“The Center for Reiki Research is the best source for information on Reiki Research.”

 – C. Norman Shealy, M.D. Ph.D. Founder, American Holistic Medical Association

Mission Statement

The Center for Reiki Research seeks to validate and foster the acceptance of Reiki biofield therapy as an integrative healthcare practice. CRR fulfills this mission by conducting, reviewing, archiving, and promoting scientific research on the effects/mechanisms of action of Reiki. 

Ongoing Activities

  • We educate the public and the scientific communities about the current state of Reiki research and provide seminars to train people in the introduction of Reiki into medical settings.

  • We review, critique, summarize, and catalog all peer-reviewed research on Reiki (in English).

  • We serve as key opinion leaders in the field of Reiki research.

  • We conduct rigorous clinical research on Reiki and publish the results in peer-reviewed journals.

  • We advocate for scientific rigor in all Reiki research and offer assistance, guidelines, and consultation services to other researchers and clinicians.