It is not a belief system. It is not a substitute for traditional medical treatment. It is a form of energy healing. It works whether one believes in it or not - even if the recipient is unconscious. It works on animals and plants.
Practitioners can easily use it to treat themselves as well as others.
It works well with things positive. It can enhance the effects of other types of treatments. It accelerates the healing process. It may help with personal and spiritual growth. The name originates from the Japanese language where there is no equivalent to the English 'R' sound.