07/26/2021
REIKI IS REACHING THE TOP HOSPITALS
by Eugenio Lepine
We don’t know yet how it works. And yet, Reiki is trending among the Integrative and Complementary Therapies programs of so many hospitals. Several top medical facilities are realizing the benefits of Reiki, especially in the areas of pain control and cancer complementary care. In 2014, The Washington Post stated that: “more than 60 U.S. hospitals have adopted Reiki as part of patient services, according to a UCLA study, and Reiki education is offered at 800 hospitals”
MAYO CLINIC
The Mayo Clinic is ranking No. 1 at USNews.com’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll in 2019-20. This is a clear example of an integrative model, where the latest developments and technology are applied, but not neglecting the spiritual and emotional conflicts and needs that might arise during cancer treatment.
Their Integrative Healing Enhancement Volunteering Program, along with the Clinic’s Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, has a long-range of well being and healing services, in which Reiki is included.
Reiki Hospitals Cancer Care
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
Reiki is offered at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center, through the HOPES Program. This Hospital is considered by many as the No. 1 on the East Coast. It expands all over the Boston area, and it’s a teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School, as well as being the performer of the largest hospital-based research program, which takes place across more than 30 departments.
JOHNS HOPKINS
The Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine & Digestive Center, in Maryland USA, offers Reiki to its patients “to create deep relaxation, to help speed healing, reduce pain, and decrease other symptoms you may be experiencing“. Certainly, they don’t explain its mechanisms but have wisely adopted Reiki among acupuncture, integrative psychotherapy, and therapeutic massage.
Cleveland Clinic
CLEVELAND CLINIC
This facility is acknowledged as one of the top medical centers in the USA and also the world. It’s ranking No. 4 in the 2019-20 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, and No. 2 at a Newsweek’s article from 2019. In this hospital, several complementary therapies and treatments are included at the Cleveland Clinic Lyndhurst Campus, such as Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Therapy, Reiki, Yoga, Chiropractic Services, and many more.
HARTFORD HOSPITAL
Considered the 2nd best hospital in Connecticut, it’s also rated as high performing in 6 adult specialties and 5 procedures and conditions. It’s a general medical and surgical facility, as well as a teaching hospital. Specially trained Reiki Volunteers give free Reiki sessions throughout the main hospital, the Harry Gray Cancer Center, the Dialysis Unit, and the Brownstone Outpatient Clinic. Patients may request a session through their nurse or physician.
ABRAMSON CANCER CENTER
In 1973, the University of Pennsylvania established a cancer center to serve as the focus and stimulus for all cancer-related activities at the University. In 2002 it was renamed as the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Reiki Therapy is available for any type of patient, either for the ones that are given infusions or also for those receiving treatments in the Radiation Oncology department. This therapy is available at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine.
WI******ER HOSPITAL
This one is a referent in advanced technologies, such as image-guided radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, and shaped-beam radiation. Despite the aggressive technologic approach, the Center for Healthy Living offers a wide selection of complementary therapies and activities like acupuncture, hypnotherapy, massage therapy, reiki, yoga, and much more.
NORTHWEST HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
Located in Seattle, this clinical facility published a pdf file in which includes a long list of the cancer care services they provide, the list is a clever combination of top technology at the beginning, and biofield therapies and spiritual needs at the end of it.
