Reiki
Reiki and other energy-healing sessions — not an eligible CRA medical expense because reiki practitioners are not an authorized medical practitioner under the Income Tax Act
Is reiki CRA eligible in Canada?
No. Reiki treatments are not CRA-eligible medical expenses. Fees paid to a practitioner only qualify under the Medical Expense Tax Credit when that practitioner is authorized to practise as a medical practitioner in the province where the service is provided, and reiki is not a regulated health profession in any Canadian province. Because the service does not qualify, it cannot be reimbursed through a Health Spending Account.
What Does Not Qualify
- Reiki sessions with a certified reiki practitioner or reiki master
- Distance or remote reiki sessions
- Reiki attunements or training courses
- Reiki-branded crystals, stones, or wellness products
Good to Know
- Reiki is not massage therapy. Registered massage therapy provided by a licensed massage therapist is eligible in provinces that regulate the profession (see massage therapy). Reiki involves no hands-on massage and is not a regulated profession.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is reiki CRA eligible?
No. Under paragraph 118.2(2)(a) of the Income Tax Act, fees qualify only when paid to a practitioner authorized to practise in the province. Reiki is not a regulated profession in any Canadian province.
Can I claim reiki through my HSA?
No. Because reiki is not METC eligible, it cannot be reimbursed through a Health Spending Account.
Source
Based on the CRA's official eligible medical expenses list and the CRA's Authorized medical practitioners for purposes of the Medical Expense Tax Credit list.
This information is sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency's official Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC) reference guide (lines 33099 and 33199). This is not tax advice. For the most current rulings, consult the CRA directly or speak with a qualified tax professional.
Based on CRA data last updated 2026-01-20. Page last reviewed 2026-04-22.