Reiki: Hands That Heal is a perfect introduction to Reiki and a useful workbook for practitioners at all levels. As an introduction, Joyce Morris outlines the history and general principles of Reiki, and her lineage to the tradition. For the practitioner and those who want to learn more about specific aspects of Reiki, further chapters delve into the legal and ethical considerations of treatment, current research, and examples of Reiki healing miracles.

Particularly useful are extensive illustrations of hand placement for healing, color plates of before and after aura illustrations, and a list of treatments for specific disorders. Included is a chapter dealing with general treatment principles by William Morris. Used by Joyce Morris as a workbook in her Reiki workshops, Reiki Hands That Heal is a practical resource for anyone interested in alternative healing.