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  REIKI TREATMENTS AND TRAINING

IARP Registered Reiki Master Teacher

 

Reiki is an established system of energy field healing which utilizes universal life force energy to assist the natural healing process. Reiki has often been mistakenly referred to as a form of or offshoot of massage therapy, or as a religion or belief system, though it is neither. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) division of the US National Institute of Health (NIH) classifies Reiki as a Biofield Medicine. For comprehensive medical research information on Reiki therapy and a listing of hospitals in the US using Reiki in a medical setting, the following website is an excellent information resource:

www.reikimedresearch.org

Reiki treatments generally last 15 to 60 minutes. Reiki treatments are conducted in person or can be "sent" over distances when a person is not physically present, as energy knows no time or space. Both methods of energy transfer are equally effective. A full body Reiki treatment involves a fully clothed client lying down on a comfortable treatment table, and the practitioner or master (there are three levels of Reiki) transferring Reiki energy to the client through a series of hand positions which correspond to the body’s chakras, head to foot. A practitioner’s hands are either placed lightly on the client (always non-intrusively) or held a few inches above the body chakras. Reiki energy is transferred to the client through the practitioner’s hands, and can often be sensed or felt by the receiver as relaxing warmth, heat, tingling, or coolness, although many people don't notice any particular physical sensations. Practitioners do not use their own energy in Reiki treatments, but are simply conduits/channels for universal life force energy.

It is understood by all who practice Reiki that healing does not necessarily mean “cure”. It is the higher self of the receiver that draws in and guides Reiki where it is needed most, and since individual life path knowledge and experiences may yet need to be gained, since a person may not want to genuinely heal on some level, or since one may place limits on his or her ability to heal by what they believe is possible, the benefits of Reiki treatments will vary from individual to individual. Everyone who seeks Reiki treatments and/or training should know that Reiki Practitioners and Masters do not diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor do they direct the outcome of a Reiki treatment. They are simply conduits for universal life force energy, and transfer Reiki with positive, healing intent. Channeling Reiki involves instruction and attunement (a process which opens up the energy chakras and meridians) through an established Reiki Master/Teacher.

Reiki treatments can help promote and accelerate the healing process, increase overall health and vitality, balance one’s energy field system, provide stress relief and relaxation, and can be used in conjunction with any other healing/medical therapy. Reiki treatments are generally a very pleasant, relaxing, positive experience, even if emotional releases occur during treatment. Reiki always works for the highest good of the receiver, who draws in the life force energy where it is needed most. The benefit of Reiki treatment is understood to be cumulative.

All of my Distance Reiki treatments are sent for a minimum of 30 minutes. To send a Distance treatment to you, I'll need your full name, birth date, and location in order to clarify who exactly I am transferring Reiki to. (There may be others across the globe with your exact name, so I need more than a name to connect with you specifically.) If it is possible for you to Email or mail me a current picture to use for Distance treatments, the provided visual connection would be appreciated, although it's not a requirement. (If you do provide me with a picture to use, please choose one that other people and pets don't appear in, because they may inadvertently receive Reiki as well.) I don't generally provide 3rd party Reiki treatments (Reiki distance treatments for a loved one, for example) without the consent of the intended receiver, except for pets or loved ones incapable of giving consent. Anyone with a chronic or life threatening health condition should notify their physician before obtaining regularly scheduled Reiki treatments, as the benefit of Reiki treatment has been shown to precipitate the need to lower the dosage or strength of medications in some cases. I transfer Reiki with concentrated positive healing intent for the highest good of each recipient, without exception. While my distance Reiki sessions are available for everyone, the Reiki treatments I provide in person are available for women only, in accordance with home based business professional ethics.

Pricing is an individual decision made by each Reiki Practitioner and Reiki Master. I hope to further promote awareness of this valuable energy field healing modality through affordable Reiki treatments and instruction.

Single Distance Reiki treatment:    $20 each

The following discount is available if you are opting for a series of three or more Distance treatments, which can be sent to you daily or weekly.

