Reiki should never be used in place of traditional medical treatment. Its
greatest values lie in its ability to supplement other forms of healing,
through its potential to help the body heal itself, both physically and
emotionally. However, Reiki can be an effective way to bring about mental and
physical balance, encouraging a calm, empathetic and spiritual approach to
life. Through the wisdom and insight clients and practitioners develop, they
are better able to help themselves and others. And the emotional and physical
balance they achieve may encourage a state of being in which problems are
prevented from ever occurring.