How Does Quantum-Touch Compare to Reiki?

Both Reiki and Quantum-Touch work with Life Force Energy to to promote healing.

What is Life Force Energy?

In case you're unfamiliar with the term Life Force Energy, it is also known as chi (in traditional Chinese medicine), prana (in Hindu philosophy), or ki (in Japanese). Life Force Energy may be hard to comprehend, so there are mutlple ways to define it:

• In the movie series Star Wars, it is described as "an energy field created by all living things."
• Life Force Energy is believed to be the vital energy that animates all living beings. It is the the essence of life itself, the animating principle that gives rise to consciousness, growth, and vitality.
• It is the subtle, unseen force that flows through every cell, tissue, and organ of the body, sustaining life. Life Force Energy is present in all living things, connecting us to each other and to the larger universe.

Origins

Although both Reiki and Quantum-Touch work with Life Force Energy, they have different origins.

Reiki:

Reiki originated in Japan in the early 20th century. The word "Reiki" is derived from two Japanese words: "Rei," which means universal, and "Ki," which means life energy or vital energy. Thus, Reiki can be understood as "universal life energy." While Reiki has its roots in Japanese spiritual practices, it is not affiliated with any specific religion or belief system. It is considered a holistic and non-invasive therapy that can be practiced by people of all backgrounds and belief systems.

Quantum-Touch:

Quantum-Touch was developed by Richard Gordon in the late 20th century. It is based on the principle that the practitioner can amplify and direct life-force energy through focused intention, breathwork, and body awareness. Quantum-Touch operates on the understanding that the body has an innate ability to heal itself, and the practitioner's role is to support and accelerate this natural healing process. Like Reiki, Quantum-Touch is practiced by people of all backgrounds and belief systems.

Approaches

In addition to having different backgrounds, Reiki and Quantum-Touch are taught differently.

Reiki:

The ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, instead, practitioners are initiated into the flow of universal healing energy through a series of attunements guided by a Reiki master. During the attunement ceremony, the Reiki master channels the energy of Reiki and directs it towards the student. This energy is believed to flow through the Reiki master's hands and into the student's energy field, activating their ability to channel Reiki energy for healing purposes. During the attunement process, sacred Reiki symbols are passed down from Reiki master to student. These symbols are visual representations used by practitioners to focus intention and channel energy during healing sessions. Each symbol holds specific meanings and is associated with particular aspects of healing and spiritual growth.

Quantum-Touch:

During a Quantum-Touch workshop, students learn a variety of energy healing techniques, including breathing exercises, body awareness practices, specific hand positions, understanding energy patterns, vortexing the energy, working with Chakras, and more. These techniques allow the Quantum-Touch practitioner to powerfully focus and amplify life-force energy. The Quantum-Touch techniques are demonstrated by the instructor and then practiced by participants, allowing them to gain proficiency and confidence in their application.

Synergy

Both Reiki and Quantum-Touch can be used as standalone healing modalities or integrated with other therapies and practices to enhance their effectiveness. Some practitioners combine Reiki and Quantum-Touch techniques for a more comprehensive approach to healing. Quantum-Touch techniques can amplify the Reiki attunements and symbols with the addition of simple breathing and body awareness techniques. Reiki masters who have taken Quantum-Touch workshops have nicknamed Quantum-Touch, "Reiki empowerment" or "turbo charging the Reiki."

"I've been teaching reiki for ten years, walked, talked, breathed reiki.... then I found Quantum-Touch! When I first started using the exercises on people I was kind of wondering, What's QT and what's Reiki? I wasn't sure how much Reiki energy was flowing in as I did the sweeping and breathing.  As the results got more and more astounding my conclusion was 'it doesn't really matter!' - if Reiki is there as I do QT, fine, if it's not, well thats fine too as I obviously don't need it!  All I know is that in the time I have been doing QT I have helped people to reach levels of healing that I only glimpsed with Reiki.  Just today I worked on a lady who had been in pain since a car accident 15 years ago. She had experienced Reiki and done Reiki one, it helped to dull the pain a little. Today, one hour of QT and quote 'I feel so much straighter, lighter and better than I have felt for years.' Her spine visibly straighten in front of my eyes - I love this work!

Di Wilson, QT Instructor, UK