We reached out to several experts in the field of energy healing to explore how different modalities can support the mind, body, and spirit in achieving balance and personal transformation. At Mystic Mag, we dive deep into the concept of energy and its influence on our overall well-being. Energy healing works by tapping into the body’s natural energy field to restore harmony, release blockages, and promote vitality. Through these practices, individuals can experience profound shifts in their emotional, physical, and spiritual states, leading to greater alignment and a healthier, more balanced life.
Owner of Skin Evolution, Lori Carhart: “Supporting Liberation Breathing”
We’ve asked Lori Carhart, owner of Skin Evolution, whether there are specific energy practices for overcoming negative thought patterns:
“I facilitate Liberation Breathing, which utilizes the breath to align the subconscious mind with the conscious mind which brings the individual into a sacred space of truth. When I do this technique, I immediately and intentionally recognize and bust through old dogma and thought patterns that have been imprinted onto the person. I find that the general population (in America) does not consider the human energy field real, so I start with clearing cynical thought patterns such as this and opening the space for balance and vitality. Once an individual starts to unpack inherited toxic thoughts, they begin to release cellular memory being held in the body and ‘peel the onion away’ allowing divine life force energy to come in and replenish mind, body & soul.
I also practice Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET) to release old emotions from the organ in the body where it originated. The body keeps the score! We physically retain all traumatic events in our lives, only to reactivate them over and over again! We can end this cycle by acknowledging where they are held in the body and cleansing the organs of all old trauma. Emotional trauma is stored in the cells of the body much like facts are stored in the cells of the brain. Negative or traumatic experiences, stress, unexpressed emotion, fear, anger, resentment or self-limiting beliefs can become “stuck” (or suppressed) in the body and inhibit or disrupt the flow of vital life force at a cellular level. These energy blockages limit our experience of life and can result in a lack of spontaneity, energy depletion, a feeling of unrest, agitation or disease. IET uses a unique Cellular Memory Map® to target specific areas in the body where trauma is stored, helping to release them on all levels – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. As these blocks are cleared, the suppressed charge of energy dissipates, and your energy field is re-balanced. The more your energy body opens and vital life force can flow freely through it, the closer you move to a natural state of pure homeostasis.”
Energy Medicine Practitioner, Amanda Brooks: “Realignment Is Always Possible”
Amanda Brooks, Energy Medicine Practitioner, answers what role energy alignment plays in achieving a positive mindset:
“When we are in energetic alignment, we reconnect with our core—the true essence of who we are, deeply in touch with our Divine Consciousness. In this state, life flows effortlessly. Decisions come with clarity, opportunities align naturally, and there’s a sense of peace and purpose guiding our every step.
But the truth is, life has a way of pulling us out of this alignment. Everyday experiences—stress, challenging relationships, work demands, or even the energy of spaces we occupy—can shift us away from our center. These disruptions can leave us feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or disconnected from ourselves and our purpose.
When we lose alignment, it can feel like everything becomes harder. We might struggle to make clear decisions, find ourselves repeating old patterns, or feel blocked in areas like abundance, creativity, or relationships.
The good news? Realignment is always possible. With intention, clearing, and the right tools, we can return to our natural state of balance. From this place, we are more resilient, inspired, and connected. We remember our power, our worth, and our ability to create the life we desire.
The journey to alignment is one of self-discovery and healing—a beautiful process of peeling back the layers that obscure our light, so we can live authentically, purposefully, and abundantly. When we align with our Divine Consciousness, we step into our highest potential, ready to embrace life with ease and flow.”
Traditional Naturopath Vladimira Dragnea: “Triple Warmer – a Very Powerful Energy System”
Vladimira Dragnea, Traditional Naturopath and Eden Energy Medicine Advanced Practitioner recommends techniques for using energy healing to reduce anxiety and stress:
“In Eden Method, formerly known as Eden energy medicine, we work with an energy system called Triple Warmer to reduce anxiety and the impact of stress on the body. Triple warmer is a meridian originating from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Donna Eden, founder of Eden Method, sees it as a very powerful energy system responsible for our fight-flight-freeze response. Triple Warmer evolved to protect us from harm in times when our survival was often threatened. In modern times, Triple Warmer doesn’t distinguish between a real threat and an imaginary one, which leads to its over-activation in response to regular daily stressors. Donna Eden developed energy techniques to calm an over-active Triple Warmer. Some of them are described below.
Triple Warmer Smoothie: Hold your face in your hands with your fingers on the temples and take a deep breath. Breathe in and trace a path around your ears and down the neck. Hang your hands on your shoulders for another deep breath. On the exhale, bring your hands over your heart chakra. Repeat several times.
