Reiki and Beyond, LLC: Jon Pickell, Reiki Master & Teacher

04/21/2026

"Reiki and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder"
by Kathie Lipinski, RN, MSN, CH

by Kathie Lipinski, RN, MSN, CHAuthor’s note: This article follows my presentation at the International Center for Reiki Training Annual Retreat at Lake George, New York 2012. At the time of this writing, we on the northeast coast of the United States have just lived through Hurricane Sandy and a ...

04/02/2026

Common Reiki Myths and Misconceptions...

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Reiki Myths Debunked ✨ We asked our Members to share some of the most common myths and misconceptions they hear about Reiki. These were the top 3:

❌Myth 1: Reiki is a Religion
💚Reality: Reiki is form of hands-on therapy. It is a powerful spiritual practice, open to all.

❌Myth 2: Reiki offers a cure
💚Reality: Reiki is a complementary therapy for relaxation and wellbeing, is is not a cure, nor does it guarantee any results of outcomes.

❌Myth 3: Reiki isn't real
💚Reality: Reiki draws on the same energy principles used yoga, acupuncture & Tai Chi, sound healing and meditation.

❌Myth 4: Reiki is dangerous
💚Reality: Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive therapy. It can do no harm.
Reiki isn't manipulative or a way of controlling, it is an ancient technique for stress reduction and relaxation. Regular contact with Reiki will bring the recipient's mind, body and spirit into balance. It is an excellent support to the overall physical, mental and emotional healing process.

03/21/2026

Cleveland Clinic on Reiki:

Depending on what you read, Reiki can sound like a research-backed medical treatment or nothing but hocus pocus. The truth is somewhere in between. Here’s my experience.

03/14/2026

A piece of my art in my Reiki room

02/26/2026

From "Journal of Pain and Symptom Management", a peer-reviewed journal:
"Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers" -
Conclusions
"Outpatients receiving Reiki during infusion reported clinically significant improvements in all symptoms, high levels of satisfaction, and a qualitatively positive healing experience."

Reiki is a biofield therapy from Japan currently used in many US hospitals. Evidence supports Reiki's effectiveness for addressing cancer and treatment-related symptoms such as pain and anxiety. However, no study to date has assessed changes in nausea following Reiki received during infusion treatme...

02/09/2026

I feel this...

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by Frans Stiene

01/25/2026

One of my most cherished client reviews:
“...Jon at Reiki and Beyond is an amazing healer and just a wonderful human being. My son is high on the autism spectrum and has many sensory issues that makes it very difficult for him to trust anyone in his body space; I was completely surprised when we met Jon and my son was so immediately comfortable he laid right down and allowed Jon to work his Reiki magic (highly unusual - I mean never happens)! I was in the room and I saw with my own eyes how my son completely relaxed and seemed to fill with positive energy and joy. He was actually giggling with happiness during the session. I cannot say enough good things about Jon and his healing abilities. I highly recommend him for all your Reiki.”

01/25/2026

I always tell clients this...

01/24/2026

I believe this is the most important factor:
"Trust Your Intuition - ..While qualifications, experience, and answers to your questions are important, trusting your intuition is equally vital. Reiki is a deeply personal and spiritual practice, and feeling comfortable and connected with your practitioner can significantly enhance the effectiveness of the sessions. Pay attention to your feelings during the consultation. Do you feel at ease with the practitioner? Do you sense a genuine caring and compassionate demeanor? These factors can greatly influence your overall experience."

Reiki, an energy healing practice, can offer profound benefits for physical, emotional, and mental well-being. However, finding the right Reiki practitioner is crucial to ensuring a positive and effective experience. This article provides guidance on what qualifications to look for, how to evaluate....

01/22/2026

Human perception is multisensory, with dozens of interacting senses shaping how we experience taste, movement, balance, and the world around us. Neuroscientists increasingly treat perception as a distributed system, where multiple sensory channels continuously negotiate a single, coherent reality