Entries by Ruth McKlusky
Latest Thought-Provoking Reiki Papers Available For All
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 […]
Clinical Applications Of Reiki In Dogs And Cats
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 […]
Can Reiki Research Shape Future Healthcare
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 […]
Int’l Reiki Research Conference Preliminary Program
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 […]
Establishing a Reiki Program in the Healthcare Setting
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 […]
Reiki and Placebo: Healing, Belief and Science in Dialogue
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 […]
Do You Want to Contribute to Reiki Research?
We are looking for volunteer research assistants to help with a nation-wide survey of hospitals to determine use of biofield therapies including Reiki. The purpose of this study is to collect information from all U.S. hospitals regarding the use of biofield therapies (Reiki, healing touch, etc.). The information to be collected includes what biofield therapies […]
