History & Origin
About Reiki Plus
Reiki Plus is an enhanced Reiki system that incorporates additional energy practices for healing and balance.
Reiki Plus emerged in the late 20th century as practitioners sought to expand upon the foundational Reiki system developed by Mikao Usui in 1920s Japan. While traditional Reiki focuses on the channeling of universal life force energy (ki) through hand placement, Reiki Plus integrates additional energy work methodologies, visualization techniques, and complementary healing practices to enhance and deepen the therapeutic experience.
The development of Reiki Plus reflects a broader evolution within energy healing communities as practitioners experimented with combining Reiki with other modalities such as chakra balancing, crystal work, sound healing, and breathwork. These enhancements were developed by various Reiki masters and holistic practitioners who sought to address a wider spectrum of client needs and create more comprehensive healing protocols.
Reiki Plus gained popularity particularly in Western wellness centers and holistic health practices during the 1990s and 2000s, as complementary health approaches became increasingly mainstream. The system maintains the core principles of Reiki—non-invasiveness, intention-based healing, and universal energy work—while offering expanded techniques and integration with other evidence-informed wellness practices.
Today, Reiki Plus is offered by certified practitioners in various settings including wellness centers, spas, private practices, and integrative health clinics. Different practitioners may emphasize different additional techniques, creating variations in how Reiki Plus is delivered while maintaining fidelity to the foundational energy healing philosophy.
