We get asked this question frequently!
Energy Medicine is typically considered an alternative, complementary, or holistic
approach to medicine that is focused on the physical body’s subtle energy field. It is
not always recognized by mainstream medicine. Though some hospitals and
facilities use Energy Medicine for pain management. As a result, Energy Medicine
finds itself being in the position of straddling two worlds.
Energy Medicine functions within the parameters of our subtle energy systems,
treating our whole energetic bodies. Chakras, meridians, and auric field are familiar
terms that apply to the subtle energy system. Our energy system is the essence of
our living life force (energy) that resides in and around our physical body. A healthy
energy system reflects as a healthy vibrant body and life. We are vibrational
physical beings!
Healing Touch is one of many modalities within Energy Medicine. The Healing
Touch Program TM defines Healing Touch as “an energy healing therapy in which
practitioners consciously use their hands in a heart centered and intentional way to
enhance, support, and facilitate physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and
self-healing.” Healing Touch activates your parasympathetic nervous system. When
your body enters the parasympathetic state, your body is given the space it needs to
heal, recuperate, understand, learn, and process.
Is Healing Touch different then Reiki?
Yes and no. Reiki and Healing Touch are both energy medicine modalities. They both
work with the subtle energy system seeking energy balance and harmony. Each
modality promotes techniques specific to said modality and the philosophy of that
modality. Healing Touch is unique from other modalities because it is closely
structured around the nursing process, with the hope that someday it can
seamlessly be incorporated into the healthcare setting in conjunction to
traditional medicine.
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