For the purposes of this article, the terms, Reiki and Energy Work, are used as umbrella terms to refer to the use of positive thinking combined with a focused meditative state in an attempt to cause positive change. Of course, this oversimplification of terms and definitions is meant to be used only as a starting point for initial understanding.
How does Reiki work?
Due to the overwhelming amount of information that is already available on Reiki energy work, I have chosen to defer to previously published work. I recommend the University of Minnesota's unbiased overview as a good reference. University of Minnesota: Reiki Facts
The key to understanding the mechanisms of Reiki in health and healing resides in the brain. Much like meditation,