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Dr. Natalie Dyer
2022
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Dr. Nathan Fisher
2022
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Nida Paracha
2023
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Dr. Natalie Lecy
2022
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Dr. Natalie Dyer, PhD
2022 Fellow | 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
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.
Project
Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers
Abstract
Context
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.
Objectives
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.
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Dr. Nathan Fisher
Project: Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers
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Nida Paracha
2022
2022 Fellow
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
Project: Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers
Dr. Natalie Dyer
2022
2022 Fellow
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychiatry at McGill University
Project: Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers
Dr. Nathan Fisher
2023
2022 Fellow
PHD at University of Chicago
Project: Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers
Nida Paracha
2022
2022 Fellow
Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of South Dakota
Project: Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers
Dr. Natalie Lecy
2022 Fellow | 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
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.
Dr. Natalie Dyer
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Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”
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
Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”
Dr. Natalie Dyer
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Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”
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
Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”
Dr. Natalie Dyer
2022 Fellow | 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
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.
Dr. Natalie Dyer
Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”
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
Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”
Dr. Natalie Dyer
Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”
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
Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”
Dr. Natalie Dyer
Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”
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
Project Title: “Evaluation of a Reiki Volunteer Program within Two Cancer Infusion Centers”