The body is a self-healing organism, so it’s really about clearing things out of the way so the body can heal itself.

- Barbara Brennan

WHAT IS IT?

Bio-energy healing, otherwise known as ‘energy medicine’, is classified as a form of holistic healing that treats emotional, mental and physical ailments. It is built upon the premise that there is an etheric field (bio-energy system), now scientifically proven, that surrounds the body and is capable of self-regeneration in the event of disruption to its naturally occurring state. However, to stimulate this natural regenerative ability the bio-energy field needs to be rebalanced by removing trapped energy (‘blockages’) that has manifested in undesirable emotional, mental and physical issues. Therefore bio-energy healing works to remove such blockages, create balance and subsequently restore wellness.

WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?

The origins of bio-energy healing can be traced back thousands of years to various traditions, initially India, China and Japan, and is generally known as a life force or life giving energy that is present in all living organisms. Ancient Indian tradition proclaims a universal life breath called ‘prana ’, Sanskrit for constant movement or motion. The Chinese refer to this universal life force as ‘chi ’, which had its earliest mention in the ‘I Ching’ (otherwise known as ‘The Book of Change’); an ancient Chinese divination text published in the 9th century BC. Chi flows through non-physical meridian lines in the body and consists of two polar opposite forces (the yin and yang) that must be brought into balance to achieve wellness.

• Bio-energy healing is constructed upon the principles of Indian and Chinese energy systems. Specifically, the chakra system identifies seven major energy centers.

• From an energetic perspective each chakra is associated with various physical, mental, and emotional qualities and conditions.

• Each chakra is also a representation of physical parts of the body, including major glands and organs.

• Unbalanced chakras where blockages have manifested result in dis-ease or malfunctioning of the respective physical body part.

Blockages can result from a variety of issues and traumas suffered, trapping energy in the physical cells and thriving on unhealthy thought patterns, beliefs, habits and characteristics. Blockages can either be of an excessive or deficient state (sometimes both), or they can be balanced which means the energy is flowing freely.

HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM REIKI?

A certified Reiki Master Teacher provides Reiki healers with an “attunement” which attunes them to what is known as “Reiki energy”; enabling the practitioner to use this energy for others as well as themselves. A Reiki practitioner will attend a weekend course, or two weekends depending on the level, to be able to be called a practitioner.

Bio-energy healing practitioners spend at least a year, and up to 3 or 4 years, training in spiritual or energy work. They effectively become a channel for energy management, including through meditation and direction of intention, into various centers and levels of their clients’ bio-energetic sphere. This level of energy healing includes identifying the root cause of symptoms within the energy system. Practitioners use a wide variety of advanced and targeted techniques as they move clients through different stages of the healing curve.

MY PRACTICE

I was formally and rigorously trained to use an advanced system of energy healing which works to balance the human bio-field. I have further built upon these techniques over the years through my experience with clients and higher consciousness practices. Today I operate a holistic healing model by recognizing that true wellness is characterized by the integration and interdependency of physical, mental, emotional and energetic qualities in the human body. I offer bio-energy healing options for coaching program clients to deeply integrate energy healing work into their experience which provides an opportunity for a dynamic and rewarding holistic health journey.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Everyone experiences energy differently.

• Some will feel nothing while others experience a tingling sensation or know precisely where in their body the practitioner, or energy healer, is working. You do not need to feel the energy for it to be as effective as someone who reacts strongly. This usually represents the sensitivity level of one to energy and not necessarily the power of healing transmitted by the practitioner.

• Some may feel very relaxed and at ease during a session while others can experience unease and in some cases physical sickness. As it is with the healing curve, particularly for treatment of at least four sessions, one becomes worse before becoming better.

• On average it takes one to three sessions to initially breakthrough the energy cycle of an individual. Unbeknownst to some, their identify is tied to the ailment which makes it challenging for healing to materialize. In this case, fundamental belief systems must be addressed alongside energy work for sustainable results.

• Clients are recommended to avoid alcohol for at least 24 to 48 hours before and after a session and to drink plenty of water to aid with the clearing process.

• Each bio-energy session includes:

  • feedback on the energetic profile of the client i.e. specific energy centers

  • healing recommendations for imbalanced energy centers

  • energetic preparation and/ or integration for sacred medicine ceremonies and psychedelic experiences e.g. Ayahuasca, Iboga, Psilocybin.

• Depending on the client’s system, energy healing sessions last between 45 minutes to 1 hour and are inclusive of email feedback post session.

• A series of four sessions allows the client to experience a purposefully structured full cycle of the healing curve, over a period of five to six weeks. The amount of time it takes to see improvements in one’s condition depends on the nature, severity and length of the ailment or issue, along with the client’s response to healing.

• Bio-energy sessions are remote and available worldwide (and as of of June 1, 2022, only available as part of coaching programs).

ENERGY MEDICINE IS A NON-LINEAR PROCESS

Bio-energy healing reveals various experiences or shifts in mental, emotional, and physical spheres. It is important to pay attention and look for clues as to how the shifts are occurring. This includes ‘coincidences’ in life, where the energy may be repelling, attracting or bringing attention to underlying situations which are inadvertently influencing the ability of healing to materialize.

Energy works in layers and, as a source of infinite intelligence, self-directs i.e. it independently moves to where it needs to go. This may result in addressing other issues first before the initial intention is healed. Understanding and surrendering to this process is fundamental to working with your subtle body and achieving true holistic health.

Note that it is not the practitioner who makes the energy healing occur but rather it is that the therapist or energy healer acts as a conduit to facilitate the healing journey in the client by triggering the natural responses of the body. It is crucial that the client keep an open mind regarding his/her belief in their ability to heal and be well again, and that mindset is present and authentic.

The results of many case studies support an increasing volume of widespread literature substantiating bio-energy therapy as an effective healing art, including but not limited to the work of Dr. William Bengston (as detailed in his book The Energy Cure) to heal cancer patients and scientifically proven as a technique to cure mice of cancer.

SUITABILITY

Due to health and safety reasons bio-energy healing is not offered to individuals

• using a pacemaker

• with a past history of epilepsy

• pregnant for less than 12 weeks

• under the age of 18 years old unless a parent/ guardian is physically present