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In Episode 5 of the Reiki Women Podcast’s Radiance Series: Reiki in Clinical Settings, we speak with Casey Neth, a Reiki master and PhD candidate at Saybrook University, about her qualitative dissertation research exploring transformative wellbeing through the system of Reiki.
Casey shares her 15-year journey with Reiki and explains why she approaches Reiki not as a way to “fix” people, but as a practice that can create space for reconnection, awareness, and personal transformation. She discusses how clients have described experiences such as feeling calmer, more grounded, and sleeping better.
The conversation explores the difference between quantitative outcomes research and qualitative research focused on lived experience. Casey explains her dissertation methodology, the importance of academic rigor, participant recruitment, and the process of gathering and analyzing personal narratives. We also discuss the potential role of Reiki as a complementary or integrative support alongside mental health care, including themes such as nervous system regulation, meaning-making, therapeutic settings, ethics, and practical integration into healthcare.
Casey also shares information about participating in her research and how interested individuals can learn more through the link provided in the show notes.
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About Casey Neth
Casey Neth, MS, is a Reiki Master, integrative wellness practitioner, and PhD Candidate in Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University. With nearly a decade of experience practicing Reiki, she is passionate about supporting whole-person well-being through energy healing, mindfulness, and compassionate presence.
Casey’s doctoral research explores the lived experiences of individuals who have experienced ‘Transformative well-being through Reiki’, with the goal of expanding the evidence base for Reiki and elevating the voices of those whose lives have been meaningfully impacted by the practice.
In addition to her research, Casey works with teens, young adults, and families as an Individual Coach, integrating evidence-informed mind-body approaches to support resilience, emotional well-being, and personal growth. She is also a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) practitioner, a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, and an artist who believes healing can take many forms.
Casey is passionate about bridging science and spirituality, creating space for meaningful conversations about Reiki, and contributing to the growing body of research supporting integrative and complementary approaches to health and well-being.
Contact Casey:
Facebook & Instagram: @layers.of.intention
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Reiki Women Podcast shares the voices of women-identified Reiki practitioners from around the world. Through stories of healing, lineage, and spiritual practice, we explore the culture and community of Reiki practice.
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