatively new field of exploration.  There are, however, some promising scientific credentials giving support to the benefits of Reiki.

Here’s a list of studies I have found, which will continue to grow as time passes:

A phase II trial of Reiki for the management of pain in advanced cancer patients

Autonomic nervous system changes during Reiki treatment: a preliminary study

Benefits of Reiki Therapy for a severely neutropenic patient with associated influences on a true random number generator

Biological correlates of Reiki Touch Healing

Effects of Reiki on autonomic activity early after acute coronary syndrome

Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress

Preliminary report on the use of Reiki for HIV-related pain and anxiety

Reiki’s effect on patients with total knee arthroplasty: A pilot study

The effect of Reiki on pain and anxiety in women with abdominal hysterectomies: A quasi-experimental pilot study