What is Energy Healing?

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Jean Buckborough

Publish date

05/14/2025
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Gratitude

I began using Energy Healing about 24 years ago, first for myself and then with clients.  Before that time, I honestly never heard of it.  As a Registered Nurse, I needed to take Continuing Education Classes to maintain my Nursing License.  I had recently moved to Arizona from Massachusetts – a lifelong dream of mine.  After I had been here about a year, my nursing license came up for renewal, so I began looking for courses that would meet the requirements.  I found a Reiki class, signed up for it, and completed it.

This began my journey into the Energy Healing World.  A month later, I was taking my 2nd Reiki Class, and shortly after that, I became a Reiki Master. Since then, I have studied and practiced several other Energy Healing modalities, including EFT, Tuning Forks, The Body Code, The Emotion Code, and Quantum Biofeedback. The power of Energy Healing never ceases to amaze me. My intuition guides me to determine which modalities to use with my clients.

Understanding Energy Healing and Its Benefits

In a world where stress and fatigue often dominate our lives, alternative healing practices like energy healing have gained popularity as a means of restoring balance, harmony, and well-being to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual body. Energy healing is a holistic approach that focuses on restoring the body’s natural energy flow, aiming to remove blockages and promote overall health. But what exactly is energy healing, and how can it benefit you? Let’s dive into this ancient yet powerful practice.

What is Energy Healing?

We are physical beings, however, we live in an energetic body and energetic world. Our bodies contain several energetic systems, and these energetic systems can be activated or deactivated to promote healing and wellness. Practitioners use different techniques to balance and harmonize energy. This is accomplished by removing blockages that have created physical, emotional, or mental distress. Many energy healing modalities have been practiced for centuries, drawing from ancient traditions and modern advancements alike.

Some Types of Energy Healing Modalities

There are many forms of energy healing, each with its unique approach:

  1. Reiki – A Japanese technique that involves the transfer of universal energy through the hands of a practitioner to promote relaxation and flow through the energy channels to promote healing.
  2. Pranic Healing – A practice that uses life-force energy (prana) to cleanse and energize the body’s energy centers.
  3. Quantum Healing – A practice that combines meditation and breathing techniques to align energy and promote cellular balance and rejuvenation.
  4. Chakra Balancing – Focuses on aligning and clearing the body’s seven chakras to enhance emotional and physical well-being.
  5. Crystal Healing – Uses crystals and gemstones to absorb, direct, and enhance energy flow within the body.

Benefits of Energy Healing

Energy healing offers a range of benefits, supporting both the mind and body:

  1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety – By promoting deep relaxation, energy healing helps to calm the nervous system and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, which promotes healing.
  2. Enhances Emotional Well-Being – Many people experience emotional release during energy healing sessions, helping them process trauma, grief, and negative emotions that are stuck in the physical body.
  3. Boosts Physical Healing – Energy healing can support the body’s natural ability to heal by improving circulation, reducing pain, increasing vitality, and reducing stress by clearing blockages in the energy systems.
  4. Improves Mental Clarity – By balancing energy flow, individuals often feel a greater sense of focus, heightened mental clarity, and spiritual awareness.
  5. Strengthens the Immune System – A well-balanced energy field helps support immune function, making the body more resilient to illness.

Is Energy Healing Right for You?

Energy healing is a non-invasive and complementary practice that can be beneficial for anyone seeking wellness. Whether you’re dealing with pain, stress, physical discomfort, or emotional challenges, energy healing can provide support, rebalancing, and promote overall well-being. It can work alongside traditional medicine to enhance recovery and healing.