wow. Ive just registered with the forum as Ive just moved to the area and sadly for those critics out there, I too am in the healing industry. You know, topics like these are always controversial with no right or wrong answer. If you hold an open view that anything is possible, you do not lose and if you are open to explore therapies that encourage you to find your own inner strength or a belief system that supports you in life or just makes you feel good is a gain . Yes, western medicine does serve a purpose to humankind (but it does not get to the root of the problem) but I also think eastern philosophy is just as powerful and can be an addition. Another thing, it is important to know that for a long time, we have been hearing such quotes like 'you will worry youself sick' which indicates how powerful your thoughts are and how it can affect how you physically feel. So if you negative thoughts can affect your physical body then why cannot reiki healing, affirmations, visualisations or meditation, massage also serve a purpose in assisting you to good health if the person is wanting and believing in change. I will probably get a backlash with this... ! ;-)