Reiki in Medicine with Pamela Miles

Reiki treatment has no medical contraindications. It does not involve the use of any substance and the touch is non-manipulative. When necessary, as in the case of burns or sensitive IV sites, Reiki can be offered just off the body. There is no time when Reiki is dangerous. However, all treatment, regardless the risk, should be used with common sense. Patients who are dependent on pharmaceuticals or procedures require consistent monitoring, as the need for these interventions may lessen once Reiki treatment is started. Patients receiving Reiki often require less pain medication, an advantage at any time, but particularly at end of life for those who desire to maintain their mental clarity through the dying process. Reiki treatment is given not to attack disease but rather to support the person experiencing the disease. Reiki will not interfere with medical treatments, but will encourage the rebalancing of the patient's entire system, which may lighten side effects and increase tolerance to invasive procedures. This section will be of special interest to physicians and other medical caregivers and researchers. Consumers may be more interested in reading Integrative Health Care, and particularly the section on Reiki anecdotes.