The origins of Reiki trace back to Dr. Mikao Usui, who founded this healing system in the early 1900s in Japan. The term ‘Reiki’ is a combination of two Japanese words: ‘Rei,’ meaning ‘God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power,’ and ‘Ki,’ signifying ‘life force energy.’ Dr. Usui developed Reiki as a spiritual practice to channel this universal life force energy for healing and well-being. Today, Reiki has evolved into a widely practiced and respected holistic approach to promoting balance and harmony in mind, body, and spirit.