What is Energy Healing

Vibrational Healing

What Is It?

Vibrational Healing is grounded in the belief that the human body is a part of universal life force energy, and that this energy flows through and within every part of the body. This life force energy is called Qi in Chinese, Ki in Japanese, Prana in Ayurveda. When this energy flow is blocked or excessive, the body's functions become impaired, which can lead to symptoms of distress and eventually disease.

Vibrational Healing shares many of the same beliefs about the body and energy as traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, Shiatsu, Reiki, and other energy systems. In these systems, by correcting energy imbalances in the body, we can assist to bring about a healthy state.

Energy flows through the body in various "channels," called meridians in Shiatsu and acupressure systems. The meridian system contains several hundred meridian points that can be manipulated to assist energy flows throughout the body. Energy is also contained within the body, with the densest tissue, the bones, being the most potent channel for energy. In addition, there are major energy bodies, called Chakras, where the energy gathers in a vortex-like center. Maps of the Chakras in the body generally present 7 major Chakras along the centerline of body, and several more outside the body and along the extremities.

Each Chakra is associated with a major nerve plexus and gland system, which may explain how opening the energy pathways can increase the functioning of these physical organs. The nerve plexuses of the lower three Chakras are of the Central Nervous System, and those of the upper Chakras are of the Autonomic Nervous System. The lower Chakras are associated with the adrenals and sexual glands, and the upper Chakras are associated with the pancreas, heart, thyroid, pineal, and pituitary glands. Vibrational Healing includes diagnostic techniques such as pendulum assessment and applied Kinesiology, which allows the practitioner to diagnose the client's energy body, finding areas of energy imbalance. The practitioner can then apply various therapeutic interventions that can assist the energy channels to balance by releasing energy where there are blockages and assisting the increase of energy in areas that are depleted.

How Does It Work?

Proponents of Vibrational Healing believe that energy imbalance in the body results in illness. By gently introducing a directed energy flow to a person, a Vibrational Healing Practitioner helps to balance the energy, allowing healing energy to again flow freely through the person's body. There have been no extensive studies showing direct health benefits with this form of therapy, but there is much anecdotal history, some going back centuries, about the efficacy of the techniques that are used. During the session, the client will achieve a deep state of relaxation, which will help to balance the Autonomic Nervous System and may trigger the release of hormones and neurotransmitters that can help to decrease pain and increase the sense of well-being.

Another benefit is in assisting with the release of emotional energy, as well as increased awareness of mind-body patterns that contribute to the imbalances. Most people who receive a vibrational healing session note a decrease in their stress levels, which has long been recognized as a major contributor to increased wellness.

What You Can Expect

Receiving Vibrational Healing is a soothing experience. The session begins with a thorough health history, as well as a discussion of the conditions for which the client is seeking relief. Many times clients will be referred to a Vibrational Healing Practitioner by another health care practitioner, in which case the practitioner will become aware of any past diagnoses and treatments.

The practitioner will then do an energy "diagnosis," using various techniques that can bring to awareness the major areas of imbalance. Some of the techniques used will include body scanning, either visually or with hands on or off the body. The practitioner may also use a pendulum to read the energy flows at each Chakra, as well as Applied Kinesiology to uncover connections in the body that would lead to muscle weakness (such as allergies, emotional dissonance, etc.)

As the practitioner gets information from the body, she will discuss various possibilities for treatment. A well trained practitioner will have several options for treatment, including hands-on healing techniques, similar to Reiki, Shiatsu, or massage; the use of scents (Aromatherapy); the use of colored light, either as light directed onto the body through colored foils or with the client wearing colored glasses; the use of tuning forks or the voice (harmonics); movement therapies, such as muscle energy technique; and dialogue.

A Vibrational Healing session usually lasts an hour, depending on the condition being addressed. For basic stress reduction, a few sessions initially, and then periodic follow-up sessions, are usually sufficient. For the treatment of disease conditions, long-term treatment, in conjunction with one or more other medical practitioners (e.g., naturopath, chiropractor, homeopath) may be required.

Health Benefits

Vibrational Healing is not a substitute for conventional medical care. However, as an adjunct treatment in concert with other treatments (e.g., herbs or other medications, chiropractic adjustments, etc.) Vibrational Healing can be a very effective and non-invasive approach.

By balancing the body's energy pathways and assisting with creating a sense of well being, Vibrational Healing may also be effective in the treatment of minor emotional conditions, such as situational depression. The trained practitioner will have treatments for many diseases of the nervous system, liver, immune system, adrenals, endocrine system, and respiratory system.

How To Choose a Practitioner

There is no local or national standard for Vibrational Healing Practitioners, Many who practice Vibrational Healing may be licensed as massage therapists, physical therapists, nurses, etc. Ask your physician, a friend, or a trusted health care practitioner for a referral to a Vibrational Healing Practitioner.

Cautions

• Vibrational Healing is not a substitute for traditional health care. It is not intended as primary care, and for clients with a diagnosed disease, should be done in concert with a health care team.
• Vibrational Healing is not intended as emergency care. While some injuries will respond to Vibrational Healing techniques, it is best to get the diagnostic tests necessary to show fractures or other traumatic injuries to the body.