Do You Need to “Believe” in Reiki for It to Work? Here’s What I’ve Learned.

People often ask me, “Celine, do I need to believe in Reiki for it to actually work?”

And I completely understand why they ask. Maybe you’ve heard about Reiki from a friend or seen it mentioned online, but a part of you wonders if it’s too spiritual or too out there.

The truth is, you don’t have to “believe” in Reiki for it to work.

When I first started my own Reiki journey, I was curious but also skeptical. I wanted to feel something real, not just imagine it. What I discovered, both through personal experience and years of sharing Reiki with others, is that this healing energy has nothing to do with belief—it simply flows where it’s needed.

Energy Moves Whether or Not We Understand It

I like to describe Reiki like tuning into a frequency that’s already there. The radio waves exist whether you know how the radio works or not. The music still plays. Reiki is similar: it works on an energetic and physiological level, and your body naturally knows how to receive it.

I’ve shared Reiki with newborn babies, animals, and even people in deep rest or coma. None of them “believed” in Reiki, and yet their energy responded beautifully. Their bodies relaxed. Their breathing softened. Something gentle shifted.

Openness Makes the Experience Richer

While belief isn’t required, openness helps. You don’t have to force yourself to believe—just allow yourself to relax, breathe, and notice.

When you’re open, you might begin to sense subtle changes: warmth in your hands, a soft tingling in your chest, or a peaceful stillness spreading through your mind and body. But even if you don’t feel anything, Reiki is still doing its work quietly beneath the surface.

I’ve seen even the most skeptical clients leave a session looking lighter, calmer, and surprised by how deeply relaxed they feel.

My Invitation

Reiki meets you exactly where you are. Whether you come in curious, doubtful, or open-hearted, the energy flows just the same. You don’t have to believe in it. You just have to allow yourself to experience it.

So maybe the real question isn’t “Does it work?”but “What might you discover if you simply let yourself feel?”

With love,

Celine

✨ Reiki with Celine