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T emari R eiki: A new hands‐off approach to traditional R eiki
Author(s) -
Townsend Jane Stewart
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of nursing practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.62
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1440-172X
pISSN - 1322-7114
DOI - 10.1111/ijn.12042
Subject(s) - medicine , randomized controlled trial , complementary medicine , therapeutic touch , complementary therapy , alternative medicine , nursing , family medicine , surgery , pathology
This paper encapsulates the history of R eiki, an ancient healing art, from its origins in J apan to current practice in the U nited S tates. It defines R eiki therapy and discusses the development of a new R eiki method called T emari R eiki and the use of two additional chakras. Lastly, sample clients scenarios are provided. Because of the success of T emari R eiki in my practice, recommendations include that it be integrated as therapy to augment traditional W estern medicine‐based patient care plans for patients with cancer, pain, stress and other disabling health issues. Also, additional research using randomized clinical trials is recommended to examine the benefits of Temari R eiki for improving patients' well‐being in mind, body and spirit.