Reiki in Hospitals

Reiki is becoming increasingly popular with the medical community, with over 800 hospitals across the U.S. offering Reiki as a standard part of hospital care. A research study at Hartford Hospital, Connecticut indicates that Reiki improved patient sleep by 86 percent, reduced pain by 78 percent, and reduced anxiety during pregnancy by 94 percent. In addition, nurses report that Reiki helps patients experience less pain, stress reduction and it improves mental attitude, appetite, and reduces the negative side effects of chemotherapy, radiation and other medical procedures. Reiki also is given to staff (nurses & doctors) to help relieve stress, keeping them calm and focused.

Reiki and End of Life Transition

Reiki connects us to the universal life force energy. When Reiki is used for a person who is approaching the end of their life, the practitioner is connecting them to the unconditional love of the higher power and preparing them for their transition and to not feel scared of the unknown. Reiki builds a bridge to the other side and can alleviate pain and anxiety and bring final peace and harmony to the mind, body and spirit.

Reiki will often temporarily revitalize the patient so they have the energy to deal with any unfinished business they may have. Reiki can facilitate healing of relationships that have been strained in the past, and encourage forgiveness, so as to let go of the pain and anger. Death is not a failure, it is a natural part of life. Reiki gives the person control of how and when they transition to the other side which can bring the person a joyful conclusion.