Reiki Ethics
Touch with Respect

Reiki Ethics is an important part of Reiki which is a unique healing method. It requires that you touch another person. Not just with your hands but also with energy. You share in the loving energy of the source that God has made available to all.

Many people coming for healing are vulnerable. They may be vulnerable emotionally or physically. It is imperative that you do not violate that trust that they place in you. If a person is experiencing emotional release, as a result of the treatment it is essential that you maintain their confidentiality and respect their lives.

What follows are some reiki ethics to consider that will help you be aware of some of the issues that you might face as a result of practicing Reiki. This will be addressed again in Level II when you learn distance healing with reiki.

Here is a list of
Reiki Ethics to follow

1. Ask permission prior to treating anyone. Some people actually do not wish to be healed. Respect their wishes.
2. Consider all information given to you by people you treat with confidentiality. Any information that is discussed in the Reiki session should be confidential between you and the person.
3. Before doing reiki on someone, give people a brief description of what happens during a session and where you will be touching them. Have them sign a hold harmless agreement also indicating any areas that should not be touched.
4. Do not ever promise healing. Do not ever diagnose. Explain to people that Reiki sessions do not guarantee a cure, and are not a substitute for appropriate medical care, and never suggest that the client change prescribed treatment or medication or interfere with treatment of a licensed health care provider.
5. Suggest referrals to licensed medical or psychological professionals when appropriate. Do not attempt to diagnose or do therapy with people if that is not your specialty that you are authorized or licensed to do.
6. Respect touch and boundary issues for people. Having clients disrobe is never necessary for a Reiki treatment. Do not touch private areas.
7. When working with children make sure you have the permission of the parent.
8. In order for the highest good to come of Reiki, Dr. Usui determined that:
1. The individual should ask for healing
2. There should be an exchange of energy for the healer’s time
1. Therefore, do not give Reiki away
2. By giving Reiki away, one sets up an imbalance where the receiver feels indebted for services rendered.
3. Accepting a gift (in any form) frees the receiver of further obligation.
4. Exchange does not always need to be monetary.

The next part of reiki ethics is touch issues. Learn how to use touch to heal and not cause even more imbalance in your clients.

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