Reiki healing is an ancient form of Japanese energy work that aims to reduce stress in the physical body, as well as retain mental wellness and spiritual attunement. The word reiki is made up of two Japanese words: Rei and Ki, Rei meaning "Higher Power" and Ki meaning "Life Force Energy". Reiki healers work with the energy fields with in the body as well as physical touch in order to serve as a conduit of this healing life force energy. Reiki sessions can be experienced at a distance or in person.