Reiki Studies

Reiki Studies

Proof With Reiki Studies

For a long time all reiki practitioners and energy healers alike have felt some sense of frustration when it comes to the common way of thinking and attitude towards reiki and other common modalities. Even with the recent uptick in interest and might I say acceptance of the profession, we are still in the minority way of thinking in the west. It is still a surprise to find reiki in hospitals. Its called a scam, or said to be just in your mind.  Although our belief and passion in what we do is strong enough to turn the other cheek and keep trying to educate and help everyone we can, it can still be frustrating at times, disheartening and quite sad with the place we still find ourselves. It can feel like the uphill battle, barefoot in the snow.

Our current state of mind (in the west) is conditioned to be more scientific then it has ever been in history. With a emphasis on technology and mass dulling of the natural senses we are born with, less people then ever are trusting their gut feelings and inherent instincts. How many people have you heard say “something was telling me not to……. if I only listened to my gut feeling”? We are living in a culture where its normal to push big business pharmaceuticals. You got a headache? take a pill. Pain take a pill. Nauseous Anxiety…Tired….Insomnia…Sad…etc. 90% of the time they treat the symptoms not root cause, then as we a know the side effects cause more issues. I don’t need to say it we have all seen THOSE commercials advertising a pill that that has side effects worse then what they are taken for. But that is a whole other rabbit hole.  To me its a simple easy choice to opt for the treatment without any of those.  For now I’m hoping that with these reiki studies posted below it can at least spark a couple conversations, open a couples of minds and maybe just maybe change a few.

 

Study 1

Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to measure the effect of a single session of Reiki on physical and psychological health in a large nonclinical sample.

Design: The study design was a single arm effectiveness trial with measures at pre-and postintervention.

Settings: The study took place at private Reiki practices across the United States.

Subjects: Reiki practitioners were recruited from an online mailing list to participate in the study with their Reiki clients. A total of 99 Reiki practitioners met the inclusion criteria and participated in the study. Reiki practitioners were instructed to give a flyer to each of their Reiki clients that contained information about the study and invited the client to complete a survey before and after their Reiki session.

Interventions: Trained and certified Reiki Masters conducted the Reiki sessions in person, with each session lasting between 45 and 90 min.

Outcome measures: The well-validated 20-item Positive and Negative Affect Schedule was used to assess affect, and brief, single-item self-report measures were used to assess a wide range of physical and psychological variables immediately before (pre) and after (post) the Reiki session.

Results: A total of N = 1411 Reiki sessions were conducted and included in the analysis. Statistically significant improvements were observed for all outcome measures, including positive affect, negative affect, pain, drowsiness, tiredness, nausea, appetite, shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, and overall well-being (all p-values <0.001).

Conclusions: The results from this large-scale multisite effectiveness trial suggest that a single session of Reiki improves multiple variables related to physical and psychological health

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2019.0022

 

Study 2

Research into Reiki for people with cancer

There is no scientific evidence to show that reiki can prevent, treat or cure cancer, or any other disease. Only a small number of studies have looked at reiki and there were limitations to all the trials. This means they are not conclusive and we need further research.

Reiki for carers

A very small study in 2021 (42 people) gave reiki to people who were caring for a person with cancer. They had reiki once a week for 6 weeks. The study wanted to find out if reiki could lower stress levels in the carers. The authors concluded that the carers found caregiving less stressful after reiki.

Reiki for anxiety and pain control 

In 2014, a literature review looked at whether reiki could help with pain and anxiety. The authors reviewed information from various studies that had used reiki on people with cancer and people without cancer. 

Some of the people had recently had surgery so they wanted to see if reiki could help with pain after surgery. Others were about to have a breast biopsy and were feeling anxious. They found that after reiki, women having a breast biopsy had a reduction in their anxiety. And patients who had recently had surgery reported a decrease in their pain. 

There were only a small number of reiki studies (7 studies in total). The authors concluded that reiki may be helpful for pain and anxiety. They suggest we need further studies with larger numbers of people. 

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/reiki

 

Study 3

Does Reiki Benefit Mental Health Symptoms Above Placebo?

Method: A systematic review of randomized placebo-controlled trials (RPCTs) examining Reiki’s effectiveness in treating symptoms of mental health in adults was conducted through a systematic search of PubMed, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and ProQuest. Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria, and risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane’s Revised ROB 2 assessment tool. This was followed by a grading of recommendations, assessment, development and evaluations (GRADE) assessment.

Results: The evidence to date suggests that Reiki consistently demonstrates a greater therapeutic effect over placebo for some symptoms of mental health. The GRADE level of evidence is high for clinically relevant levels of stress and depression, moderate to high for clinically relevant levels of anxiety, low to moderate for normal levels of stress, and low to moderate for burnout, and low for normal levels of depression and anxiety.