Each Distance Reiki treatment within a series:    $15 each

To schedule a single Distance Reiki treatment, or a series of Distance Reiki treatments, please Email me at  lasvegashealing@aol.com  with your full name, date of birth, location, and/or a recent picture. Let me know in your Email if you are obtaining Reiki treatments to assist with the healing of a specific health issue, or for general wellbeing/relaxation. I check Emails daily and will respond shortly. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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In person Reiki treatments are available to women as follows:

45 minute introductory Reiki treatment: $45

Regularly scheduled (minimum of 6) 40 minute Reiki sessions (weekly or bimonthly): $40

I transfer Reiki an inch or so above the chakras (energy intake centers), so no physical contact is involved. Day and some evening appointments available. Payment may be made by check, cash, or money order for Reiki treatments performed in person. Simply call or Email me to schedule in person Reiki sessions. I'm located near Buffalo and Vegas Drive in the northwest area of Las Vegas.

(702) 256-1353/lasvegashealing@aol.com

If you live out of state or in another country, please know that I cannot return long distance phone calls or calls from cell phones outside the 702 area code to answer questions as it is too costly. Please Email me your questions and I'll reply within 24 hours. If you are visiting in town when you call, please leave a local telephone number on my recorder that you can be reached at by return call, or Email me. Thank you!

***May 2008 Inspiration***

" Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a matter of traveling."

Margaret Runbeck

    I wanted everyone receiving distance Reiki treatments and/or Reiki training to be able to see the person they are working with, so I've included this picture which also appears on the home page.

May all of you be blessed with health, peace, success, and happiness.

Dr. Mikao Usui      

REIKI PRINCIPLES

Just for today, do not worry.

Just for today, do not anger.

Just for today, honor all who teach you.

Just for today, live honestly and be thankful. 

Just for today, value all living things.

                    

        Mikao Usui/Founder of the practice of Western Reiki.

Usui Reiki Training

If you are interested in learning and practicing Reiki, I offer the 3 traditional levels of Usui Reiki instruction and attunement. Whether you would like to learn Reiki in order to give healing treatments to yourself, family members and pets, or you are a health professional that would like to incorporate Reiki into your existing business practice, I would love to hear from you. No special skills or requirements are necessary to utilize Reiki, yet having a natural compassion for others and a spiritual sense that each of us is a part of one great whole can prove very beneficial to your practice of Reiki. Level I Reiki focuses on the history of Reiki, the attunement process, the use of Reiki, preparing for and giving Reiki treatments, the Reiki treatment hand positions, chakra information, Reiki ethics, and more. With attunement to Level I Reiki, you are able to give "hands on" Reiki treatments to yourself and others. Level II Reiki focuses on three of the four Reiki symbols, their purpose and how to incorporate their energy into healing treatments, instruction on performing distance Reiki treatments, and more. With attunement to Level II Reiki, you are able to give (send) distance healing treatments to anyone wishing to receive one, and to channel Reiki with specific healing intent, and for specific purposes. Master Level Reiki empowers you with Master Reiki symbol energy, and focuses on activating Reiki attunements in others, teaching Reiki, and realizing your own spiritual development. You decide how many levels of Reiki you would like to obtain, whether one, two, or all three. Please feel free to Email me with any questions you might have.

lasvegashealing@aol.com.

I offer two options for Reiki training: Distance instruction with remote attunement (available for both men and women), or instruction and attunement in person (available for women). I teach Reiki individually rather than in a group/class format, so each student receives personalized Reiki instruction that fits into their schedule. You can begin whenever you'd like, and learn at your own pace.

Bryana C. Hillman BFP, RMT

Reiki Level I Instruction and Attunement

Level I Usui Reiki includes my Level I instruction manual and additional Emailed supplements, Reiki attunement to the first degree, custom Reiki certificate, free Reiki distance treatment before the day of attunement, and ongoing support. Price: $90 US

Reiki Level II Instruction and Attunement

Level II Usui Reiki includes my Level II instruction manual, Reiki attunement to the second degree, custom Reiki certificate, free Reiki distance treatment before the day of attunement, and ongoing support. Price: $75 US

Reiki Master Instruction and Attunement

Master Level Usui Reiki includes my Master level instruction manual, Reiki attunement to the 3rd and final degree, custom Reiki certificate, free Reiki distance treatment before the day of attunement, and ongoing support. Price: $120 US

(I will need a copy of your existing Reiki I or Reiki II certificate if you trained with another Master and are seeking level II or Master level training with me. For anyone who may have received a Reiki attunement without the benefit of receiving a Reiki manual, or who hasn't actively practiced Reiki for a time and can't locate their instruction manual, my level I or level II manual is available for $20, mailing fees included.)

