Join Us For The 4th Annual International Reiki Research Conference!
The online International Reiki Research Conference (IRRC) is the only conference focused solely on Reiki research. Hosted by the Center for Reiki Research, the conference features keynote and plenary speakers, panel discussions on current topics in Reiki research, oral research presentations, and experiential sessions over two days. Topics include Reiki for patients with cancer, Reiki research in hospitals, Reiki and placebo, distance Reiki research, Animal Reiki, and more.
All registrants will receive a recording of the conference via email.
Dates: October 3 – 4, 2026
CRR Basic Members will receive a 15% discount on registration fees, Associate Members will receive a 25% discount on registration fees, and Professional Members will a receive 50% discount on registration fees.
Keynote Speaker
Mapping the Science of Reiki and Energy Healing to Advance Consciousness-Based Healing Research
Dr. Meredith Sprengel
Director of Research & Programs
Subtle Energy Funders Collective
Plenary Speakers — TBC
Panel Discussions
Animal Reiki Panel Discussion (October 3rd)
This highly interactive Animal Reiki panel will invite audience participation as it explores how Reiki can deepen our understanding of animals as sentient beings and strengthen the compassionate bond between humans and non-human species. Through shared reflections, questions, and discussion, the conversation will consider Reiki’s potential to support animal well-being, including relaxation, stress and pain reduction, emotional balance, and healing support, while acknowledging that much of the current evidence remains anecdotal.
Center for Reiki Research Director Dr. Ann Baldwin is a retired Physiology and Psychology research professor at the University of Arizona and director of “Mind-Body-Science.”
Center for Reiki Research director Dr. Claudia Barbieri is a holistic veterinary doctor, a Reiki master and Reiki researcher in Brazil.
Ema Melanaphy is a Reiki master teacher and practitioner, an Animal Reiki practitioner, and a therapeutic meditation teacher in the United Kingdom.
Kathleen Prasad is the founder of Animal Reiki Source, and the co-author of Animal Reiki. She is President and Co-Founder of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association, an organization dedicated to Animal Reiki in shelters, sanctuaries, and rescues worldwide.
Reiki and Pain Panel Discussion (October 4th)
More info to come.
Experiential Sessions
One of the not-to-be-missed conference highlights are the experiential sessions where you will receive powerful Reiki energy from renowned Reiki leaders:
Center for Reiki Research founder William Rand, who is also president of the International Center for Reiki Training and the Reiki Membership Association.
International House of Reiki senior teacher Frans Stiene and critically acclaimed author of The Inner Heart of Reiki, The Way of Reiki – The Inner Teachings of Mikao Usui and Reiki Insights.
A Zen master and priest, psychotherapist, nurse, professor and author, CRR director and Reiki master Joshua Paszkiewicz is an integrative voice at the intersection of spirituality, healing arts, and the academy.
Conference Organizing Committee
Conference Chair: Natalie Dyer, PhD
Abstract Review Board: Ann Baldwin, PhD; Elise Brownell, PhD; Patricia DeLeon, PhD; Jennifer DiBenedetto, PhD; Natalie Dyer, PhD; Sergio Saldivar-Salazar, MD; and Claudia Barbieri, DVM.
Administrative and Web Support: Ruth McKlusky
For more information, please email admin@centerforreikiresearch.com
