Reiki and Parkinson’s Disease

In 1998, I had the good fortune of meeting my best friend and Reiki Master/Teacher.  At first, this man who I barely knew, introduced me to Reiki, I thought it to be strange and far out, but I had nothing to lose in keeping an open-mind. After experiencing Reiki, I was not only hooked but I was changed for the better! Food tasted better! I had a new boost of energy! I felt clearer! I slept better! That was twenty-eight years ago!

Today, I am proud to say that I have been a Reiki master for over twenty years! I was fortunate to complete my mastership training of over a year, with my same teacher (we lost him due to Covid, way too early and from consequences and complications that were unexpected). Learning Reiki made me better and I hoped to share my ability with others dealing with Parkinson’s disease.  I have witnessed a transformation not only in myself but also with those whom I have worked on and seen as the healing energy calms, relaxes, and improves the conditions of those willing to try it.

Explaining Reiki is like describing a sunset to someone who doesn’t experience it!

Seeing may be believing but true experience seals the deal. When I walked into my first Reiki session, I was walking poorly and my balance was off but an hour after my first session, I felt rejuvenated and my walking was dramatically better. Do I have empirical scientific evidence that Reiki made this miraculous alteration in my condition? Can I prove that it was the Reiki that helped me to reduce and slow my symptoms over the past 20 years?

The only evidence that I have is the end results and those results are impressive in my humble opinion.  Show me a drug or procedure that is free and non-invasive that has that kind of success.  I have little doubt if it were not for my learning how to do Reiki for myself, I would be in a far more serious condition than I am in today.

My wife and I announced a local class to teach level 1 Reiki to people with Parkinson’s as well as their care-partner. The response was overwhelming. In less than a week our class overfilled with the need for placing people on a waiting list. 

Reiki as a Complementary Therapy

I believe physicians and neurologists especially, should be recommending Reiki to their patients as additional therapy. There is no reason not to prescribe something that increases energy, quiets the mind, calms the heart, relaxes the muscles, and reduces dyskinesias. Yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and chi gong should also be investigated as a cocktail of therapies that may be of benefit.

As for me, Reiki has proven itself to me and science has yet to identify the untapped benefits that it reaps. If you can find anything better for someone facing Parkinson’s disease, by all means, promote it and share it. The more tools that we can share, the better off we can be!

This is my opinion. I am not a medical doctor and this is not medical advice. This is what has worked for me. I hope that this helps you on your journey!