Reiki training in person is payable by check, cash, or prepayment through Paypal. Distance training is payable through Paypal. The training process for each level is outlined below.

 Reiki Level I             

Reiki Level II      

                           Master Level Reiki 

Distance attunements are equal in effectiveness to attunements performed in person, just as Distance Reiki treatments are as effective as those performed in person. Women can obtain Reiki instruction and attunement with me either in person or by distance learning. I don't provide in-person Reiki instruction or introductory Reiki treatments to men, in accordance with city restrictions for home based businesses, however, my distance (remote) instruction and attunement is available to men, and is absolutely as thorough and complete as the instruction provided in person. Individualized training in person involves 3 visits for level I, and 2 visits each for level II and Master level. For level I, during the first visit we meet, you receive the manual for the level of Reiki you are obtaining, we decide on the day and time for the free distance treatment and for your attunement, and I answer any general questions you may have. The second visit is for carrying out the attunement process, and to answer any questions you may have about the manual material. The third visit for level I is a follow-up to the attunement and the material you have learned: We will exchange a Reiki treatment (above the body chakras without physical contact) so you can experience both the giving and receiving of Reiki in person. At the third stage of level two I ask that you Email or mail me notes on 3 distance treatments you have conducted, and at Master level I ask that you send me notes (by Email or mail) on an attunement you have performed. I encourage each student to practice Reiki daily on self, and others (as available) at each level of training, and this applies whether training in person or training remotely. For those of you distance training with me, I will ask for feedback/notes on "hands on" Reiki treatments for level one, feedback/notes on 3 distance treatments for level two, and attunement notes at Master level, to insure that you are confident with your knowledge and practice of Reiki at the level you are pursuing. Each degree of Reiki instruction and attunement can be completed within a few weeks, and gives the permanent ability to transfer universal life force energy in the manner associated with each particular level. Again, I encourage daily self-treatment at each level of Reiki training, and most emphatically at Master level. Each student will receive their Level I, Level II, or Master Level Reiki certificate and Usui Reiki lineage information at the completion of training. I am readily available and happy to answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to ask, and Reiki blessings to you.

 Bryana C. Hillman BFP, RMT / 256-1353 / Bus.License: R23-00185-6-117380 

lasvegashealing@aol.com.

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CLIENT/STUDENT COMMENTARY

"Thank you for the Reiki treatment and Arnica gel suggestion. My recovery time after surgery turned out to be days instead of weeks. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least!" Joanna S./Las Vegas, NV

"Bryana, I have to tell you how amazing it was to meet you and receive my Master Level attunement from you. I was more than eager and excited to receive this attunement, but what a wonderful bonus to receive it from you. Reiki was truly at work in guiding me to you. It was a beautiful and amazing experience. Thank you. The imaging of the wine glasses and silver crucifix you had while channeling my distance treatment showed how clearly you were with me that night. My friend and I had a glass of wine while we were out, and I have a lovely silver crucifix on my nightstand! I have now performed my first Reiki attunement on a friend and it was very beautiful...lots of white and gold light, and I had lots of heat and prickliness in my hands that would run through my body. My friend has reported feeling very peaceful and happy, almost euphoric. Thank you again. I am so grateful to have Reiki a part of my daily life."    Marie R./Las Vegas, NV

"Thank you for the three consecutive Reiki treatments. My sinuses have greatly improved and I'm getting fewer migraines!"    Christie H./ Las Vegas, NV

"The attunement process for Reiki 1 is brief and affordable, placing the ability to heal yourself and others within reach of anyone with a desire to learn and a willingness to practice. Bryana is a supportive instructor who makes herself available to answer the inevitable questions that arise any time you are learning a new skill. I particularly appreciated the opportunity to practice my skills in a Reiki exchange session. As a newly attuned person, it was unbelievably helpful to be able to share and process the experience with Bryana."    Donna Z./Las Vegas, NV

