NOTE: Just passing this along as FYI for other practicing Catholics like myself. Not sure I agree with it, but there it is.
http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2009/09-067.shtml
http://www.usccb.org/dpp/Evaluation_Guidelines_finaltext_2009-03.pdf
http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2009/09-067.shtml
"Since Reiki therapy is not compatible with either Christian teaching or scientific evidence, it would be inappropriate for Catholic institutions, such as Catholic health care facilities and retreat centers, or persons representing the Church, such as Catholic chaplains, to promote or to provide support for Reiki therapy," the Guidelines said.
http://www.usccb.org/dpp/Evaluation_Guidelines_finaltext_2009-03.pdf