They can also act as a referral agency. Reiki Reiki is a 'hands on' healing technique dating back thousands of years. Principally, it involves channelling the body's internal energies to where they are needed. The Reiki therapist acts as a medium to move the energy around, but the actual healing is carried about by the individual. During the treatment the client is asked to lie down fully clothed and relax.
Different people tend to feel different things when they receive a reiki treatment.
The reactions range from feeling hot or cold to having tingling sensations. All Reiki therapists stress that the treatment can only be used for good, and reiki has allegedly cured a range of illnesses including cancers, arthritis and insomnia. Prices tend to start from 20 for a basic reiki session which lasts for approximately an hour. The BBC is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of the BBC Feeling Healthy website. The BBC is not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites.