Did you miss a conference or wish to revisit the inspiring presentations and research shared over the past few years? Now you can! The Center for Reiki Research is pleased to make the recordings of all its International Reiki Research Conferences from 2023 through 2026 available as Video on Demand. Whether you are a Reiki […]
In an opinion piece published in the International Journal of Healing and Caring, CRR director Ann Baldwin explores the exciting possibilities—and important limitations—of bringing AI into the world of Reiki. From wearable technology that tracks physiological responses to personalized healing environments, predictive tools, and AI-guided meditation, emerging technologies could offer new ways to understand the […]
A new CRR scoping review examining Reiki research highlights an important challenge in evaluating Reiki scientifically: how to design an appropriate sham Reiki control. Just published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine, the open access Investigation and Assessment of Sham Reiki Protocols in Reiki Research investigated the prevalence of including sham groups in published studies, types […]
We’re honored to announce Meredith Sprengel from the Netherlands as our keynote speaker at the 4th annual International Reiki Research Conference. Register by July 24th using code 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘𝟭𝟱% at check out to enjoy early-bird registration fees. Reminder: To encourage early career researchers and build capacity in the biofield therapy field, we’re discounting student registration fees by 50%! […]
Don’t miss one of the most inspiring highlights of the International Reiki Research Conference – our guided Reiki meditation sessions. Immerse yourself in powerful Reiki energy as you are guided by internationally respected Reiki leaders, including: • William Rand, founder of the Center for Reiki Research, president of the International Center for Reiki Training and […]
The International Reiki Research Conference preliminary program is shaping up! We’ve received a record number of abstracts this year — including three 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀. On that note, we’re excited to announce there will be an 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 on October 3rd. This highly interactive Animal Reiki panel discussion will invite audience participation as […]
As anxiety, depression, and chronic pain continue to rise globally, the need for safe, compassionate, and evidence-informed approaches to care has never been greater. A landmark 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis of 𝟐𝟖 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐,𝟎𝟏𝟑 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 provides compelling evidence that Biofield Therapies—including Reiki, Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch, and External Qi Gong—can […]
The International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health (ICIMH), held April 20-23 at the Hyatt Regency in Salt Lake City, Utah, was exhilarating and informative. Held annually, ICIMH is the flagship gathering of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health‘s 80+ member institutions from around the world. Clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers from as far away as Japan, […]
The Center for Reiki Research invites you to take part in a study to better understand the personal, psychological, and spiritual qualities that may contribute to what is described in the research literature as the “healing presence” in Reiki practitioners. Healing presence refers to a state of awareness and relational engagement through which a practitioner […]
