Hi! I've been an avid Reiki enthusiast, practitioner, and teacher for more than 17 years! I'm a mother and grandmother. I've raised my children and grandchildren using Reiki first whenever issues or problems arise. REIKI WORKS! My only suggestion here would be, if you don't know whether or not Reiki works, GIVE IT A TRY! There are many, many practitioners who eagerly give free introductory treatments, as well as many who give attunements for free just so they have a live person to practice on! There are many blogs on the web: Mine is at chicreation.wordpress.com Please copy and paste into your browser if interested, as there is no option to add a link here. If mine doesn't suit your tastes, please browse the internet until you find a Reiki blogger you enjoy! Don't take anyone's word for this! Find out for yourself. Molly