What Reiki Is—and What Reiki Isn’t | A Grounded Introduction

What Reiki Looks Like Inside a Physical Therapy Session

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614190/fan_mail/new] What does Reiki actually look like inside a physical therapy session? In this episode of Healing Waves, Cathy explores how Reiki can be integrated into physical therapy and healthcare settings in a grounded, ethical, and clinically relevant way. This conversation breaks down common misconceptions about Reiki in healthcare and explains how nervous system regulation, therapeutic presence, stress reduction, and patient safety all influence healing outcomes. Cathy shares: *  what Reiki looks like during a PT session  *  how Reiki supports nervous system regulation  *  the connection between stress, pain, and healing  *  how clinicians may already be incorporating aspects of this work  *  why Reiki does not need to be separate from evidence-based care  *  how presence, breathwork, and patient-centered care affect recovery  *  ways healthcare professionals can integrate calming, restorative approaches into treatment sessions without adding more time This episode is especially valuable for: *  physical therapists  *  occupational therapists  *  nurses  *  massage therapists  *  healthcare practitioners  *  and anyone interested in integrative or holistic healthcare  * Cathy also discusses her continuing education courses:  Reiki I for the PT and Healthcare Practitioner and Reiki II for the PT and Healthcare Practitioner, designed specifically for clinicians who want to integrate Reiki and nervous system-informed care into their practice safely and professionally. * If you are curious about Reiki in healthcare, integrative physical therapy, autonomic nervous system healing, stress physiology, or whole-person care, this episode offers a practical and compassionate introduction. For more information on CEU courses combining Reiki certification training and integration into clinical practice: https://healingwaves-reiki.com/ceus https://healingwaves-reiki.com/ [https://healingwaves-reiki.com/]

Behind the Course: Reiki I for the Physical Therapist & Healthcare Professional

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614190/fan_mail/new] n this bonus episode, I share why I created Reiki I for the Physical Therapist and Healthcare Professional — a hybrid CEU course designed to teach healthcare professionals how Reiki can complement clinical practice, support nervous system regulation, and enhance patient-centered care. Learn what’s included in the training, Reiki practitioner certification, integrating Reiki into healthcare, and how clinicians can use Reiki both professionally and as a stand-alone offering. Whether you’re Reiki-curious or looking to expand your clinical toolbox, this episode is for you. For more information on the course :  https://healingwaves-reiki.com/ceus https://healingwaves-reiki.com/ [https://healingwaves-reiki.com/]

Guided Breathing Technique with Elaine Schardien: Modified Humming Bee Breath

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614190/fan_mail/new] In this short episode, Elaine Schardien guides you through a special breathing technique that she utilizes in her practice to stimulate the vagus nerve and activate the parasympathetic nervous system to shift your body onto a regulated relaxed state.  https://healingwaves-reiki.com/ [https://healingwaves-reiki.com/]

Guided Breathing Technique with Elaine Schardien: Diaphragmatic (Yogic) Breath

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614190/fan_mail/new] In this short episode, Elaine Schardien guides you through Diaphragmatic (Yogic) Breath that has been shown to calm and balance the nervous system, maximize lung capacity, and activate your body’s relaxation response (parasympathetic nervous system) in order to allow your body to be in best state to rest, relax, digest and heal.  https://healingwaves-reiki.com/ [https://healingwaves-reiki.com/]

Guided Breathing Technique with Elaine Schardien: 4-7-8

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614190/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Elaine Schardien guides you through 4-7-8 Breathing which has been found to be helpful  for relaxation, anxiety relief, and falling asleep. The prolonged exhale naturally slows your heart rate and activates your parasympathetic nervous system (your body's 'rest and digest' mode).  https://healingwaves-reiki.com/ [https://healingwaves-reiki.com/]