What Resonates? S5 Ep28 - Can Reiki Research Shape Future Healthcare? with Dr. Natalie Dyer
What happens when rigorous science meets the world of Reiki? In this illuminating conversation, host Andrea Kennedy sits down with Dr. Natalie Dyer—research scientist, Reiki Master, and President of the Center for Reiki Research—to explore the evidence behind energy healing and its place in the future of healthcare.
From oncology wards to NICUs, Dr. Dyer reveals groundbreaking studies showing Reiki’s impact on pain, anxiety, fatigue, and even inflammation—plus exciting new research on cancer cell models, mental health, and distance healing. She shares her vision for Reiki in every hospital, practical advice for practitioners wanting to volunteer or get paid roles in healthcare, and the global shift toward integrative medicine, including surprising insights from Turkey and Silicon Valley philanthropists.
This is a hopeful, data-driven, and deeply human look at why Reiki works, how it’s measured, and what’s next for making it truly mainstream.
✨ Learn more about Dr. Natalie Dyer https://drnataliedyer.com/
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Clinical improvements with Reiki in cancer care
00:21 – Welcome and podcast introduction
00:56 – Introducing Dr. Natalie Dyer
01:22 – Dr. Dyer’s background and Reiki research
02:24 – The Center for Reiki Research: origins and mission
04:47 – Reiki in hospitals and healthcare facilities
09:03 – Volunteer vs. paid Reiki positions in hospitals
13:24 – How to get involved with Reiki in hospitals
22:51 – Research findings: Reiki’s impact on symptoms
27:03 – Moving toward disease outcome research
32:33 – Challenges in Reiki research and holistic health
39:34 – Reiki’s role in mental health care
44:05 – Distance Reiki: research and findings
47:54 – How listeners can get involved in research
53:07 – Center for Reiki Research: membership and resources
54:50 – Learn more about Dr. Natalie Dyer
56:54 – Closing remarks and show information
Resources
Center for Reiki Research – Membership, webinars, and full library of evaluated studies: https://centerforreikiresearch.com/
Center for Reiki Research Conference – Annual virtual gathering for researchers, practitioners, and healthcare providers (Oct. 4–5, 2025) https://centerforreikiresearch.com/conference-registration/
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