In my own 'practice' my clients tend to have a lot of questions about energy healing work. Energy healing goes by many names: Reiki (Ray-kee), laying of hands, Healing Hands, Quantum Touch, Craniosacral, Bowenwork, Therapeutic Touch, etc. Again, my intention with this blog is to clear up any questions the everyday person may have regarding it.
The primary question is: Where does the "Energy" come from?
Many in the healing field trust that energy roots from the:
God/Holy Spirit/Life Force/The Force/Great Spirit/Universe/
Unconditional Love Heart Space. And although there are tons of energy
healing techniques out there, the general rooted intention to help create that space
for a client is unconditional love with no attachment to outcome. Often times when people think of unconditional love, they think of
romantic love, but unconditional love is what many describe as how a parent feels staring at their newborn- wonder, awe, and willingness to just let their newborn be.
As a result, what makes energy healing successful for both client and practitioner is the unconditional love intention behind the each party.
What about a person calling themselves a 'Healer'?
According to Richard Gordon, founder of Quantum Touch, " No person can heal another, the practitioner simply creates and holds a space for the client to self-heal."
Saying I'm a self-healing space creator is a mouthful, so the term is healer is used a generality.
How does the practitioner create the space for a client to self-heal?
The practitioner creates the space by raising their own vibration, asking Ego and Worry step aside, and simply listening, and following the flow of the clients energy. In essence, the healer is not the person "doing all the work" but together the client and practitioner are co-creating a space for both parties to self-heal.
It is of the upmost importance the practitioner step aside Ego. Because Ego involves: judgement, criticism, attachment to outcome, which in turn turns away the intention of unconditional love of self-healing. To follow, it is important for Worry to be put aside on the healer's part too. When a healer is distracted by their everyday concerns such as: laundry, dog throwing up on the floor, a loved on who is ill, their worry detracts away from the Unconditional Love. Hence why many healers may go into a semi-meditative state while working
What are some different ways healers work?
Different healers experience and "listen" to energy in different ways. Some 'see' blockages, images, and what's happening in the body in their mind's eye, others feel it or even smell it, while others can hear words about whats going on from the body Some practitioners hands may become very cool or very hot doing energy work. Some may pick up on past lives that are effecting the client negatively.
Each healer possesses their own unique tools and abilities in assisting in their and their client's self-growth journey.
Is it safe? Can it hurt?
Energy work in itself is safe and ethical if done with consent with pure intentions.
Most times people feel calm and centered after energy work. However, there have been times when clients have felt worse before feeling better after energy work, particularly clients with radiation and chemotherapy exposure. Since the practitioner may literally be clearing crap out of the aura, it sometimes needs to be physically released via nausea, vomiting, etc. Other times when people are working on emotional conflicts they may feel very run down, tired, and just "unwell", these 'clearing flus' are common and typically only last 2-3 days. Generally, clients are encouraged to take Epsom salt baths and drink plenty of water.
How much does it cost? Is it okay to charge?
Cost depends on geographic location and the healer themselves. At the moment, insurance does not cover energy work, although we hope that changes in the near future. Typically most healers do not charge more than $125 for energy working. It is acceptable for healers to charge a fee, but many do not see it as a taking from you to give to them, it is instead an energetic exchange. Often times if clients can't afford a session I ask for a barter such as an exchange of food, a skills, or task.
I hope this answers any vital questions the everyday person may have about energy work any other questions can be directed to me at meredithrosemcdonough@gmail.com
