Reiki

Overview

Reiki is a complementary practice that originated in Japan in the early twentieth century, in which a practitioner places or holds their hands lightly on or near a recipient with the intention of supporting relaxation and well-being. It is based on the concept of channeling energy to promote a sense of calm, and it is commonly used as a complementary approach alongside, rather than as a replacement for, conventional medical care. Reiki is most often explored in the context of stress, anxiety, and general relaxation. Research relevant to Reiki examines its use and reported effects within complementary and integrative medicine. Work published through OpenAccessPub includes a study on the effectiveness of treating anxiety with Reiki, contributing to the evidence base on how this practice is applied and experienced. Related work explores broader holistic and traditional approaches within complementary medicine. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research in the International Journal of Complementary Medicine relevant to Reiki, supporting an evidence-based understanding of this energy-based practice, its applications, and its place within the wider field of complementary and integrative health.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Oct 2025.

• Reki Terapi untuk Nyeri, Kecemasan, Stress dan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Paliatif Care
  2023 · Journal of Telenursing (JOTING)
• Reki Terapi untuk Nyeri, Kecemasan, Stress dan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Paliatif Care
  Samrotul Fuadah et al. · 2023 · Journal of Telenursing (JOTING)

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