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Dr. Natalie Dyer, PhD
2023 Fellow | Research Scientist with Connor Whole Health at University Hospitals, Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute at University of California Irvine
Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”
This study evaluated a volunteer Reiki program in two cancer infusion centers and found clinically significant reductions in pain, fatigue, anxiety, and nausea, along with improved wellbeing after brief sessions. Quantitative data showed consistent symptom relief, while qualitative feedback described relaxation, calming body sensations, emotional shifts, and a sense of support. Together, the findings suggest that Reiki can ease treatment related symptoms and strengthen patients’ comfort and wellbeing during cancer care.
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Project Abstract
Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers
Context
Objectives
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 treatments or assessed patients from multiple healthcare locations.
To evaluate a Reiki program for outpatients with cancer and other chronic illnesses receiving infusion treatments (e.g., chemotherapy) at two University Hospitals infusion centers.
Methods
To evaluate a Reiki program for outpatients with cancer and other chronic illnesses receiving infusion treatments (e.g., chemotherapy) at two University Hospitals infusion centers.
Results
To evaluate a Reiki program for outpatients with cancer and other chronic illnesses receiving infusion treatments (e.g., chemotherapy) at two University Hospitals infusion centers.
Conclusions
To evaluate a Reiki program for outpatients with cancer and other chronic illnesses receiving infusion treatments (e.g., chemotherapy) at two University Hospitals infusion centers.
Biography
Dr. Natalie Dyer, PhD, is a Research Scientist with Connor Whole Health at University Hospitals, Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute at University of California Irvine, and President of the Center for Reiki Research. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Toronto, Doctorate in Neuroscience at Queen’s University, and postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University Department of Psychology and Harvard Medical School.
Natalie has published many scientific papers and book chapters on postmaterialist science, psychedelics, and the therapeutic effects of integrative medicine practices, including Reiki, yoga, acupuncture, and mindfulness.
She is also co-editor of the books Expanding Science: Visions of a Postmaterialist Paradigm and Infinite Perception: The Power of Psychedelics for Global Transformation.
Natalie is also an energy medicine practitioner and teacher specializing in Reiki and shamanic healing practices. She lives in the woods on the east coast of Canada with her husband, visionary artist Louis Dyer, and their daughter Ivy.
Natalie is also an energy medicine practitioner and teacher specializing in Reiki and shamanic healing practices. She lives in the woods on the east coast of Canada with her husband, visionary artist Louis Dyer, and their daughter Ivy.
Dr. Natalie Dyer, PhD, is a Research Scientist with Connor Whole Health at University Hospitals, Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute at University of California Irvine, and President of the Center for Reiki Research. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Toronto, Doctorate in Neuroscience at Queen’s University, and postdoctoral fellowships at Harvard University Department of Psychology and Harvard Medical School.
Natalie has published many scientific papers and book chapters on postmaterialist science, psychedelics, and the therapeutic effects of integrative medicine practices, including Reiki, yoga, acupuncture, and mindfulness. She is also co-editor of the books Expanding Science: Visions of a Postmaterialist Paradigm and Infinite Perception: The Power of Psychedelics for Global Transformation.
Natalie is also an energy medicine practitioner and teacher specializing in Reiki and shamanic healing practices. She lives in the woods on the east coast of Canada with her husband, visionary artist Louis Dyer, and their daughter Ivy.