What qualifies an individual to provide reiki treatment? Because there are no drugs, medication or physical contact (in most reiki treatments) then, even in the hands of the untrained, there is little or no risk of injury to the recipient. So if you are seeking the aid of a reiki practitioner and you want to be sure of their credentials what should you be looking for?

Well for starters you want to know that the person you are going to pay has been certified in some way and that they have been taught the skills required to perform reiki.

Rather like the world of martial arts, there is no single all encompassing body or association responsible for registering or testing would be reiki practitioners, so in many instances you'll be hiring the services of a reiki practitioner on good faith.

That said, you're not totally in the dark. By ensuring that the person you are seeking treatment from has been certified (and yes certificates can be faked) and has valid insurance covering reiki healing and associated practices then you should be reasonably safe.

Crystal Moods owner and reiki practitioner Diane Marie is a second degree reiki certified and insured practitioner. Apropriate documents are available for viewing in person, before treatment commences.