In this Circle of Scholars offering, Ann Linda Baldwin, PhD will start by discussing why we need scientific research in Reiki, giving a general review of the current state of Reiki research, and how we can best evaluate its quality. The material presented in this section will draw on Ann’s book, Reiki in Clinical Practice. A science-based guide. She will then move onto details of some of the best new research studies, highlighting exciting findings and how they might benefit givers and receivers of Reiki. Finally, she will address weaknesses in the current research and gaps in scientific Reiki knowledge that remain to be filled.