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Clients typically lie comfortably while practitioners perform gentle hand placements.
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What Happens During a Reiki Session?
Sessions involve light touch or hands-off hand placements in a quiet setting.
AuthorGyfts Editorial Team
PublishedSeptember 5, 2025
Reviewed by Gyfts Editorial Team · Editorial Health Review
March 13, 2026
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Clients should continue standard medical care for health concerns.
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