Reiki is increasingly being integrated into clinical environments like hospitals and hospices, driven by both patient demand and clinical practitioners' endorsements.
“Patients are increasingly requesting care beyond traditional health services, and hospitals are responding by offering these therapies,” says Sita Ananth of Health Forum, an affiliate of the American Hospital Association (AHA).
According to an AHA survey, Reiki is now one of the top three complementary inpatient therapies in U.S. hospitals. Massage therapy leads with 37% of patient requests, followed by music and art therapy at 25%, and "healing touch therapies" like Reiki and Therapeutic Touch also at 25%.
Hospitals are recognizing the benefits of Reiki in maximizing patient care and minimizing recovery time. Libby Barnett and Maggie Babb, co-authors of Reiki Energy Medicine, note that Reiki is becoming a crucial tool in healthcare for providing high-quality, cost-effective service.

Patient and Practitioner Endorsements
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York offers Reiki therapy to patients and teaches it monthly to patients, caregivers, and the public. Simone Zappa, RN, from the Integrative Medicine Department, says, "Patients love it because it works."
A study by the International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP) found that 60% of America’s Best Hospitals have formal or informal Reiki programs, with 67% considering Reiki highly beneficial.
Easy Integration and Benefits
Reiki is easily incorporated into clinical settings, requiring no special equipment or preparation. Nurses and other professionals can administer Reiki during routine patient care, making it a convenient complementary therapy.
Nurses and physicians report that Reiki makes patients more relaxed, reduces pain, boosts the immune system, decreases the need for pain medication, and improves sleep and appetite. It also reduces the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy, including nausea and fatigue.
Self-Care for Healthcare Workers
Reiki also benefits healthcare workers, offering immediate stress relief and relaxation through self-treatment, which is essential in a high-burnout industry like nursing.
Ongoing Research and Applications
Research continues to validate Reiki’s benefits across various medical conditions. At Columbia/HCA Portsmouth Regional Hospital, over 8,000 surgical patients have received pre-and post-surgery Reiki treatments, resulting in reduced anesthesia, less bleeding, fewer pain medications, shorter hospital stays, and higher patient satisfaction.
The Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton found significant pain reduction in oncology patients after Reiki sessions. Yale University’s study showed improved Heart Rate Variability in acute coronary syndrome patients receiving Reiki.
Reiki for Various Conditions
Studies indicate Reiki benefits chronic illness patients, improving symptoms for those with multiple sclerosis, lupus, fibromyalgia, thyroid disorders, AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, and sleep disorders.
Reiki in Pregnancy and End-of-Life Care
At Hartford Hospital, Reiki during pregnancy reduced anxiety by 94%, nausea by 80%, pain by 78%, and improved sleep by 86%. Hospice studies show Reiki enhances quality of life in palliative care by promoting relaxation, managing pain, and alleviating emotional distress.
Reiki for Children
Reiki is safe and effective for children, with Dr. Mike Cantwell of California Pacific Medical Center using it to treat acute and chronic conditions in pediatric patients.
A Holistic Approach
“Incorporating Reiki with conventional healthcare not only assists with curing the curable but also provides a solution for caring for the incurable,” say Barnett and Babb. Reiki supports the body’s creative ability to heal, facilitating dramatic healing shifts as part of a medical treatment plan.
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