Healing Waves Reiki
Healing Waves Reiki explores Reiki, energy, and the science and spirit of healing through grounded conversations on intuition, nervous system support, and whole-person care. Hosted by Cathy Scarpitto—Reiki Master Teacher, intuitive & spiritual mentor, and physical therapist—this podcast bridges science and spirit to explore how Reiki supports healing in modern life, modern care, and everyday healing.
Healing Waves Reiki
What Reiki Is—and What Reiki Isn’t | A Grounded Introduction
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What is Reiki, really—and what is it not?
In this episode of Healing Waves Reiki, Cathy Scarpitto offers a clear, grounded introduction to Reiki as both a spiritual practice and a gentle, supportive approach to healing.
She explores the origins of Usui Reiki, the meaning of Reiki as universal life force energy, how Reiki is experienced in both in-person and distance sessions, and the role of the Reiki practitioner as a channel for Reiki energy.
Cathy also shares what Reiki is not—what it does not replace, what it is not meant to do, and why Reiki is best understood as a supportive practice that helps regulate the nervous system, deepen internal awareness, and create the conditions for healing to unfold.
Whether you are Reiki-curious, new to energy work, or looking for a more grounded understanding of Reiki, this episode offers a practical and accessible place to begin.