How is Reiki different from other energy healing modalities?

It is the initiation process that sets Reiki apart from other forms of hands-on energy work. Inherent in the Reiki initiation is the intention that healing always happen for the highest good.

To become a Reiki practitioner one gets training from a Reiki master, or teacher. The training includes receiving initiations and learning specific information and, or attunements.

It is believed that Reiki sacred symbols were “received” or “channeled” by Dr. Mikao Usui in an enlightening meditation. The same symbols that are used in attunements are used in Reiki treatments, but in a different order. Their purpose is to concentrate the attention and intention of the Reiki energy.