How Reiki and Meditation Support Mind-Body Wellbeing

In our fast-paced world, moments of stillness have become a rare and beautiful gift. At Linden & Light Therapy, we offer Reiki and meditation as grounding practices that gently support emotional, physical, and energetic wellbeing. These modalities have ancient roots increasingly supported by modern science, including the work of authors like Dr David Hamilton PhD, whose research bridges the gap between spiritual healing and medical science.

What Is Reiki Therapy?

Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive energy therapy originating from Japan. The practitioner acts as a conduit for universal life force energy, directing it through the hands to support the body’s natural healing processes. While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion - rather, it is a practice of presence, intention, and energetic attunement.

Studies show Reiki Therapy may assist in reducing pain, anxiety, and fatigue, particularly in clinical settings. A systematic review published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that Reiki can have positive effects on stress, pain, and anxiety when used alongside conventional care (McManus, 2017).

The Power of Meditation

Meditation is another core offering at Linden & Light, inviting you to return to the breath, the body, and the present moment. Research has long shown that regular meditation reduces stress hormones like cortisol, improves sleep, and enhances emotional resilience. According to a meta-analysis in JAMA Internal Medicine, meditation programs can lead to moderate improvements in anxiety, depression, and pain (Goyal et al., 2014).

When combined with Reiki, meditation helps deepen a connection to inner peace, aligning body, mind, and spirit in gentle harmony.

Science Meets Soul: Dr David Hamilton’s Insights

Former pharmaceutical chemist Dr David R. Hamilton PhD, author of 12 books, including Why Woo-Woo Works, has become a leading voice in the scientific validation of spiritual and energetic practices. His work explores how belief, intention, compassion, and energetic therapies like Reiki Therapy influence the body through mechanisms like the placebo effect, oxytocin release, and heart-brain coherence.

As Dr Hamilton writes: “Energy healing works through connection, intention, and love. It’s not magic - it’s biology and consciousness in harmony."

His research highlights how even subtle energetic shifts can impact the immune system, heart rate variability, and emotional wellbeing; validating what many intuitive healers have known for centuries.

A Safe, Supportive Space for You

At Linden & Light Therapy, Reiki and meditation sessions are held in a calm, sacred space. Each treatment is tailored to individual needs and guided by the rhythms of the seasons.

Are you seeking stress relief, emotional support, spiritual reconnection, or simply a moment of calm in a busy life? We invite you to step into a moment of stillness, where healing flows as softly and naturally as breath. Whether you are new to Reiki and meditation or deepening your practice, we’re here to walk beside you on your journey.

Sending harmony & light, Mary-Ann x

References:

• McManus, D. E. (2017). Reiki Is Better Than Placebo and Has Broad Potential as a Complementary Health Therapy. Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 22(4), 1051–1057. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156587217728644

• Goyal, M., Singh, S., Sibinga, E. M. S., et al. (2014). Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Internal Medicine, 174(3), 357–368. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.13018

• Hamilton, D. R. (2021). Why Woo-Woo Works: The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals, and Other Alternative Practices. Hay House.