"Receiving Reiki treatments from Bryana has been a surprisingly rewarding and positive experience. Among other things, Reiki treatments have improved my sleep and addressed my localized complaints. My attunement to Reiki 1 produced a unique, prickling energy flow sensation in my hands and fingers, and enabled me to reach a meditative state of calm whenever I needed it, which I had never before been able to do. I have gained new perspective on past emotional trauma, and have experienced the benefits of Reiki on many levels. After receiving Reiki 2 attunement from Bryana, I absolutely knew there were no time or distance limits to the healing energy of Reiki. Attunement to the second degree of Reiki not only strengthened the flow of healing energy through my body and hands, but also strengthened my connection to the spirituality of Reiki in a personal way. Those I have sent distance Reiki treatments to have had noticeable healing results, and I enjoy being able to help myself and others with Reiki. I wish other seniors would avail themselves of the opportunity to experience what I have."     Doloris C./Farmington, NM

"I couldn't have ever imagined the wonderful visual effects or the feel of the immensely powerful, positive energy flowing around and through me that I experienced with this incredible Reiki attunement. Thank you so much for your positive influence and concise master level instruction."  Elizabeth M./Philadelphia, PA

"My Reiki level 1 experience with Bryana has been nothing short of wonderful. She was actively supportive and encouraging from our very first Email exchange, and since then has been so generous with her time, knowledge, support, and incredibly positive energy. She is very enthusiastic about Reiki which is a wonderful attribute for an instructor to possess. It left me feeling especially confident in approaching the attunement process with her. It has truly been a joy to get to know Bryana, and I look forward to continuing my Reiki instruction with her. The healing power of Reiki has been a wonderful addition to my life, and has allowed me to find an inner peace that I've never quite been able to grasp before. It's such a simple and positive activity, and I can really feel the healing energy working on me. Bryana once said in an Email to me, "I'd like to see everyone learn and practice Reiki, if for no other reason than they could activate the connection with their innate ability to heal their own lives." I think of that often, and hope that more people will discover this wonderful treasure." Chloe U./Las Vegas, NV

"I really enjoyed the Reiki treatment, even though I was nervous at first! It was a great experience and I look forward to learning level I." Angela T./Henderson, NV

"Thank you for the flower essence consultation and Reiki I training. It has been a blessing to find such a straightforward and supportive person to help me put everything in a healing perspective. I just started a new job that I love, and know that I am attracting what is best for me now. Thank you for being there!"  Sandra B./Las Vegas, NV

"Thank you so much for the beautiful and powerful master level attunement. I felt a lot of energy, especially at the crown and third eye chakras. I saw a lot of black tar-like blobs being released from my body and floating away, and also felt that I was looking into deep space past all the stars. All of the sensations during the attunement were very soothing and positive. I've experienced improvement in my health and have been better able to let go of worry and trust universal guidance. The self-attunement process makes me relaxed and energized at the same time. I had been so worried about looking for a job since I moved here, and just last Sunday I was handed a job that seems to fill all my current needs. I followed my inner voice that morning and went to this business I had an urge to stop in, and a job was given to me without having to even apply or ask for one, after 3 minutes of conversation! It feels right for me at this time; full time days, with the medical benefits I was looking for, and the people are very nice. I started the next day! I feel my confidence is higher and I am being guided in the right direction."     Barbara H./Summerville, SC

"I'm so glad I decided to do Reiki I. The treatment exchange was so enjoyable and practicing Reiki is so relaxing for me. My kids really like getting treatments from me too!"     Kathy S./Las Vegas, NV

"Having worked with other energy healing, I was happy to find I could feel Reiki specifically. Thank you for introducing me to another positive energy practice. Reiki blessings to you."     Susan L./Las Vegas, NV

"My Reiki treatments with you were wonderful. I hope with practice I can relax myself with Reiki the way I relax when you Reiki me! Thank you for your positive energy and simple level I instruction."    Renee W./Las Vegas, NV

"Thank you for the four distance Reiki treatments. I feel better about everything now and more relaxed."    Linda G./Phoenix, AZ

"I really enjoyed the treatment exchange at the end of my level I instruction. The swirling color visuals and physical tingling were exhilarating. I hope to pursue Reiki II very soon!"     Jeni G./Las Vegas, NV

"I have so appreciated your distance Reiki treatments and feel so much better on an emotional level now. Thank you for being there in such a meaningful way." Stephanie F./Salt Lake City, UT

"Your level II attunement felt elegant yet powerful. At times my hands spontaneously fill with heat and energy now and I have more clarity in thoughts. My body moves easier and pain has lessened. I'm surprised that Reiki for some reason feels to be a more powerful or efficient healing vehicle than the deep centering prayer healing I've used on a regular basis, like it flows on an easier channel. Thank you for the wonderful attunement and instruction."    April W./Pacifica, CA

