Reiki Healing at Anara Medspa
If you have come to this page, you know exactly what Reiki means or you are curious to know more. Dr. Ram Chandra is also an attuned Reiki Practitioner. We’re adding Reiki as an optional, complementary service to support relaxation, stress reduction, and overall well-being. It’s not a substitute for medical care.
What is Reiki
Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) is a Japanese practice in which an attuned practitioner places hands lightly on—or just above—the body to allow the Reiki (which means universal life force energy in Japanese) to flow to the person. Sessions are non-invasive. The current Reiki lineage began through the efforts of Dr Mikao Usui, a Japanese healer who lived from 1865 to 1926. Safety-wise, Reiki hasn’t been shown to cause harm. (NCCIH)
Do respected hospitals use Reiki?
Yes—many large academic medical centers include Reiki within their integrative medicine or supportive care offerings. Examples:
- Cleveland Clinic makes Reiki available to cancer patients, including at chemotherapy chairs, and also lists it among spiritual care healing services. (Cleveland Clinic)
- Mayo Clinic discusses Reiki within its Integrative Oncology program as a low-risk option patients sometimes use for symptom relief. (Mayo Clinic)
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Zakim Center) lists Reiki among individual integrative therapies for patients. (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)
- UCLA Health notes Reiki as part of inpatient integrative therapy offerings. (UCLA Health)
These examples show that Reiki is often offered as a complementary service inside mainstream care settings.
What does the research actually show?
Here’s the balanced picture based on credible, non-industry sources:
- Overall evidence quality: The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) states Reiki hasn’t been clearly shown to be effective for any health condition. The underlying “energy field” being invisible is difficult prove by laboratory tangible measures. However, Reiki appears safe and is being studied for symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and depression. (NCCIH)
- Symptom relief in some trials: Meta-analyses and placebo-controlled trials (including recent work) report that Reiki, as an adjunct, can reduce pain and anxiety for some patients, including those undergoing cancer care—though studies are often small and methods vary. (PMC, Frontiers)
- Biofield therapy reviews: Broader reviews of “biofield” approaches (a category that includes Reiki) suggest promising but not definitive reductions in pain and anxiety; authors consistently call for larger, higher-quality trials. (NCBI)
Reiki shows potential for short-term improvements in how people feel (especially around anxiety and pain) but should be viewed as complementary therapy, not curative.
Who might consider Reiki?
- If you feel stressed or anxious before procedures.
- If you’d like help unwinding after treatment.
- If you want a quiet, restorative experience that doesn’t involve needles, heat, or products.
Because Reiki is gentle and non-invasive, most people can try it. If you’re pregnant, living with a medical condition, or undergoing active treatment, simply let us know so we can coordinate appropriately with your care plan.
What to expect at Anara Medspa (East Brunswick, Central NJ)
- Setting: Private, calming room; you remain fully clothed.
- Session length: Typically, 45–60 minutes (shorter add-on sessions are available around treatments).
- Technique: Light touch or hands-off
- Experience: Many clients report warmth, relaxation, or a “deep exhale.” Others simply feel pleasantly rested. There’s no “right” way to experience it.
- Provider: Sessions are offered by Dr. Ram Chandra, a physician trained and attuned in Reiki, with an emphasis on comfort and safety.
Safety, ethics, and what we won’t promise
- Reiki at Anara Medspa is optional and adjunctive. We won’t tell you to delay or replace medical care with Reiki.
- You’ll receive realistic expectations: some people feel clear benefits; others simply enjoy a quiet hour.
- If you’re in medical treatment, always keep your healthcare team informed about any complementary therapies you use. Leading centers share this same guidance. (NCCIH)
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No. Reiki is noninvasive and product-free. We schedule it to support your experience, not to replace any part of medical care.
NCCIH reports no known harm from Reiki. If you’re under medical care, let your clinician know you’re trying it. (NCCIH)
Our patients value physician-led, evidence-informed care that supports both results and comfort. Reiki fits that ethos as a calm, low-risk option many major centers offer to help people feel better during healthcare journeys—even as research continues. (Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)
If you’re in Central New Jersey and curious about Reiki—on its own or paired with a treatment—reach out to our East Brunswick team. We’ll help you decide whether a standalone relaxation session or a pre/post-procedure add-on makes the most sense for you.
