1. Adult aged 18 and older at the time of informed consent

2. Diagnosed with SLE (based on 2019 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/ European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) criteria)

3. Currently receiving SOC treatment for SLE at NYU Langone Orthopedic Center

4. Able and willing to provide consent and participate in 8 weekly virtual Reiki sessions

5. Has access to reliable internet, have an active email address, and able to utilize WebEx

6. Able to read, speak and understand English

HEAL-SLE: Holistic Energy for Alleviating Lupus Symptoms