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fied to be a teacher of the RKMRI protocol, with its Gold Standards and Best Practices. With that understanding as we move forward, now we’ll look at what the origins of Medical Reiki are and what takes place in the operating room during surgery. Knowledge is power and it’s important to have insight into what happens in order to prepare yourself for what’s to come, should you require a surgical intervention. From there, we’ll go into a brief history of medicine, the reasons for illness, the interconnectedness of science and spirituality, and the reasons why there is such a need for this practice to be added to conventional medicine. As you will see, it is an aid to those enduring the trauma of the often-severe medical interventions necessary to combat illness and disease. From there, we’ll delve into the practice of Reiki where you’ll meet Reiki’s founder Mikao Usui, how he received this practice, and how it evolved into Medical Reiki. Belief is not necessary for Medical Reiki’s benefits to be experienced and examples of past clients with no initial belief in the practice are shared. Chapters 5–7 specifically address the patient, physician, and Reiki practitioner experience as it relates to Reiki. Patients will learn how to request and receive Medical Reiki. Details of how a patient can find a Certified Medical Reiki Master are included. It’s important to work with a trained professional for many reasons and chapter 5 explains why, and how to find one. Physicians will learn about opening their practice to Medical Reiki for their patients and themselves. Doctors who want to suggest Medical Reiki to their patient(s) or use it for themselves will find out all
