Reiki is a specific type of subtle energy work in which healing is performed by the touch of the hands, allowing a flow of energy to the client via the Reiki practitioner. It is a holistic, natural, hands-on energy healing system.Reiki seeks to restore order to the body whose vital energy has become unbalanced. Reiki practitioners channel energy in a particular pattern to heal and harmonize. Acute injuries can be helped to heal very quickly but more chronic illness takes longer. In terminal illness, there is usually a great benefit and enhancement of the quality of life during the time remaining. Reiki therapy is also useful when you are recovering from an illness as it provides the additional energy required to recover from the illness.Reiki helps the body in the recovery after drug therapy, after surgery and after chemotherapy and helps reduce the side effects of drug therapy. In some cases, use of Reiki therapy after an operation will lessen pain and accelerates the natural healing processes. The key to success is that the therapy be undertaken on a regular basis.