Reiki

Introduction: Why Reiki Deserves a Place in Modern Integrative Care

In today’s world, emotional stress, chronic illness, and energetic imbalances often go hand in hand. At Patients Medical in New York City, we believe that true healing addresses more than just the physical body. Reiki—an ancient Japanese energy healing technique—helps restore harmony and vitality at the energetic level.

Reiki is a non-invasive, evidence-informed therapy that supports physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Whether you’re facing chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalance, immune dysfunction, or burnout, Reiki can activate the body’s natural healing processes and bring you back into balance.

What Is Reiki?

Reiki (pronounced RAY-kee) is a gentle, hands-on healing technique that channels universal life force energy through the practitioner to the patient. The goal is to remove energetic blockages, reduce stress, and support the body’s natural self-healing abilities.

Reiki is not tied to any religion or belief system—it is simply a transfer of healing energy. Sessions are deeply relaxing and often described as calming, restorative, and emotionally liberating.

Conditions Supported by Reiki at Patients Medical

While Reiki is not a replacement for medical care, it has been shown to complement treatment for a variety of conditions:

Diagnostic Testing We Use

Before integrating Reiki, our team assesses your full physical and emotional picture to guide an individualized care plan.

Hormone panels (cortisol, thyroid, estrogen, progesterone)

Inflammation markers (CRP, homocysteine)

Sleep and adrenal stress profiles

Nutrient deficiencies (magnesium, B vitamins)

Nervous system and vagus nerve activity

Emotional wellness assessments

Gut-brain axis and microbiome testing

Integrative Reiki Therapy at Patients Medical

Relaxation & Stress Recovery

Our certified Reiki practitioners guide you through restorative sessions that relax the nervous system, reduce cortisol, and promote deep emotional release.

Hormonal & Emotional Balance

By aligning energy centers (chakras), Reiki helps stabilize the adrenal-thyroid-reproductive axis. Ideal for patients with PMS, menopause, or stress-related hormone dysfunction.

Immune Support & Chronic Illness

Reiki sessions can enhance energy in patients recovering from autoimmune flare-ups, post-viral fatigue, or cancer treatment, helping the immune system regain balance.

Emotional Detox & Trauma Healing

Stored emotional trauma can contribute to chronic symptoms. Reiki helps release emotional tension from the body and fosters a sense of safety, release, and clarity.

Chakra Alignment & Energy Reset

For patients feeling “off” energetically—tired, anxious, scattered—Reiki offers grounding, clarity, and a sense of wholeness. Chakra imbalances are gently corrected.

Real Case Study: How Reiki Helped Sarah Reclaim Peace

Sarah, a 36-year-old marketing executive, came to Patients Medical with adrenal fatigue, anxiety, and hormonal irregularity. Her labs showed elevated cortisol and low progesterone. While we supported her with adaptogens and diet, she also began weekly Reiki sessions.

After 4 sessions, she reported:

  • Calmer mornings with less anxiety
  • Improved sleep and digestion
  • More regular menstrual cycles
  • A deeper sense of emotional resilience

Reiki became the missing link in Sarah’s healing—helping her nervous system find safety and regulation again.

Anonymized Testimonials

Meet Our Doctors

Rashmi Gulati, MD

Medical Director of Patients Medical

Stuart Weg, MD

A holistic pain management physician

Dr. Emine Cosar, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions

 Yes. Reiki is non-invasive, gentle, and safe for all ages and conditions—even during pregnancy or chemotherapy.

 No belief is required. Reiki works on a subconscious, energetic level and often produces results whether or not you expect it to.

 Reiki doesn’t “treat” disease directly—it supports your body’s own healing abilities and works alongside other therapies.

 Most people feel warmth, tingling, deep calm, or emotional release. Some fall asleep; others experience visualizations or deep insight.

 We often recommend weekly sessions for 3–6 weeks depending on your condition. Many continue monthly for maintenance.

 Yes. Reiki is one of many healing tools we use—alongside nutrition, supplements, hormone therapy, and lifestyle medicine.

 Yes. Reiki is often used during cancer recovery to ease side effects, boost mood, and aid immune recovery.

 Wear comfortable clothes. Come with an open mind. There’s no physical manipulation or pressure—just gentle energy work.

 Yes. All Reiki practitioners at Patients Medical are trained, certified, and experienced in integrative healthcare settings.

We are out-of-network, but we provide superbills for reimbursement. Reiki may be eligible under some FSA or HSA plans.

Begin Your Journey with Patients Medical

Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.

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