Sharing and teaching Reiki…….simply learned, simply practiced, simply transforming
Resources
As Reiki practitioners and teachers, it’s important to study and know our practice in depth. I am sharing books about Reiki and other healing topics. These books have informed and inspired me on my own personal journey and in my Reiki practice.
It is also important to follow Reiki research. I am including a short list of articles. Up to date information about Reiki research can be found on CRR — The Center for Reiki Research.
Books about Reiki Practice and History
Baldwin, A. Reiki in clinical practice: a science-based guide. East Lothian, Scotland: Handspring Publishing; 2020.
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Keyes, R. Medical Reiki—a groundbreaking approach to using energy medicine for challenging treatments. Woodbury MN: Llewellyn Publications; 2021.
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Kleemann, S., Jayne, A. Women in Reiki. Norderstedt: BoD—Books on Demand, 2021
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Pearson, N. Foundations of Reiki Ryoho—a manual of shodden and okudon. Rochester VT: Healing Arts Press, 2018.
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Petter, F.A, This is Reiki—transformation of body, mind and soul. Twin Lakes, WI: Lotus Press, 2012.
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Stein, J.B. Alternate currents: Reiki’s circulation in the 20th century North Pacific. Honolulu, Hawaii: University of Hawai’i Press; 2023
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Books about Healing
Granneman, J., Solo, A. Sensitive–the hidden power of the highly sensitive person in a loud, fast, too-much world. New York: Harmony Books, 2023.
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Jain, S. Healing ourselves—biofield science and the future of health. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2021
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Myss, C. A time for grace—sacred guidance for daily life (originally published as Defy Gravity) . New York: Hay House, Inc., 2009/2023
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Myss, C. Intimate conversations with the divine—prayer, guidance, and grace. New York: Hay House, Inc. 2020.
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Neff, K. Self-compassion—the proven power of being kind to yourself. New York: William Morrow Paperbacks, 2015.
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Neff, K., Germer, C. Mindful self-compassion for burnout. New York: The Guildford Press, 2024.
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Orloff, J. The empath’s survival guide—life strategies for sensitive people. Bouler, CO: Sounds True, 2018
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Paul, S. The wisdom of anxiety—how worry and intrusive thoughts are gifts to help you heal. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2019.
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Reiki Research Articles
Baldwin, A., Vitale, A., et al. Effects of Reiki on pain, anxiety, and blood pressure in patients undergoing knee replacement: a pilot study. Holistic Nursing Practice, 2017, Vol 31(2): 80-89.
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Chen, Y, Petrinic, A, et al. Home-based Reiki by informal caregivers. Holistic Nursing Practice, 2021, 00(00): 1-13. DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000450. PMID: 34029232.
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Çinar, HG, Alpar, S., Ilhan, S. (2022) Evaluation of the impacts of Reiki touch therapy on patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia who are followed in the pain clinic. Holistic Nursing Practice. Vol ? (1) 1-11.
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Dyer, N., Baldwin, A., Rand, W., A large-scale effectiveness trial of Reiki for physical and psychological health. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 2019, Vol 25(12):1156–62.
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Erdogan, Z., Cinar, S. The effect of Reiki on depression in elderly people living in nursing home. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 2016, Vol 15(1): 35-40.
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Friedman, R.S., Matthew M. Burg,M., Miles, P., Lee, F., & Lampert, R. Effects of Reiki on autonomic activity early after acute coronary syndrome. Jour Am Coll Cardiol, 2010, Vol. 56: 995-996.
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Gantt, M., Orina, J. (2020) Educate, try, and share: a feasibility study to assess the acceptance and use of Reiki as an adjunct therapy for chronic pain in military health care facilities. Military Medicine, 185 (3-4), 394-400.
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Hailey K., et al. Feasibility and effect of Reiki on the physiology and self-perceived stress of nurses in a large US hospital. Holistic Nursing Practice, 2021 Jul. DOI: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000475. PMID: 34293753.
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Notte, B., Fazzini, C. & Mooney, R. Reiki’s effect on patient with total knee arthroplasty: a pilot study. Nursing, 2016, Vol. 46(2): 17-23.
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Rosada, RM, Rubik, B, Mainguy, B., et al. (2015) Reiki reduces burnout among community mental health clinicians. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 21 (8): 489-495.
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Yuce, U, Tasci, S. Effect of Reiki on the stress levels of caregivers of patients with cancer; qualitative and single blinded, randomized controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2021, Vol. 58: 1-8.
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Other Articles
Anderson, D., et al. Building a Reiki and Healing Touch volunteer program at an academic medical center. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 2017, Vol 4(2): 74–79.
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Hahn, J., Reilly, P., Buchanan, T. Development of a hospital Reiki training program: training volunteers to provide Reiki to patients, families, and staff in the acute care setting. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 2014, Vol.33 (1): 15-21.
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Lipinski, K., Van De Velde J. Reiki: defining a healing practice for nursing. Nursing Clinics of North America, 2020, Vol 55 (4): 521–536.
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Lipinski, K., Van De Velde, J., Reiki, nursing, and health care. Nursing Clinics of North America, 2020, Vol 55 (4): 505–519.
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Van De Velde, J. Key elements in creating a Reiki nonprofit. Reiki News Magazine, 2014, Vol. 13(3): 52-57.
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Van De Velde, J. Reiki in a cancer center. Reiki News Magazine, 2012, Vol. 11(1): 27-31.
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Vitale, A. Initiating a Reiki or CAM program in a healthcare organization—developing a business plan. Holistic Nursing Practice, 2014, 28(6): 376-380.
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