Reiki Reiki (pronounced Ray Key) is a Japanese healing art that was developed by Mikao Usui in the late 1800's in Japan. Mikao Usui was a devout Buddhist, who, in his intense desire to understand and work with methods of medicine and healing, developed Reiki. "Reiki" is a Japanese word for the concept: "Universal Life Energy". It is the unique blend of energy which makes the Reiki current such a powerful form of life force and which lends it the amazing ability to heal not just the physical body, but also on mental, emotional and spiritual levels as well. In Reiki, the healing energy is allowed to flow into us, and then we, act as a vehicle - through which this energy can be passed on to another individual via our hands. It becomes natural to touch someone and allow this healing energy to flow when someone is in pain, and to assist in relieving this pain. A Reiki treatment restores balance and harmony to the whole person, bringing about a sense of wellness. Reiki can relieve pain and acute problems quite rapidly. Chronic illnesses may take a series of treatments, depending on the specific nature of the disease.