In Western complementary healthcare, Reiki is most often regarded as a non-invasive spiritual healing modality, best known by the practice of laying on of hands for transmitting an assumed universal life energy for the purpose of healing. There are strong indications that Reiki is (at least) supportive in cases of stress, pain and anxiety, and improves feelings of well-being

For more brief information on contemporary Western Reiki please visit REIKI-WEST.

For more brief information on the history of Reiki please visit REIKI-EAST.