The Power of Touch: A Visual Exploration of Reiki Practitioner Ariele Jones
Major
Anthropology
Submission Type
Poster
Area of Study or Work
Anthropology
Expected Graduation Date
2023
Location
CNS Atrium, Easel 2
Start Date
4-9-2022 11:15 AM
End Date
4-9-2022 12:30 PM
Abstract
In my ethnographic research, I am observing Ariele Jones, who is a massage therapist and second level Reiki master located in Bloomington, Illinois. Through my research of interviews and participant observation, it shows what goes into becoming a Reiki practitioner based on Jones’ training experiences. These insights will be shown with photographs that Jones and I produced together as it is an important aspect in visual anthropology. A question that the research explores is if COVID-19 has made Reiki more appealing due to its no-touch energy healing method. Looking into COVID-19 will reveal how it impacted Jones’ Reiki practice and other issues.
The Power of Touch: A Visual Exploration of Reiki Practitioner Ariele Jones
CNS Atrium, Easel 2
In my ethnographic research, I am observing Ariele Jones, who is a massage therapist and second level Reiki master located in Bloomington, Illinois. Through my research of interviews and participant observation, it shows what goes into becoming a Reiki practitioner based on Jones’ training experiences. These insights will be shown with photographs that Jones and I produced together as it is an important aspect in visual anthropology. A question that the research explores is if COVID-19 has made Reiki more appealing due to its no-touch energy healing method. Looking into COVID-19 will reveal how it impacted Jones’ Reiki practice and other issues.