15/08/2025
✨Exciting Reiki Research Update! ✨
Hey Lovelies,
As someone who works within the NHS, providing Reiki. I am often met with the idea that Reiki is 'a nice thing to do' and nothing more!
But I know from personal experience that it made a huge difference to my cancer recovery journey, which is why I am now so passionate about it!
This is why I am joining my fellow practitioners in the fight to promote the many benefits Reiki has to offer, with regular posts about all the wonderful studies that are taking place.
My hope is that the medical world starts to really see the many benefits of this beautiful practice, respect this complementary therapy and start to open up to all the ways it could support people to heal holistically!
So here goes the very first one.... ✨
A recent study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management evaluated a volunteer Reiki program for cancer outpatients receiving infusion treatments. Between March 2022 and February 2024, 392 Reiki sessions were provided to 268 unique patients.
The results were compelling and showed that even short, 15-20 minute sessions led to clinically significant improvements!
**Key Findings from the Study:**
✨Significant reductions in pain, fatigue, and anxiety.
✨A reduction in nausea.
✨An increase in overall well-being.
This study provides strong evidence for the short-term benefits of Reiki in a clinical setting, reinforcing its value as a complementary therapy. It's a beautiful example of how this gentle, yet powerful, practice can support healing on multiple levels.
Research Paper Details:
Dyer NL, Rodgers-Melnick SN, Fink KE, Rao S, Surdam J, Dusek JA. Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2025 Mar;69(3):e211-e219. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2024.11.017. Epub 2024 Nov 28. PMID: 39613272.
Let's continue to share the amazing benefits of this practice. What's one way Reiki has helped you? Share your experience below! 👇