How Reiki compares

If you're carrying it in your muscles, book a massage: it works directly on the tissue. If you're carrying it in your head, in a way that isn't sore or stiff, more wired or worn down, a Reiki session might suit you better. It's rest, not treatment, and it won't touch a physical knot.

If a doctor or physiotherapist has recommended acupuncture for something specific like chronic pain, go with that, it has clinical trials behind it. If you want rest and support during a hard patch of life and you're not expecting a medical outcome, Reiki fits. Neither should replace ongoing medical care.