Scientific evidence increasingly supports that humans possess an energy system which is intricately linked with physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of individuals. When methods of therapeutic energy healing are integrated with traditional healthcare solutions, positive client outcomes emerge.
EHI practitioners employ chakra and aura clearing practices to assist clients in moving beyond patterns, behaviors and themes that stand in their way of full healing. Their programs build upon one another while meeting all client needs simultaneously.
Therapeutic Touch
Therapeutic touch (TT) is an modernized form of ancient hand-on healing practices. Pioneered by Dolores Krieger, RN, PhD and Dora Kunz in the 1970s, TT rests upon a belief that there exists an energy field around and within each person that supports healing; tapping this energy allows one to activate their body’s own natural healing capacity.
Studies of Therapeutic Touch have demonstrated its efficacy at inducing relaxation responses, decreasing anxiety, pain and stress levels while speeding wound healing. Furthermore, it may help alleviate chronic illness symptoms while improving quality of life – all benefits which apply equally well for infants, the elderly, terminally ill people as well as plants and animals alike.
A session typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes and involves placing their hands above their client’s head and body while using rhythmical hand motions in rhythmical patterns. Patients remain fully clothed during treatment sessions which last between 15-30 minutes.
With more UK National Health Service institutions incorporating complementary and alternative medicine therapies into healthcare plans, demand for certified professionals in holistic health is on the rise. AFHT’s Certificate in Therapeutic Touch provides learners with skills and knowledge needed to promote healing and wellbeing using energy-based practices while offering insight into ethical considerations and the role of therapeutic touch practitioners within healthcare or wellness settings.
Healing Touch
Healing Touch is an energy healing practice based on the belief that our bodies and minds are interdependent. This form of energy medicine employs gentle hand techniques to restructure a patient’s energetic field in order to accelerate natural healing processes, often being offered alongside conventional medical treatment at hospitals.
At each session, clients relax on a massage table or sit comfortably in a chair and remain fully clothed while being massaged by the practitioner who then manipulates their energy field by placing his/her hands in various locations around and above their body. Most clients feel deeply relaxed or even fall asleep during sessions that last five to an hour long.
Healing Touch provides twelve simple, yet effective hands-on techniques designed to promote healing and increase wellness in yourself and others. Students gain an understanding of the human energy system as well as confidence when discussing it with clients, providing them with a framework in which they can work. Level 2 builds upon this foundational knowledge by offering additional therapeutic techniques for use within healing practices.
Energy healing therapy can be an invaluable addition to traditional healthcare. It may help with anxiety relief, pain reduction, supporting cancer treatments and strengthening immunity systems – and creating an overall sense of well-being. But while energy healing may offer temporary relief from physical ailments, in order for clients to achieve lasting health they must address underlying issues as well.
Reiki
Reiki is a form of spiritual healing and relaxation therapy designed to assist the body’s ability to heal itself. Reiki sessions typically last 15-20 minutes while lying down, with practitioners applying gentle pressure with their hands in at least 12 positions on or above an individual’s fully clothed body; including chakra points. A typical session takes 15-20 minutes.
Reiki practitioners believe that by balancing an individual’s energy field, healing can occur. They also use it as a way of connecting with God or whatever higher power someone may believe in, acting only as facilitators in nature’s healing process rather than actual healers themselves. Reiki uses Ki, an energy considered universal life force energy found within all living things.
Reiki has not been shown to cause any harmful side effects; however, it’s essential that individuals find a qualified practitioner with an in-depth knowledge of its practice and benefits. Practitioners should be trained, insured, possess first aid skills and belong to professional associations in order to guarantee its safety. Be wary of anyone claiming that reiki treatments can cure serious illnesses or advises stopping other treatments; neither claim is supported by credible research. While evidence for effectiveness remains scarce at best; two 2024 studies involving people waiting for surgery as well as 2021 clinical trials both found that reiki reduced anxiety significantly – studies involving people waiting for surgery both indicated that its use was effective against anxiety reduction by 40%!
Meditation
Meditation is a practice that can help to relax the mind and focus your attention. Meditation has many health benefits that have been demonstrated over time; such as reduced stress levels, anxiety levels, depression levels and pain levels as well as improved mood, sleep quality, self-esteem perception and quality of life. Meditation can even help those living with chronic illnesses cope better as it fosters spiritual connections; alone or as part of a group practice meditating can provide great benefits; beginners may prefer certain techniques over others for getting started meditating.
Meditation should be part of your daily routine and it takes practice to get used to. A quiet setting with minimal distractions such as noise, TV or other devices is ideal. Some may choose music or sounds while meditating as well.
Meditation techniques range from focusing on one’s breathing or repeating a mantra to concentrating on specific parts of the body, like the heart, stomach or head. Over time, these practices may become either more focused or passive depending on one’s experience and goals for meditation.
Some forms of meditation are considered religious, such as Hinduism’s chanting or Sufi’s focused breathing exercises; however, most nonreligious meditation is accessible and practiced by anyone. If you have a medical condition it’s wise to speak to your physician first as some medications could potentially interact with meditative practices and it should also be avoided if suffering from severe mental illness or conditions that exacerbate stress levels.
Qigong
Traditional Chinese Medicine’s signature practice, Qigong (pronounced “chee-gung”) is an ancient technique combining flowing movement and meditation for physical and mental wellness. Similar to Tai Chi but without martial arts focus, qigong puts more of an emphasis on health benefits through energy flow cultivation rather than fighting skills training.
Over recent decades, qigong has grown increasingly popular in Western cultures. Studies have demonstrated its effectiveness at relieving anxiety and depression symptoms as well as improving balance in those suffering from Parkinson disease, increasing energy levels and decreasing blood pressure.
Medical Qigong is an alternative healing modality which utilizes exercises, breathing techniques and meditation techniques prescribed by practitioners to assist their clients in cleansing, redirecting and restoring energy – helping alleviate symptoms for many conditions. During sessions with an instructor or practitioner, individuals work on cleansing, redirecting, and restoring their energy sources in order to create more balance in their energy fields.
Although research into qigong’s benefits continues to expand, it’s still wise to consult your healthcare provider prior to beginning this practice. As some forms of qigong may be too intense for beginners, it’s advisable to start gradually before gradually building up your practice over time. Also try different varieties until one feels right for you!
Acupuncture
Utilizing centuries-old theories and ideas, acupuncture involves stimulating specific acupoints on the body with needles to balance out vital energy (qi). Acupuncturists usually place needles at meridians that connect acupuncture points according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Acupuncture has long been used to treat pain, musculoskeletal conditions and more. According to studies conducted by the NIH, it can reduce chronic neck and shoulder pain, low back pain, osteoarthritis pain and menstrual cramps as well as depression, stress and anxiety levels; additionally treating nausea/vomiting/asthma/hot flashes in women are among its many applications.
Acupuncture can even improve skin’s appearance by creating a healthier environment within the body that naturally reveals its glow, making acupuncture an excellent natural anti-ageing approach that’s less invasive and more effective than chemical peels. As people become increasingly concerned with the side effects and long-term damages from prescription medications, more are turning towards alternative healing methods like massage therapists and acupuncturists; massage therapists can expect 17.7% employment increases through 2033!