"Thank you so much for the flower essence consultation, your thoughts and support. I'm so happy I'm finally pregnant!"     Hallie C./Las Vegas, NV

"I was surprised with the electrical tingling in my fingertips after the first attunement. Since level II, I also have magnetic sensations, tickling, heat, prickling, and I see many floating colors. The friends I've given Reiki to feel mostly heat and tingling and peace. My husband just falls asleep! I knew learning and practicing Reiki was something right for me, and I'm happy you were the Reiki Master I was drawn to. Thank you!"     Cheryl D./Las Vegas, NV

"Thank you for the distance treatments for my beloved pet. His passing was so much easier than I had hoped for. I can't thank you enough for all the caring help you've given all of us with Reiki. By the way, the problem with my hip just cleared up!"     N.F.G./New York

"Training in Reiki with Bryana was an amazing and life changing experience in my case. I found the path and work which I believe I should be doing in Reiki. The attunements were amazing as was the distance healing which Bryana sent me. In fact, Bryana amazed me as one night I had taken a white teapot to bed in case my toddler woke for a tea in the night (I've never done this before I might add) and while Bryana was sending the healing she saw a white teapot and noted that to me during an Email correspondence. Unless she has camera in my home, I don't know how she would have seen that. Also, I felt an immense joyful feeling and actually felt like I could relax and enjoy my evening at the time I was receiving a distance treatment from Bryana. She has helped me along my life path and I will be eternally grateful to her forever. Thank you Bryana. I totally suggest training with you in Reiki." Joanna S./Ross-Shire, Scotland, UK

"Hi Bryana. I am loving Reiki! I do full treatments on family and friends and have had some surprising results. I even saved my dog's life with Reiki! Thank you so much for being there to attune me and my dad. He used it on his heart after doing some strenuous yard work a couple days ago, fell asleep while channeling Reiki to himself, and when he awoke the aching was gone. I feel grateful for having Reiki in my life and would like to move to Level II. Thanks again!" Deborah R./Sitka, Alaska

"Thanks so much for the distance treatment and Reiki II attunement. I knew when you were distance treating me because I could feel it. The phone rang during the time you stated you were sending, that must have been the bell you heard, the star light is a bright light in the distance outside my window, and of course the dog you saw was my dog and she's been next to me constantly! The next morning I felt amazing. The attunement was great also. It felt like my skull cracked open (not an unpleasant sensation!) and energy poured in. I could also feel big balls of energy in my hands. I now can see lights around people and sense the color of their aura. I love practicing Reiki and am excited to send you a treatment! Thanks again. I am so grateful for the work you do."    Deborah R./Sitka, Alaska

"Thank you for all the Reiki treatments and inspiration you've given me during the last year. You're an angel."     Claudia B./Tucson AZ

"Thank you for the Master level attunement! I saw some little white lights and had a tickling sensation between my eyebrows. I also cried a little bit and felt the need to give thanks for everything I have and receive. Thank you also for answering all my questions clearly and concisely." Marcela O./Vancouver, BC

"The flower essences have worked well, I'm fascinated by them. The problem is solved. I have also enjoyed the experience and practice of Level I and II Reiki along with having more vivid dreams, and look forward to Master level." Amy B./Las Vegas, NV

"My Reiki level II attunement was a true connection with "source" energy. The experience was overwhelming. Since my Level II attunement I have noticed increased dream awareness and my pendulum is very responsive. Bryana has given me tremendous insight into Reiki that has not only benefited me, but has also benefited my friends and family through distance Reiki healings that I have sent. They have reported feelings of peace and light with a much happier state of mind. Thank you for the wonderful gift of Reiki. Now I can continue to pass that gift on to family and friends. I am looking forward to receiving my Master Level from Bryana in a few months. Thank you for your knowledge, compassion, and most importantly the time that you took with when I came down to see you. With Love and Gratitude,"     Sherry S./St. George, UT/Carlsbad, CA

Several published Reiki studies from the National Institute of Health library:

J Altern Complement Med. 2004 Dec;10(6):1077-81.

Related Articles, Links

Click here to read Autonomic nervous system changes during Reiki treatment: a preliminary study.

