The frontiers left for us to explore today happily include the nature of consciousness and it's relation to our already well-mapped physical reality. Reiki works independent of belief system, emotional state, or progression of disease or injury. Reiki is based on the fact that there is a universal life force flowing through all living things. As a healing art, Reiki does not threaten the authority of orthodox medicine. The practitioner of Reiki makes no claim to cure, only to assist the healing process.
Any result is intended for the highest good of both the student and the practitioner.