Benefits of Reiki
Reduced pain and depression
A study published in 2017 has tested a hypothesis of reiki being a placebo. The researchers concluded that reiki can significantly decrease pain and depression, while promoting calmness and relaxation.
Reversed cellular damage
Baldwin and Schwartz conducted a study in 2006, where they tested the effects of reiki on rats who got damage to blood vessels due to exposure to noise. The results of this experiment showed a significant reduction in stress and healing of the cellular damage mediated by the stress.
Baldwin, A.L. and G.E. Schwartz. 2006. Personal interaction with a Reiki practitioner decreases noise-induced microvascular damage in an animal model. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 12(1):15–22.
Clarity and improved problem solving
Crawford et al (2006) conducted a study on elderly patients with cognitive issues. The patients who received 30min reiki once a week for four weeks had significant improvement in their cognitive abilities.
Crawford, S. E., V.W. Leaver, and S.D. Mahoney. 2006. Using Reiki to decrease memory and behavior problems in mild cognitive impairment and mild Alzhemier’s Disease. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 12(9):911 – 913.
Improved sleep and emotional well-being, strengthened immune system, increased confidence and self-love, and deepened connection to the divine amongst many other benefits!
Increased relaxation and self-esteem
A study published in 2017 has tested a hypothesis of reiki being a placebo. The researchers concluded that reiki can significantly increase relaxation and improve self-esteem.
Reduced anxiety
A recent study published in 2024 which has tested 824 participants aged over 18 years concluded that reiki can significantly reduce anxiety. The most improvement was seen with patients receiving less than 3 treatments and then between 6-8 treatments.