Reiki Explained: A Gentle Energy Healing for Pain Relief

Question
Hi Michael,

I have been experiencing alot of pain in my neck & shoulders due to pinched nerves.  I started going to the chiropractor however I have always thought about accupuncture & Reiki - could you explain Reiki to me and if you think it might help?  I am a strong believer in holistic medicine.

Thanks,
Jennifer  

Answer
Thanks for your question, Jennifer.

Reiki is a form of energy healing from the Far East, specifically Tibet.  The theory is that a Reiki-trained practitioner draws positive energies from the Universal world around us, uses him/herself as a channel/conduit to direct those energies out his/her hands and into the body of the recipient for either one-on-one or long distance healing.  The recipient's body then uses those energies for internal healing in such ways it sees as priority at that moment.  There are no guarantees associated with Reiki and its powers and uses.  

IMHO, for a condition such as yours, it would simply be a case of "trial and error" as to the end result.

Good luck and I hope that made Reiki a little clearer.

Michael, LMT