The Consumer Protection section of this site is to provide the reader with information so that they can make a better choice regarding choosing a teacher for training. Also, to specifically evaluate commonly heard claims that some teachers make. These are evaluated in light of what is and is not necessary in Reiki. This section is comprised of two parts. Above all else understand that whatever the system the energy is the same.
Many practitioners seem to continually add symbols to their systems.
Symbols and their use are very misunderstood by many people and adding more of them create the perception that more are necessary. The symbols were originally added to Reiki by Usui as a tool for those who had little energy experience or had trouble connecting to the energy. There were like training wheels on a bicycle. They are used until no longer needed and then let go of. The Reiki energy is a complete energy.