Reiki in Hospitals

One of the main principle or aspect taught to us in reiki is that it is HOLISTIC in nature.

Holistic is defined as-  "Characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the physical."  This is fundamental for every indivual on this planet "A  HOLISTIC" way of living life and each is entitled to one.

Just a few years back reiki /healing modalities were not given the recognition and more less considered as a taboo !! However since its recognition as " Alternative Medicine/Healing" a lot has changed in the minds of the people, to the extend that even doctors, nurses and major hospitals  over the world use REIKI and realizing the benefits it offers.

They say Jesus Christ used to touch and heal people, Guru Nanak touched/blessed and healed people, so for us the doctors /nurses are out healers/saviours/God :)

Some ways in how reiki can be used in hospitals/clinics/ NGOs running clinics :-

• Giving or receving reiki before or after any procedure or surgery ( suggest to be careful incase of serious heart/brain/ fractures)
• Give or receive reiki before or after minor or serious injuries.
• Do straight reiki , not to get involved in psyhcic explanations or metaphysical terminologies
• Give reiki for cancer patients with positive affirmations ( it is found it helps to increase the WBC and NK in some cases)
• Give or receive reiki for stress reduction ( anxiety/ depression/ unable to cope with the event) and strengthening immune system
• Giving reiki to a patient - especially to improve the nutrition intake and eating healthy
• Reiki sessions for patients with drug addictions with combinations of bi polar disorders/catatonia/schizoprenia ( in my view- utmost care should be taken as usually the crown is very sensitive with root chakra being damaged severly)
• Give reiki to a pregnant lady ( in my view- emotional and physical healing chakras are best suited)
• Give reiki for Varicose veins, cramps ( imy view- root chakra and all minor chakras of the legs and foot, suggest leg massage too in combination)
• Give regular reiki for trauma and emergency units - set stipulated time everyday, distance healing works best here.
• Give reiki for patients undergoing chemotherapy and raditation treatment , it could be mini sessions initially followed by full fledged healing both in person and distance healing ( reiki assists in clearing toxins faster. 
• Give reiki for patients under gone By-Pass surgeries ( helps to treat post operative pain/weakness, trembling of legs etc.)

How can Hospitals/clinics go about utilizing or set up reiki programs-

Reiki in Cordoba Hospitals - Reiki Light :)

Approach-  Pilot program in one unit---> Pilot program extended to another unit---> Based on the outcome form Seperate Unit/Hire reiki Practitioners----> Work on the funding program for the unit/external hire---->One seperate Unit formed & extend it to the entire clinic or hospital----> design specific programs for patient treatments in units----> Extend hand to train nursing staff followed by doctors

• Planting the seed-  educate the staff, nurses, administrators, small group of patient's family- topdown approach works best, maybe some promotion might help within the hospital/clinic.
• Initially form a small group consisting of reiki practitioners- external/ part- time would be best
• Ask patients if they are willing to receive reiki, consult their family too- best to sign consent forms by keeping the original with self and giving the copy to the patient
• Always Always mention reiki as a way for healing and by no means it should be glorified as metaphysical or psychic.
• Start forming reiki healing groups for a small /large set of recovering patients in single session ( eg: general ward of the hospital/clinic).
• Idenitfy specific patients ( terminally ill/chronic condition) who require specific healing sessions in their bed.
• Make the reiki rooms or units soothing ( color combinations/therapy will prove to be helpful).
• If the patient or family members are religious yet agreeing to reiki, ask them the god/divine form they would like to call during the healing to support them

Many Hospitals worldover are utilising and experiencing the benefits of reiki, following are the few known hospitals- Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Reiki Clinic at the Tucson Medical Center (TMC) in Arizona, Marin General Hospital in Marin County, California Department of Oncology at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, University College London Hospitals, London, UK, South Tess Hospitals NHS, Middlesbrough,  Apollo Hospital, India Aashlok Hospital Delhi, India

Check below website for more hospitals,  try asking you local hospital too.
http://www.reikiforallcreatures.com/about-reiki-hospitals.aspx

For more understanding on Reiki in Hospitals - please also read- http://www.reiki.org/reikinews/reiki_in_hospitals.html