In the modern world, many people are living fast-paced and stressful lifestyles that do not allow the body to fully rest. There are numerous options for those interested in relaxing physically and mentally. Reiki massage refers to a practice that is said to do just that. The practice itself is a type of energy medicine from Japan. It has been adapted and altered in many ways since it was developed in the 1920s.
Western and Japanese are two branches of this practice. There are major differences between these two. Perhaps one of the biggest differences is that the westernized kind utilized systematized placement of the hands. This goes in contrast to Japanese practitioners who employ their intuitions when deciding on the hand positions to use.