In this episode, I share what Reiki truly is—beyond the fluff, beyond the misconceptions—and why it continues to support real people in real ways. We explore the subtle body, the biofield, how Reiki works with the nervous system, and what modern science is starting to say about it.
Whether you're Reiki-curious, a longtime practitioner, or gently skeptical, I hope this episode brings clarity, grounding, and an invitation to go deeper.
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🧬 Peer-Reviewed Research on Reiki:
These studies explore Reiki’s effects on stress, anxiety, pain, heart rate, and overall well-being:
McManus D. (2017) – Reiki is Better Than Placebo and Has Broad Potential as a Complementary Health Therapy
→ A review of 13 studies shows Reiki outperformed placebo in most trials.
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Thrane & Cohen (2014) – Effect of Reiki Therapy on Pain and Anxiety in Adults
→ Reiki significantly reduced pain and anxiety in clinical populations.
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Baldwin et al. (2008) – Reiki Improves Heart Rate Homeostasis in Laboratory Rats
→ Reiki helped regulate heart rate in noise-stressed rats—offering insight into physiological effects.
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Baldwin et al. (2017) – Effects of Reiki on Pain, Anxiety, and Blood Pressure in Patients Undergoing Knee Replacement
→ Reiki recipients had lower pain, anxiety, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.
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Liu et al. (2025) – Meta-Analysis: Effects of Reiki Therapy on Quality of Life
→ Larger meta-analysis confirms Reiki improves quality of life, especially with regular sessions.
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