Something about Reiki history. The laying of hands on the human body is not a new concept. Human touch provides warmth and feelings of caring and love, and many therapies incorporate touch as part of the healing process. Healing is not just the removal of the symptoms, as is commonly thought.
Healing is a complete process and fully resolves the cause of ill health.
Also included in these forms of hands-on healing techniques is Reiki. The Higher Source that controls the Universe, its creation and movements. Rei is a part of everything, infinite in nature and all knowing. It acts as a source of guidance to help in times of need. Rei is also called God, or other names depending on the culture.