Triple Warmer neurovascular hold: Place one hand on the side of your face, with your fingers touching the temple. Bring the thumb, index and middle finger of your other hand together and place them in a V at the bottom of your neck. Hold lightly and take 5 deep breaths. Repeat on the other side.
Holistic Reflexologist, Laura Norman: “Energy Healing Can Manage Physical Pain”
Laura Norman, Holistic Reflexologist and Educator shares the most effective energy healing modalities for physical pain relief:
“Energy healing can manage physical pain by balancing energy and promoting relaxation. Here are some of the most effective modalities:
Acupuncture/Acupressure: Based on traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture uses needles and acupressure uses finger pressure on specific energy points to relieve pain.
Chakra Balancing: This practice focuses on clearing and aligning the body’s energy sensors (chakras) to promote healing.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): This technique combines acupressure and affirmations by tapping specific energy points to release emotional and physical pain.
Meditation and Visualization: Guided imagery or meditation practices that use mental focus to reduce pain perception.
Qigong: This Chinese practice combines gentle movement, breathing exercises, and meditation to enhance the flow of energy, which can reduce chronic pain.
Reiki: This Japanese technique uses the practitioner’s hands to channel universal life energy, promoting relaxation and pain relief.
Sound Healing: This technique uses sound frequencies created with gongs, singing bowls, chimes, or tuning forks to harmonize the body’s energy.
Reflexology: I’ve studied and performed many energy healing modalities over the years, and I’ve found Reflexology to be one of the most effective modalities for pain relief. It leverages the idea that specific points on the feet, hands, face, and ears correspond to each organ gland and part of the body. Reflexology practitioners apply specialized finger and thumb techniques on these reflex points to soothe and stimulate nerves, which improves circulation, cleanses toxins, balances the body’s systems, releases endorphins, and promotes profound relaxation, all of which can alleviate pain associated with most health conditions.”
Sound Healer, Tom Kenyon: “Music Improves Both Physical and Mental Health”
Tom Kenyon, a Sound Healer, explains what role music plays in energy healing and personal transformation:
“The topic of sound (or vibrational healing) is vast and complex, too complex for me to discuss fully in the short space of this article. So, I will focus on one particular area—the use of sound and music for stress reduction, healing and increased brain performance.
Back in 1983, when I founded Acoustic Brain Research the concept of sound and music as a key to unlocking the brain’s unused potentials was just in its infancy. Forty-one years later, researchers around the world are in unison that sound and music have unique and significant contributions when it comes to stress reduction and health.
Music as Medicine
In 2024, Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor of Harvard Women’s Health Watch published an article on Music as Medicine under the auspices of the Harvard Medical School.
The focus of the article is (was?) on some specific neurological effects of music and its ability to activate the parasympathetic nervous system as a stress-reducing strategy. The research is clear on this matter—music can, under the right conditions, significantly reduce the stress response causing the body/mind complex to enter a greater state of homeostasis or balance.
The physical and mental/emotional benefits of such a music-based strategy are clear. By listening to certain types of music, we can significantly reduce the damaging effects of stress and improve both physical and mental health.
Here is a link to the complete article: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/music-as-medicine
The Effect of Music on the Human Stress Response
This important research article was published by plos.org in 2013. I consider it to be one of the landmark studies in the field of Music Therapy. The authors summarized this technical paper as follows.
“Prolonged periods of stress are related to poor individual health and associated with substantial financial costs for society. As a result, the development of cost effected stress prevention or stress management approaches has become an important endeavor of current research efforts. Music has been shown to beneficially affect stress-related physiological, as well as cognitive and emotional processes. Thus, the use of listening to music as an economical, non-invasive, and highly accepted intervention tool has received special interest in the management of stress and stress-related health issues.”
Here is a link to the complete article including the names of the researchers:
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0070156
CONCLUSION:
Energy healing provides a powerful approach to restoring balance and alignment in the mind, body, and spirit. By addressing energetic blockages, these practices support physical healing, emotional release, and mental clarity. Whether used to alleviate stress, enhance vitality, or foster spiritual growth, energy healing offers transformative benefits. Embracing these modalities can help individuals achieve greater well-being, moving toward a state of harmony and improved overall health. Energy healing is a pathway to deeper self-awareness and personal transformation.
CREDITS:
Lori Carhart | Skin Evolution | www.myskinevolution.com
Amanda Brooks | Find Your Inner Harmony | www.findyourinnerharmony.co.uk
Dr. Vladimira Dragnea | Blooming Healthllc | www.bloominghealthllc.com
Laura Norman | Laura Norman | www.lauranorman.com
Tom Kenyon | Tom Kenyon | www.tomkenyon.com
