As part of CRR’s efforts to promote scientific rigor in Reiki research, we’ve successfully connected with the scientific journals Epilepsy & Behavior, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, and Journal of Nursing and Education. CRR director Ann Baldwin authored three letters to the editors, referencing Biofield Therapies: Guidelines for Reporting Clinical Trials which outlines the […]
Join us Wednesday, February 18th and learn from Jane Van De Velde how a professional approach, good communication skills, and persistence are key to introducing Reiki into healthcare settings. With an extensive nursing background, Reiki master practitioner and teacher Jane Van De Velde focuses on implementing Reiki programs within health care systems and community-based organizations. […]
We are looking for volunteer research assistants (RAs) to help with a nation-wide survey of integrative therapy use in the U.S. hospital system. RAs will assist with data collection, including obtaining appropriate hospital contacts, conducting telephone calls with hospital staff, and inputting data. Responsibilities: Obtaining appropriate hospital contact information Contacting hospitals through phone and email […]
In addition to our invaluable research summaries, available to associate and professional CRR members, we also regularly post interesting papers of value that do not fit CRR’s evaluation criteria for a research summary on the articles page. Freely available to all, the latest papers include: Reports of Non-Physical Beings Assisting in Reiki Sessions by Helané […]
Available on our web site, The Use of Reiki in Companion Animal Care: A Review of Its Applications in Dogs and Cats examines Reiki’s therapeutic potential and ethical considerations, and contributes to the growing discourse on holistic approaches in veterinary medicine, advocating for an inclusive model that embraces both conventional and alternative therapies. For those […]
In this illuminating conversation, Beyond the Reiki Gateway host Andrea Kennedy sits down with Dr. Natalie Dyer — research scientist, Reiki Master, and President of the Center for Reiki Research — to explore the evidence behind energy healing and its place in the future of healthcare, and discuss the upcoming International Reiki Research Conference October […]
Explore advances in Reiki research and be inspired by successful Reiki programs in healthcare settings during the virtual International Reiki Research Conference (IRRC) on October 4th and 5th, 2025. Hosted by the Center for Reiki Research, IRRC is the only conference focused solely on Reiki research. Check out these conference program highlights: 🔹Keynote speaker Dr. Shamini Jain with From Chaos to […]
Just seven weeks until the International Reiki Research Conference! We are pleased to announce the Establishing a Reiki Program in the Healthcare Setting panel discussion on October 4th. This panel will discuss approaches to bringing Reiki into the healthcare setting for both patients and healthcare staff, including how to conduct research of the program. Successes […]
The International Reiki Research Conference preliminary program drops next week. Until then, we’re excited to announce our Reiki and Placebo: Healing, Belief and Science in Dialogue panel discussion on October 5th. What is the role of the placebo effect in the therapeutic benefits of Reiki? This engaging conversation will delve into the methodological challenges involved […]