Mackay N, Hansen S, McFarlane O.

Institute of Neurological Sciences, South Glasgow University Hospital NHS Trust, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF, Scotland, UK.

OBJECTIVES: to investigate if a complementary therapy, Reiki, has any effect on indices of autonomic nervous system function. DESIGN: Blind trial. SETTING/LOCATION: Quiet room in an out-patient clinic. SUBJECTS: Forty-five (45) subjects assigned at random into three groups. Interventions: Three treatment conditions: no treatment (rest only); Reiki treatment by experienced Reiki practitioner; and placebo treatment by a person with no knowledge of Reiki and who mimicked the Reiki treatment. OUTCOME MEASURES: Quantitative measures of autonomic nervous system function such as heart rate, cardiac vagal tone, blood pressure, cardiac sensitivity to baroreflex, and breathing activity were recorded continuously for each heartbeat. Values during and after the treatment period were compared with baseline data. RESULTS: Heart rate and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in the Reiki group compared to both placebo and control groups. CONCLUSIONS: The study indicates that Reiki has some effect on the autonomic nervous system. However, this was a pilot study with relatively few subjects and the changes were relatively small. The results justify further, larger studies to look at the biological effects of Reiki treatment.

Altern Ther Health Med. 2004 May-Jun;10(3):42-8.

Related Articles, Links

Long-term effects of energetic healing on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress.

Shore AG.

The long-term effects of energetic healing were examined in an experimental design employing a 3 x 3 factorial MANOVA on symptoms of psychological depression and self-perceived stress as measured by the Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Hopelessness, and Perceived Stress scales. Forty-six participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: hands-on Reiki, distance Reiki, or distance Reiki placebo, and remained blind to treatment condition. Each participant received a 1 to 1.5 hour treatment each week for 6 weeks. Pretest data collected prior to treatment demonstrated no preexisting significant differences among groups. Upon completion of treatment, there was a significant reduction in symptoms of psychological distress in treatment groups as compared with controls (P < .05; Eta square ranging from .09-.18), and these differences continued to be present 1 year later (P < .05; Eta square ranging from .12-.44).

J Adv Nurs. 2001 Feb;33(4):439-45.

Related Articles, Links

Click here to read Biological correlates of Reiki Touch (sm) healing.

Wardell DW, Engebretson J.

School of Nursing, University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA. dwardell@son1.nur.uth.tmc.edu

BACKGROUND: Despite the popularity of touch therapies, theoretical understanding of the mechanisms of effect is not well developed and there is limited research measuring biological outcomes. AIMS: The aim of this study was to test a framework of relaxation or stress reduction as a mechanism of touch therapy. METHODS: The study was conducted in 1996 and involved the examination of select physiological and biochemical effects and the experience of 30 minutes of Reiki, a form of touch therapy. A single group repeated measure design was used to study Reiki Touch's sm effects with a convenience sample of 23 essentially healthy subjects. Biological markers related to stress-reduction response included state anxiety, salivary IgA and cortisol, blood pressure, galvanic skin response (GSR), muscle tension and skin temperature. Data were collected before, during and immediately after the session. RESULTS: Comparing before and after measures, anxiety was significantly reduced, t(22)=2.45, P=0.02. Salivary IgA levels rose significantly, t(19)=2.33, P=0.03, however, salivary cortisol was not statistically significant. There was a significant drop in systolic blood pressure (SBP), F(2, 44)=6.60, P < 0.01. Skin temperature increased and electromyograph (EMG) decreased during the treatment, but before and after differences were not significant. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest both biochemical and physiological changes in the direction of relaxation. The salivary IgA findings warrant further study to explore the effects of human TT and humeral immune function.

Using Reiki to manage pain: a preliminary report.

Olson K, Hanson J.

Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alta. karino@cancerboard.ab.ca

The purpose of this study was to explore the usefulness of Reiki as an adjuvant to opioid therapy in the management of pain. Since no studies in this area could be found, a pilot study was carried out involving 20 volunteers experiencing pain at 55 sites for a variety of reasons, including cancer. All Reiki treatments were provided by a certified second-degree Reiki therapist. Pain was measured using both a visual analogue scale (VAS) and a Likert scale immediately before and after the Reiki treatment. Both instruments showed a highly significant (p < 0.0001) reduction in pain following the Reiki treatment.

PMID: 9765732 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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