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Reiki (pronounced Ray-key) is an ancient form of healing from Tibet, rediscovered in the 1800's by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese monk. Rei means universal intelligence, Ki means life force energy. The word Reiki means universal life-force energy and is based on the fact that we are in truth, energy. Reiki is a unique and highly effective energetic technique for reducing pain and stress, therefore, increasing the well-being of the patient, and in turn, may enhance the healing process. Reiki is complimentary to all other modalities and has been widely used to decrease the effects of chemo and radiation therapies as Reiki has no side effects, does not require a certain belief and it does not have a dogma. Reiki is easy to learn and is simple to administer.

One major difference between Reiki and many other healing systems is that Reiki energy comes through, not from, the practitioner. Thus, the practitioner is not generating it, they cannot be drained or harmed by generating it. This unique feature allows practitioners to use Reiki on themselves or to help others regardless of the state of their own personal energy. Reiki principles also state that this universal energy is not filtered through the user's conscious or unconscious belief systems. The energy remains pure and limitless and can find its way wherever and however it is needed. The results of Reiki is unique for each individual and each Reiki session differs from previous and subsequent sessions. The Reiki practitioner does not direct the energy, but the patient "draws" the Reiki energy according to their needs.