I also have strong feelings about informed consent, in that when people ask for a Reiki treatment, they should be able to trust that they will receive only a Reiki treatment, that the practitioner is not adding anything. This is not a statement of value about the modality (even prayer) that might be added, but simply honoring the recipient’s choice.

I wondered if you were familiar with some of the work of Reiki Master Rev. Dr. Michael Santos? I have something I’d like to share with you, but don’t know if you are already familiar with his protocol regarding Archangels. Let me know if you’re interested, and I’ll send you the information.

Thanks also for allowing us to share on this forum,

Offering Reiki treatment in a hospital is quite a different experience than offering treatment to a private client. It is a different context and relationship between Reiki practitioner and receiver. Any written materials made available to a patient in a hospital have to be cleared by the hospital administration. Also, there is pre-interview, no verbalizing of needs. The practitioner simply gives the patient the basic information needed so that the patient can agree or decline treatment. If the patient is interested, the practitioner places hands. The practitioner does not share feedback.

Creating one’s own brochure is an important step in developing oneself as a practitioner. It’s a challenge to communicate Reiki in clear, neutral language. The prospective client who reads the brochure needs to get a sense of who the practitioner is, and what his experience and perspective are.

If you are interested in mainstreaming Reiki in your area, I suggest you consider taking the Intro to Medical Reiki webinar.

I have an idea for you. I think it would be helpful to practitioners to have some sort of tri-fold or bi-fold brochure to give to patients and their families that are in a hospital setting in order for them have not only a written description of Reiki, but also pictures of someone receiving a treatment. Some of your personal experiences and patient testimonies included would also be nice. Sometimes, as you know, it can be a very emotional experience when you first meet a patient, and it can be difficult to verbalize all that needs to be discussed before a treatment. Especially when, as a practitioner, you start receiving or channeling information about the patient.

I am a 3rd degree Reiki practitioner who is very interested in finding a hospital that is close to me to practice Reiki in. I’m in a very very rural area, in Southern Virginia, right on the VA/NC border. Reiki is not commonly practiced here, even in the mainstream community, but I know I’m supposed to be practicing in a hospital. I am hoping that in due time, I will be able to do so.

Thanks in advance for your time and consideration of my idea.

Blessings-