Reiki is a form of alternative medicine known as energy healing. This healing technique is a safe, non-invasive approach to treatment for a variety of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety. When it relates to trauma healing, Reiki encourages deep relaxation and the elimination of stress. During a flight, fight, or freeze response, emotions are often repressed (as a way to cope) to help an individual through a traumatic experience. Reiki gently helps to release those trapped emotions and rebalance the body's energy fields.