The 20th century saw a resurgence of interest in energy healing, fueled by discoveries in physics and the exploration of consciousness. Pioneers in various fields began to integrate ancient knowledge with modern scientific understanding.
Developed by Mikao Usui in Japan in the early 20th century, Reiki is a form of energy healing that involves the transfer of universal life energy from the practitioner to the patient through the hands. It aims to balance the body’s energy and promote natural healing.
In the 1970s, Dolores Krieger, a nursing professor at New York University, developed Therapeutic Touch, a healing technique that involves consciously directing energy to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.