Conclusion: The results suggest that, Reiki may be more effective in treating some areas of mental health, than placebo, particularly if symptoms are clinically relevant. To date, there are a small number of studies in each area, therefore findings are inconclusive and, more RCTs controlling for placebo in Reiki research are needed. Most included studies were also assessed as having a risk of bias of some concern. Incorporating Reiki as a complementary treatment to mainstream psychotherapy for depression, stress, and anxiety may be appropriate.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.897312/full

 

Reiki Study 4

Long Government Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5871310/

 

Study 5

Scientific Proof Of Reiki

THE RESEARCH PROJECT

In 2016, Torsten A. Lange teamed up with the Hagalis Institute in Switzerland for a research project to gain an understanding as to whether Reiki worked independently of any potential placebo effects.

THE METHOD

The Hagalis Institute analyses the quality of water – particularly bottled mineral water and the effect of water filtering systems – using a novel technology. After undergoing a process of filtering and condensation, drops of water are placed on a glass dish and allowed to dry. The residual minerals and trace elements are subsequently analyzed under a microscope.

    

neutral reiki proof

What resulted exceeded all expectation: The experiments not only confirmed the efficacy of Reiki but, in fact, opened a new chapter into the history of its use.

NEUTRAL SAMPLE

Straight lines, rectangular shapes, and 90 degree angles are signs that water had previously been polluted and is not coming from a natural well.

 

 

 

 

simple reiki proofSIMPLE REIKI

The first experiment used “simple Reiki”: Two bottles were filled with local tap water, one as a neutral sample, the other to be treated with Reiki. The Reiki treatment was timed at 60 minutes, and chosen to simulate a Reiki treatment as it’s usually applied in clinical settings.

The analysis determined the sample water as mid-quality tap water, safe for human consumption. On a scale from 1 (the best) to 6 (undrinkable and heavily polluted), it measured 3.1.

After an hour of Reiki, the quality of the water had increased to 1.9 – normally the entry level of natural spring water!

 

 

 

power symbol reiki proofPOWER SYMBOL

Encouraged by this result, a few weeks later we took the experiments to another level: Torsten gave the water a number of further treatments, each time focusing on a Reiki symbol, to see whether this would make any difference.

After focusing for 60 minutes on the Power Symbol, crystallization was clearly observable throughout the entire water sample. Reiki had influenced the entire physical composition of the water.

 

 

 

 

 

reiki proofHARMONY SYMBOL

Using the Harmony Symbol, pronounced crystallization was found mainly at the edges of the water sample – as if it were pointing to something beyond physical existence.

Analysing the two tests, even the director of the institute concluded that the “Power experiment” seems to have employed a modality related to physical improvement, whilst the “Harmony experiment” was obviously working on a different level. It was abundantly clear: The tests had shown that Reiki worked on different vibrational levels.

 

 

 

 

reiki proofDISTANCE SYMBOL

However, the results using the Distance Symbol were the most fascinating: The crystals that formed were not only the largest and most refined, but also even touched and overlapped – giving almost a visual idea of the word “connection”. In this experiment, the water quality increased even further, to 1.8.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Study 6

The Effect of Reiki on Pain, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Dysmenorrhea

Abstract

This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Reiki applications on pain, fatigue, and quality of life in adolescents with dysmenorrhea. There were 38 patients in the Reiki group and 37 in the placebo-controlled group. Reiki was found to be effective on pain and fatigue in adolescents with dysmenorrhea but with no effect on the quality of life.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34647912/

 

Study 7

The effect of reiki on anxiety, fear, pain, and oxygen saturation in abdominal surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Reiki on anxiety, fear, pain levels, and oxygen saturation in open abdominal surgery patients.

Materials and methods: A three-arm, parallel, randomized, and controlled trial design was used in this study. 93 participants were enrolled and randomly divided into three groups (n = 31): reiki, sham reiki, and control groups. All patients in the experimental group, before and after Reiki or Sham Reiki treatments, and all patients in the control groups without any intervention were evaluated with the State Anxiety Inventory STAI-I, with the Surgical Fear Questionnaire for fear of surgery and pain. VAS Scale. Descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis H, and Wilcoxon were used in the analysis of the research data.

Results: Surgical fear, anxiety, and pain levels decreased, and oxygen saturation levels increased in the Reiki group. The differences between the groups were statistically significant (p<0.005).

Discussion: Since Reiki is inexpensive, safe, effective, and easy to apply, it should be administered by nurses to patients who are scheduled for open abdominal surgery.

