Usui Reiki

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Healing on a Quantum Level

Reiki for Everyone

Reiki, also known as "Laying of Hands" is an ancient holistic healing technique believed to have originated in Tibet & India thousands of years ago. By using Life-force energy (Prana, Chi, Ki), it assists with stress reduction while balancing the subtle energies in our body. It is never considered to be a "cure", but will assist in conjunction with medical treatment and alternative therapy. It is holistic, affecting the whole person - body, mind & spirit - to encourage deep relaxation, well-being and helping the body with its own

self-healing ability. Check-out the Resource Page for more information

How Reiki Can Help

Releases suppressed, stagnant emotions & energy
Creates feelings of peace, security and well-being
Aids in meditation and positive thinking
Elevates mood and relaxes the body
Empowers the body to heal itself
Reduces & relieves aches, pains, stress & headaches
Clears toxins
Returns body to homeostasis or balance

Did you know...

A Canadian Experience of Integrating Complementary Therapy in a Hospital Palliative Care Unit

Liora Berger, BSc Hons,1 Marianne Tavares, MSc,2 and Brian Berger, MBChB, CCFP, FCFP3

Background: The provision of complementary therapy in palliative care is rare in Canadian hospitals. An

Ontario hospital’s palliative care unit developed a complementary therapy pilot project within the interdisciplinary team to explore potential benefits. Massage, aromatherapy, Reiki, and Therapeutic TouchTM were provided in an integrated approach. This paper reports on the pilot project, the results of which may encourage its replication in other palliative care programs.

Objectives: The intentions were (1) to increase patients’/families’ experience of quality and satisfaction with

end-of-life care and (2) to determine whether the therapies could enhance symptom management.

Results: Data analysis (n = 31) showed a significant decrease in severity of pain, anxiety, low mood, restlessness and discomfort ( p < 0.01, 95% confidence interval); significant increase in inner stillness/peace ( p < 0.01, 95% confidence interval); and convincing narratives on an increase in comfort. The evaluation by staff was positive and encouraged continuation of the program.

Conclusions: An integrated complementary therapy program enhances regular symptom management, increases comfort, and is a valuable addition to interdisciplinary care.

Staff evaluation

The feedback from the chief palliative care physician noted favorable results:

"The level of satisfaction of patients and families has been absolutely amazing—not only regarding symptom control, but the level of comfort and peace. The complementary therapist is able to listen to their inner worries and concerns, which has really helped to support the work of the rest of the team. And at our weekly rounds she is a valuable resource."

JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Volume 16, Number 10, 2013

ª Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2013.0295

Full Research: J Palliat Med. 2013 Oct; 16(10): 1294–1298.