Let's clear up some of the biggest misconceptions about Reiki. It is not a religion, you don't have to believe in it to work, practitioners don't give energy, Reiki isn't a cure for illnesses, it's not just for physical issues, it's similar to massage only in the way it calms and relaxes the body, Distance Reiki really works, all Reiki sessions are not the same, and Reiki is not of the dark arts or witchcraft.