 

Study 8

The Effect of Reiki and Aromatherapy on Vital Signs, Oxygen Saturation, and Anxiety Level in Patients Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Study

Abstract

This randomized controlled study aimed to determine the effect of Reiki and aromatherapy on vital signs, oxygen saturation, and anxiety level in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The sample consisted of 100 patients divided into Reiki (n = 34), aromatherapy (n = 33), and control (n = 33) groups. Data were collected 3 times (before, during, and after the procedure) using a descriptive characteristics questionnaire, a follow-up form, and the State Anxiety Subscale. The Reiki group had a mean State Anxiety Subscale score of 53.59 ± 2.98 and 43.94 ± 4.31 before and after the procedure, respectively. The aromatherapy group had a mean State Anxiety Subscale score of 54.03 ± 4.03 and 43.85 ± 3.91 before and after the procedure, respectively. The control group had a mean State Anxiety Subscale score of 38.79 ± 4.68 and 53.30 ± 7.26 before and after the procedure, respectively (P < .05).

The results

Reiki and aromatherapy groups had significantly lower State Anxiety Subscale scores than the control group after the procedure, indicating that Reiki and aromatherapy help reduce anxiety levels. There was a significant difference in the mean respiratory rates and oxygen saturation levels between the groups (P < .05). In conclusion, patients who do Reiki or undergo aromatherapy are less likely to experience anxiety before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37851350/

 

Study 9

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35613402/

More Links To Reiki Studies:

  1. Gillespie E.A., Gillespie B.W., Stevens M.J. (2007). Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: Impact of an Alternative ApproachDiabetes Care. 2007;30:999–1001.
  2. Catlin A., Taylor-Ford R.L. (2011). Investigation of Standard Care Versus Sham Reiki Placebo Versus Actual Reiki Therapy to Enhance Comfort and Well-Being in a Chemotherapy Infusion CenterOncol Nurse Forum. 2011;38:E212–E220.
  3. Kurebayashi, L.F.S., Turrini, R.N.T., Souza, T.P.B.D., Takiguchi, R.S., Kuba, G., & Nagumo, M.T. (2016). Massage and Reiki Used to Reduce Stress and Anxiety: Randomized Clinical Trial. Revista latino-americana de enfermagem, 24.
  4. Charkhandeh, M., Talib, M.A., & Hunt, C.J. (2016). The Clinical Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and an Alternative Medicine Approach in Reducing Symptoms of Depression in Adolescents. Psychiatry Research, 239, 325-330.
  5. Chirico A., D’aiuto G., Penon A., et al. (2017). Self-Efficacy for Coping with Cancer Enhances the Effect of Reiki Treatments During the Pre-Surgery Phase of Breast Cancer Patients. Anticancer Research, 37(7), 3657-3665.
  6. Vergo, M.T., Pinkson, B.M., Broglio, K., Li, Z., & Tosteson, T.D. (2018). Immediate Symptom Relief After a First Session of Massage Therapy or Reiki in Hospitalized Patients: A 5-year Clinical Experience From a Rural Academic Medical CenterThe Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 24(8), 801-808.
  7. Dyer N.L., Baldwin A.L., Rand W.L. (2019). A Large-Scale Effectiveness Trial of Reiki for Physical and Psychological Health. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 25(12), 1156-1162.
  8. Jurkovich P., Watson S. (2020). Implementation of a Volunteer Reiki Program at an Academic Medical Center in the MidwestJournal of Holistic Nursing, 0898010120907734.
  9. Topdemir E.A., Saritas S. (2020). The Effect of Preoperative Reiki Application on Patient Anxiety Levels. EXPLORE, 17(1), 50-54.
  10. Bondi, A., Morgan, T., & Fowler, S.B. (2020). Effects of Reiki on Pain and Anxiety in Women Hospitalized for Obstetrical- and Gynecological-Related Conditions. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 0898010120936437.
  11. Buyukbayram Z., Saritas S.C. (2020). The Effect of Reiki and Guided Imagery Intervention on Pain and Fatigue in Oncology Patients: A Non-Randomized Controlled Study. EXPLORE, 17(1), 22-26.
  12. Utli H., Yağmur Y. (2021). The Effects of Reiki and Back Massage on Women’s Pain and Vital Signs Post Abdominal Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. EXPLORE (NY), 0000, 1-8. Doi. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2021.07.004.
  13. Utli, H., & Birgul, D.B. (2022). The Effect of Reiki on Anxiety, Stress, and Comfort Levels Before Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial. Journal of Peri-Anesthesia Nursing, 00(00), 1-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2022.08.01.

As More Studies Come Out This Page Will Be Updated.