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09/26/2026

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09/06/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗮

A 2025 study 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘦𝘪𝘬𝘪 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘺 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘓𝘦𝘶𝘬𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘢 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 5-7 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦: 𝘈 𝘙𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺 by Demir et al. examined the effect of Reiki performed on 66 children with leukemia between the ages of 5–7 years on pain, vital signs, oxygen saturation, and quality of life. The research was a double-blind, pre-test-post-test randomized controlled experimental study. The data were collected using Information Form, Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale (W-BPS), Vital Signs Follow-up Form, and The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) 3.0 Cancer Module.

Reiki was performed to the Reiki group for 20–30 minutes once per day, for 3 consecutive days and pseudo-Reiki was applied to the pseudo-Reiki group by an independent nurse during the same period. Reiki did not affect the vital signs of the children but was effective in reducing pain and increasing the quality of life compared with the pseudo-Reiki and control groups.

Noting the study's rigorous design and its evidence-based rationale for incorporating Reiki treatments more broadly into cancer care practices, CRR reviewers scored this paper, published in the 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘕𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨, highly (Very Good/Excellent) using the CRR Touchstone evaluation process.

Access the abstract and 170 additional abstracts on our Reiki Research List page at: https://centerforreikiresearch.com/reiki-research-list/

09/03/2026

We are delighted to share more Reiki research with you.

This newly published 2026 study looked at 1,284 Reiki sessions across the United States and explored not only how people reported feeling before and after Reiki, but also what they actually experienced during their Reiki sessions.

Here’s some of what the researchers found:

Positive emotional experiences during Reiki were associated with improved wellbeing and reduced anxiety.

Physical or bodily sensations during Reiki were associated with greater pain relief.

Emotional release was associated with improved wellbeing through reductions in anxiety.

Reductions in pain and anxiety also appeared to play an important role in the improvements people reported in their overall wellbeing.

What we found particularly interesting about this study is that it looks at the experience of receiving Reiki itself and how those experiences may relate to changes in physical and emotional symptoms.

Of course, this is one study and Reiki research needs to be considered as part of the wider evidence base. But it is another interesting contribution to the growing research exploring Reiki, and one we wanted to share with you.

If you would like to read more, you can find the study abstract here:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/27683605261429406

Cama i Gibernau, E., Ali, A., & Dyer, N. L. (2026). The Subjective Experience of Reiki is Differentially Associated with Improvements in Health-Related Symptoms. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine.

08/23/2026

NEW REIKI RESEARCH
Reiki & Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis

We get so excited when new research into Reiki and healthcare is published, and we’re going to be sharing new research, insights and developments regularly to help build awareness of what is being discovered about Reiki in medicine. 💙

Here’s one that caught our attention…

A new randomized, placebo-controlled trial involving 164 adults with chronic knee osteoarthritis found that Reiki significantly improved symptoms compared with a waitlist control.

55% of Reiki participants experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in symptoms, a reduction of more than 30%.

The results were comparable to mindfulness meditation.

Participants received just four 30-minute sessions.

The study also included a sham Reiki (Feiki) group, adding another important piece of evidence to the growing body of Reiki research.

We love seeing research like this emerging, and we’ll continue to share the latest studies and insights as we work to support greater understanding of Reiki within healthcare and integrative medicine.

Read the full study on PubMed:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41183719/

08/17/2026

Awesome Stephanie!

NEW! Online Booking Is Now Available at New Branches Holistic Therapies Inc. 🌿

Making time for your wellness just got easier! 💚

You can now book your appointments online at a time that works best for you — no need to wait for a message or phone call.

✨ Browse available appointments
✨ Choose the service that’s right for you
✨ Select an available time
✨ Book from your phone, tablet, or computer

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to book your appointment:

BOOK ONLINE – New Branches Holistic Therapies Inc.

📱 Save this link for your next appointment!
https://newbranchesholistictherapies.noterro.com/

Thank you for choosing New Branches Holistic Therapies Inc. and allowing me to be part of your wellness journey. 🌿💚

— Stephanie
New Branches Holistic Therapies Inc.
https://newbranchesholistictherapies.noterro.com/

07/24/2026

Summer scheduling update!!

I had originally planned to take next week off, but my plans have changed, so I've just opened my schedule for Monday through Thursday.

I'll then be taking some time off August 18th–25th, to coincide with part of the Humber Village bridge closure.. I look forward to returning refreshed once things are a little easier to navigate!

If you've been thinking about booking a Massage Therapy, Reiki, or Sound session before then you can book online at https://hummingbirdhealing.noterro.com
text (709)632-1171 or e- mail [email protected]

Enjoy summer!!

Hummingbird Healing

07/09/2026

Great to see this research showing the efficacy of Reiki and other biofield therapies!

🌿 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬 🌿⁣⁣
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As anxiety, depression, and chronic pain continue to rise globally, the need for safe, compassionate, and evidence-informed approaches to care has never been greater.⁣⁣
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A landmark 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis of 𝟐𝟖 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐,𝟎𝟏𝟑 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 provides compelling evidence that Biofield Therapies—including Reiki, Healing Touch, Therapeutic Touch, and External Qi Gong—can significantly reduce:⁣⁣
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✨ Pain⁣⁣
✨ Anxiety⁣⁣
✨ Depression⁣⁣
✨ Stress⁣⁣
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One of the most encouraging findings is that improvements in 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 were among the strongest and most consistent across the studies. After removing statistical outliers, the researchers found a clear and reliable treatment signal that strengthens confidence in the overall findings.⁣⁣
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Equally important, the analysis reported 𝐧𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, reinforcing the excellent safety profile of these therapies when used as complementary approaches alongside conventional medical care.⁣⁣
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Reiki’s gentle, non-invasive, and low-cost nature makes it an accessible option that supports holistic, patient-centred healthcare. As integrative medicine continues to evolve, 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.⁣⁣
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This is another meaningful step towards recognising compassionate, whole-person care as an important part of healthcare.⁣⁣
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We invite you to explore the research, reflect on its implications, and share these findings with others.⁣⁣
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With gratitude,⁣⁣
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐤𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡⁣⁣
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07/02/2026

Happy Summer ☀️🐝
Summer hours!!!
Just a little update from me — I’ll be taking some time off the last week of July, and my availability will be more limited in August as bridge construction in Humber Village will be affecting my access and my working hours. I will update my availability for August in the coming days.
If you’re hoping to book a session before then, you can do so here: hummingbirdhealing.noterro.com
Wishing you a lovely summer 🌸

06/04/2026

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