On his show this week, Dr. Mehmet Oz featured a number of different alternative therapies that he encouraged people to try for improving their health or relieving symptoms of ongoing medical conditions.  Those of us who are familiar with Dr. Oz know that his wife, Lisa, is a Reiki Master and that he has had Reiki practitioners in the operating room with him to channel Reiki healing to patients undergoing major surgery.

During his segment on alternative therapies, Dr. Oz enthusiastically endorsed Reiki as his favorite alternative therapy and encouraged the audience to try it.  He also featured a short hands-on session by well-respected Reiki Master Pamela Miles.  See the video!  How exciting and validating to see a world-renowned physician validate Reiki’s effectiveness on a publicly broadcast TV show, where it will be seen by thousands or even millions of viewers. 

Reiki and energy medicine in general is quickly gaining acceptance around the world.  I’ve seen a big shift even in the past 4 years since I first began practicing Reiki.  I predict Reiki and other biofield therapies may soon be as utilized to the degree that acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy are for treatment of existing conditions and maintaining overall wellness.