“Reiki” and “energy healing” are often used as if they mean the same thing. They overlap, but they are not identical. Knowing the difference helps you choose the kind of session that fits what you need.
What energy healing means
Energy healing is a broad family of practices. They share one idea: a person is more than a body, and rest, stillness and focused attention can help body, mind and spirit come back into balance. Breath work, guided meditation, prayer and hands-on methods all sit under this umbrella.
What Reiki is
Reiki is one specific method within energy healing. It began in Japan in the early 1900s. In a session, the practitioner rests their hands lightly on or just above the body in a set sequence while the client lies fully clothed and relaxed. Many people describe warmth, deep calm, or simply the best rest they have had in weeks.
The key differences
- Scope: energy healing is the whole category; Reiki is one structured technique inside it.
- Method: Reiki follows a defined hand-position sequence. Other approaches may centre on breath, meditation, spoken prayer or conversation.
- Feel: Reiki is quiet and passive for the client. Other sessions can be more guided and interactive.
What science says, plainly
Research on Reiki and similar practices is still limited. Studies mostly report effects on relaxation, stress and how people feel, rather than on specific diseases. These sessions are a complement to medical care, never a replacement for it. If you have a health condition, keep your doctor involved.
Our approach at Violet’s Healing Studio
Miss Violet’s work is faith-rooted. Sessions bring together stillness, intention, Reiki and energy healing and prayer to help you rest, release what you are carrying and reconnect with God. For those working through change or loss, life coaching adds practical next steps.
Which should you choose?
If you want to lie still and let go, a quiet hands-on style session suits you. If you want guidance, conversation or prayer, a more interactive session is a better fit. Not sure? Tell us what you are going through and we will suggest the right care.
Book a free consultation
Not sure where to start? Take the four-question quiz on our homepage, or call Psychic Giselle at 323-303-4986. Your first consultation is free, and sessions are available in person across Los Angeles or online.