What is the human energy system? The human energy system is comprised of three major parts: The energy field (referred to as aura or biofield), the energy centers (chakras), and the energy tracts (meridians). The energy system is the essence of life and is often referred to as prana, soul, chi, ki, qi, life energy, universal force, or life force; most cultures around the world have a name for this energy. Common experiences of human energy include sensing a person's presence when he can't yet be seen, feelings of invaded personal space, knowing when a room or group of people feels good and uplifting or feels heavy and draining.
All healing is self healing. For example, a physician can set two bone fragments in place, but the body itself finally heals the split. The physician simply facilitates and directs the process. In the same way, Healing Touch facilitates the healing process as well, but from an energy perspective rather than just a physical perspective. It is a complementary mode of health care which, when used in conjunction with traditional medicine, enhances its overall effectiveness. Healing Touch practitioners use touch and intentionality to realign the energy flow, reactivating the mind/body/spirit connection to eliminate blockages to self-healing.
What is a typical Healing Touch session like?. A first session is an hour and 15 minutes, as it includes an intake interview and initial assessment. The client is asked the common questions (age, medical history, medications, etc.) and some not so common questions (What do you do to relieve stress? What do you do to relax? Do you meditate? What are your religious or spiritual beliefs / practices? What do you hope to get out of the session?, etc.) A treatment is usually given on a massage table or in a chair, though Healing Touch can be adapted to any setting (hospital bed, wheel chair, accident scene, etc.) The client is fully clothed for the treatment. The practitioner begins by assessing the energy field, feeling for variances in temperature, vibration, etc. Any one of a number of energy balancing techniques may be used, depending on the individual situation. Every session after the first is one hour in length.
Because Healing Touch influences the whole person on all levels, people have used it as an effective treatment for:
Pain Control | Anxiety Reduction | Relaxation | Surgery Support | Neck and Back Problems | Headaches & Migraines | Premature Infants | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Wound & Fracture Healing | Labor & Childbirth Support | Cancer | Premenstrual Syndrome | Grief Management | Disease Prevention | General Well Being | Spiritual Enhancement | Heart & Lung Disease | Hypertension | Arthritis | Skin Problems | Diabetes | HIV or AIDS | Autoimmune Disorders | Multiple Sclerosis |
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