Reiki, by definition, is a healing technique based on the principle that the practitioner can channel energy into the patient by means of direct touch or hovering the hands over the body to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body to restore physical and emotional well-being. This energy  is known by many names in different cultures, religions, and ancient medicine practices: "Ki" in Japanese; "Chi" in Chinese; "Prana" in Indian yogic traditions; the "power of God" generally in Christian traditions; and "Life Force" in more universal and general terms. 

Reiki is also defined as an energy healing technique that promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and decreases anxiety through gentle touch or a hovering of the hands over the body. Energy healing techniques like Reiki have been used since ancient and biblical times. This technique is gaining popularity today in the modern Western world, finding its place in many hospitals, operating rooms, and clinics across the United States, with physicians and caretakers reporting that their patients tend to heal faster and with less pain. According to reiki.org, a research study at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut reported that Reiki reduced pain by 78%, improved patient sleep by 86%, reduced anxiety during pregnancy by 94%, and reduced nausea by 80%. As the practice is becoming more popular, more and more physicians, nurses, and support staff are becoming Reiki trained in order to incorporate the practice into their patient care and offer more holistic options to health and healing. 

A reiki session can be performed either using touch or no touch (hovering the hands over the body). And at the very least, you will leave feeling very relaxed and more in-tune than when you came in!