Mariel is a heart-centered hands-on healing technique introduced in 1983 by its creator, Ethel Lombardi, an international healer/teacher and Reiki Master taught by Mrs. Hawayo Takata of the Usui Reiki tradition. Mariel is the essence of the Feminine and was brought into existence in an effort to balance the patriarchal energy dominating Mother Earth and her people. The energy of Mariel probes to the core of the soul and facilitates the release, at a cellular level, of old blockages, patterns, memories, traumas, and pain. Mariel releases these memories. There is a similarity between a Mariel healing and a Reiki healing. The energy that is being used is very loving and gentle. This healing can be beneficial for emotional and physical problems.

There are 3 symbols with this energy, and this is the healing energy of the Mother Mary.