is an ancient healing technique that Japanese native Mikao Usui developed in its current form back in the early 1900s. During a reiki healing session a reiki healer channels universal lifeforce energy (also called Qi, Chi, Prana) through their hands. This healing methodology is used for example to alleviate pains and aches of the body, to balance stress, and to promote holistic wellbeing and health. Reiki empowers one's body to naturally heal itself and it raises vitality. It is not a religion, nor does one need to believe in anything in particular in order to receive its beneficial effects. Reiki is based on conscious awareness and mindfulness. As a complementary therapy it is not substituting medical care or treatment.

Because energy healing is not dependent on neither time nor place, reiki treatment can also be practiced efficiently as a distant healing method.