Reiki is a form of Natural/Holistic healing which transfers the universal life energy to the body. By restoring the balance of natural energy in the body it promotes healing and wholeness of the body-mind-spirit.
Reiki is not a religion nor is it closely related to any. I understand it to be God's will if it works or doesn't though. Sometimes a person isn't supposed to get well or something isn't meant to be changed. I think God knows I'm only using a tool he gave me and I'm not trying to go against his will.

There are several roads of thought about different Reiki methods ie: Traditional, non traditional etc. I may be challenged on this statement, but they probably all work equally well. If there is a difference it may lay with the practioner rather than the method, just like some doctors are better than others.

If you had to compare Reiki to something else to understand it you might use
Massage therapy. Where Massage therapy uses the moving hand to sooth and
manipulate mussles, etc.

Reiki channels the universal energy using the hands of the practioner which balances   the energy in the receiver which promotes healing and wholeness of the body-mind-spirit. Physical body contact is not completely necessary.
The combination of the two might be very effective.

Reiki can be sent over great distances to the receiver.

The person applying Reiki does not heal the receiver. The receiver heals theirself.

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