In the energetic world, distance is just an illusion. What matters most is intention, presence, and openness. Distant healing, sometimes called remote healing or absent healing, is the practice of sending healing energy to someone who is not physically present. In Reiki, this is done using specific symbols and techniques passed down through attunements by Reiki Masters.
How Distant Healing Works: Tapping Into the Energy Beyond Space and Time
At Infinite Healers, we often get asked a seemingly simple question:
“How does distant healing actually work?”
The idea that Reiki or any form of energy healing can be offered without physical touch—and across countries or even continents—may sound mystical, but it is both ancient and profoundly effective. In this post, we’ll guide you through how distant healing works, the principles behind it, and what you can expect when receiving a session—even from the other side of the world.
What Is Distant Healing?
Distant healing, sometimes called remote healing or absent healing, is the practice of sending healing energy to someone who is not physically present. In Reiki, this is done using specific symbols and techniques passed down through attunements by Reiki Masters.
While your physical body may not be in the same location as your healer, energy—unlike matter—is not bound by space or time. This is a core concept in many spiritual and energetic traditions, and it aligns with some of what quantum physics now proposes: everything is connected.
The Science & Spirituality of Connection
From a spiritual perspective, we are all connected through the universal life force energy—called “Ki” in Reiki, “Prana” in Ayurveda, and “Chi” in Chinese medicine. This energy flows through all living things. When it’s blocked or depleted, we experience dis-ease, stress, or emotional imbalance.
From a quantum point of view, the concept of “nonlocality” shows that particles can be connected across vast distances. Change one, and the other is affected instantly. Distant healing works much the same way: the practitioner becomes a channel, transmitting healing energy to the receiver by tapping into this field of universal intelligence.
How Distant Reiki Healing Works in Practice
During a distant session with Infinite Healers:
- A clear intention is set – We connect with you energetically, often using your full name, a photo, or simply by intention. Energy flows best when intention is pure and clear.
- The practitioner uses Reiki symbols – These sacred symbols act as energetic “keys” that open the channels of healing and transcend space/time. The most important for distant healing is the Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen symbol, which allows the practitioner to send Reiki beyond physical limitations.
- You receive the energy – Whether you’re relaxing at home, sleeping, meditating, or even going about your day, the energy reaches you. Some clients feel heat, tingling, calm, emotional release, or simply peace. Others may not consciously feel anything—but healing still happens.
What Can Distant Healing Help With?
Distant Reiki can support healing in many areas, including:
- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep issues
- Emotional trauma or grief
- Physical discomfort or chronic pain
- Major life transitions
- Spiritual clarity or energetic cleansing
**It is also powerful in moments of crisis, travel, or emergency, where immediate physical sessions are not possible.
Benefits of Distant Healing
- Accessible from anywhere in the world
- Gentle, non-invasive, and completely safe
- Supports healing of the body, mind, and spirit
- Can be sent to the past or future, aiding in emotional release or preparation for upcoming events
At Infinite Healers, our global team of Reiki practitioners regularly offer healing to individuals, families, and even animals—across time zones and continents. Our clients often report feeling lighter, more centered, and deeply supported, even though they never left their home.
What You Can Expect During a Session
You may be asked to:
- Lie down or sit comfortably at an agreed-upon time
- Set an intention for what you’d like to heal
- Drink water and allow yourself time to integrate after
However, Reiki will still reach you even if you’re asleep or occupied. The practitioner may send feedback after the session, sharing any energetic impressions or messages received.
Energy Knows No Bounds
In the energetic world, distance is just an illusion. What matters most is intention, presence, and openness. Healing doesn’t require physical contact—it requires connection. Whether you’re across town or across the globe, you can receive the same powerful Reiki energy as someone in the same room.
Ready to Experience It?
If you’re curious, overwhelmed, or simply seeking support, you don’t have to wait or travel. Our distant healing sessions are available worldwide, led by compassionate and attuned Reiki healers who understand the sacred art of energy transmission.
Healing can happen—wherever you are. Because energy, like love, is limitless.