Reiki therapy has been practiced for about a century. Yet, it's occasionally been associated with side effects like discomfort and tiredness. There's also limited scientific evidence and regulation behind the practice. Other potential disadvantages of reiki include inconsistent results and paying out of pocket.

Never send Reiki while a person is in surgery. The Reiki energy can interfere with the anesthesia in the body and could cause the patient to wake up too soon. As soon as the surgery is complete you can begin sending Reiki. Never practice Reiki when either you or your client are intoxicated.

Studies show that reiki therapy may be useful for reducing stress and anxiety, easing pain, and even improving your quality of life. It can bring about symptom relief and other improvements, like: Help with meditation. Balance to your immune system.

Reiki is an alternative medicine technique that began in ancient Japan. It's sometimes called biofield therapy. Reiki uses healing energy that is channeled from the Reiki therapist, also called a practitioner or healer, to the patient with the goal of reducing stress, pain, and fatigue while enhancing energy.