The Center for Reiki Research

06/03/2026

Present your Reiki research, network, and collaborate at the 4th annual virtual International Reiki Research Conference: Bridging Energy and Evidence on Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th, 2026.

Contribute your knowledge and expertise by submitting an abstract proposal. The call for abstracts closes 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗽𝗺 𝗣𝗧.

Submit abstract at: https://centerforreikiresearch.com/conference-call-for-abstracts/

05/29/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

A recent study "Complementary Therapies for Chronic Knee Pain: A Placebo-Controlled RCT of Reiki and Mindfulness" by Hanley et al investigated whether Reiki and mindfulness meditation are effective treatments for reducing symptom severity in American adults with chronic knee osteoarthritis (KOA), compared to sham and waitlist control conditions. This was a single-site, four-arm, placebo-controlled RCT in which 164 adults with physician-confirmed KOA were randomized equally into Reiki, sham Reiki (Feiki), mindfulness meditation, and waitlist control conditions. Active treatments consisted of four weekly 30-minute sessions. KOA symptom severity, assessed using the WOMAC at baseline, 1-month, and 2-month follow-ups, significantly improved in both the Reiki (p = .02) and mindfulness (p < .001) groups compared to waitlist controls. Mindfulness significantly outperformed Feiki (p = .004). Reiki demonstrated effects comparable to mindfulness (p = .22). Clinically meaningful reductions in symptoms (>30 %) were reported by 55 % of participants in the Reiki and mindfulness groups, compared to 20 % in the Feiki group and 13 % in the waitlist group. High retention (96 %) and successful blinding support the feasibility and internal validity of this approach.

CRR reviewers scored the open access paper, published in 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦, highly (Very Good/Excellent) using the CRR Touchstone evaluation process. CRR Reiki Research Summaries are available to associate and professional members.

Read the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103278

05/15/2026

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟮: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 -- 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

CRR invites you to take part in a study to better understand the personal, psychological, and spiritual qualities that may contribute to what is described in the research literature as the “healing presence” in Reiki practitioners. Healing presence refers to a state of awareness and relational engagement through which a practitioner may support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in others. While previous research has primarily focused on the outcomes of Reiki treatments, relatively little research has examined the inner qualities and lived experiences of the practitioners themselves. This study seeks to explore qualities such as empathy, compassion, mindfulness, spirituality, intention, and transpersonal awareness, as well as early life and childhood experiences, using validated questionnaires and structured survey items. By examining these factors together, the study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how personal history and inner qualities may relate to healing presence in Reiki practice and to inform future research in this area.

If you choose to take part, you will be asked to complete a one-time anonymous online questionnaire, which will take approximately 20–30 minutes to complete.

Here's the survey link: https://uci.questionpro.com/reikisurvey

05/13/2026

Present your Reiki research, network, and collaborate at the 4th annual virtual International Reiki Research Conference: Bridging Energy and Evidence on Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th, 2026.

Contribute your knowledge and expertise by submitting an abstract proposal. The call for abstracts closes 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗽𝗺 𝗣𝗧.
Submit abstract at: https://centerforreikiresearch.com/conference-call-for.../
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05/08/2026

Interested in contributing to integrative medicine research?
We are looking for volunteer research assistants (RAs) to help with a nation-wide survey of integrative therapy use in the U.S. hospital system. RAs will assist with data collection, including obtaining appropriate hospital contacts, conducting telephone calls with hospital staff, and inputting data. Must be able to speak and understand English. Learn more at: https://centerforreikiresearch.com/2025/12/02/a-survey-of-integrative-health-therapies-in-the-united-states-healthcare-system/

P.S. You'll receive acknowledgement in the scientific publication and potential opportunities for co-authorship depending on skills and experience.

05/04/2026

𝟑 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫!
After spending a decade in oncology nursing, Nicole Mouser recognized a critical need for integrative health practices. She now brings this vision to the inpatient bedside, utilizing holistic nursing theories and techniques—such as Reiki, mindfulness, EFT/tapping, and acupressure, among others—to support patient care and stress management.
Nicole Mouser is a Board-Certified Holistic Health and Wellness Nurse Coach and Reiki Master Practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience. She currently serves as Stress Management Clinician for Duke University Hospital within the DUHS Advanced Practice Nursing department.
The 30-minute webinar will include a 10-minute live Q&A with the audience, and all participants will receive a webinar recording.
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lwJbkUb-Tp2OPFUCikqksg #/registration

04/29/2026

You don't want to miss our May 7th webinar! Stress Management Clinician Nicole Mouser will share how Duke University Hospital supports patient care and stress management with Reiki.

After spending a decade in oncology nursing, Nicole Mouser recognized a critical need for integrative health practices. She now bring this vision to the inpatient bedside, utilizing holistic nursing theories and techniques—such as Reiki, mindfulness, EFT/tapping, and acupressure, among others—to...

04/21/2026

CRR is proud to be represented at the 2026 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health by our President Dr. Natalie Leigh Dyer and Director Ann Thompson.

Natalie Leigh Dyer will present during the Top Research in Integrative Medicine & Health: Insights from Global Advances 2025 session beginning at 3:30 PM today. You can also catch her An Evaluation of a Reiki Program for Healthcare Workers at Multiple Cancer Infusion Centers poster presentation today between 5:30 and 7 p.m.

Visit Ann Thompson at exhibit booth #12 to learn more about our research.

04/20/2026

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀

Calderon Martinez, E., et al.'s 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮-𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) analysed 48 RCTs comprising 6014 participants and evaluated 12 non-pharmacological interventions. Reiki and music therapy significantly reduced anxiety compared to standard care. Subgroup analyses showed that music therapy was most consistent in lower endoscopic and sedated procedures, while aromatherapy and Reiki demonstrated stronger effects in upper and non-sedated procedures.

Taylan, S., and Özkan, İ's 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: 𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮-𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) evaluated 46 studies. The study determined that Reiki had a significantly positive effect on pain up to 24 hours post-surgery and beyond, as well as on preoperative anxiety and postoperative diastolic blood pressure. Additionally, the findings indicated that Reiki exerted a moderate influence on postoperative systolic blood pressure, and demonstrated a low-level effect on the reduction of postoperative anxiety and heart rate.

Learn more at: https://centerforreikiresearch.com/reiki-literature-reviews/

04/10/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀! CRR invites you to take part in a study to better understand the personal, psychological, and spiritual qualities that may contribute to what is described in the research literature as the “healing presence” in Reiki practitioners. Healing presence refers to a state of awareness and relational engagement through which a practitioner may support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in others. While previous research has primarily focused on the outcomes of Reiki treatments, relatively little research has examined the inner qualities and lived experiences of the practitioners themselves. This study seeks to explore qualities such as empathy, compassion, mindfulness, spirituality, intention, and transpersonal awareness, as well as early life and childhood experiences, using validated questionnaires and structured survey items. By examining these factors together, the study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how personal history and inner qualities may relate to healing presence in Reiki practice and to inform future research in this area.

If you choose to take part, you will be asked to complete a one-time anonymous online questionnaire, which will take approximately 20–30 minutes to complete.

Here's the survey link: https://uci.questionpro.com/reikisurvey