Energy Therapies
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT)
Bodytalk Access
Energy Medicine
Energy Therapies
Blocked energy flow can cause emotional, mental, and physical disharmony; the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture releases this energy with the use of needles. Contemporary modalities facilitate the same release of psychological issues with the practice of holding or tapping on particular energy points.
Energy is the invisible foundation for the health of your Self, it is only natural, then, that a shift in any blocked or heavy energy will produce a shift in your emotions, state of mind, and physical health.
The following energy therapies can leave you feeling lighter and more relaxed, can be used effectively in both individual and group settings, and can also be demonstrated for self-application.
| “In every culture and in every medical tradition before us, healing was accomplished by moving energy.” — Albert Szent-Györgyi, Nobel Laureate in Medicine |
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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
EFT is an energy therapy that involves tapping on acupressure points on the body, which causes a shift of energy that can release negative emotions, pain, and fear. It has been successful with a wide range of emotional, health, and performance issues.
| In the short time I’ve known Sandy, we’ve had a wonderful working friendship (I help her take care of her web editing; she helps me take care of my energy) — I’ve escaped a toxic and abusive relationship, found a beautiful new home in a safe and peaceful tree-filled neighborhood, am on a much happier footing with my family, and have survived several medical crises. Whether good luck or good energy, I’m so glad to have had Sandy help me let down my guard just enough to experience the healing realities of the universe. — ME, Burnaby |
I often use a body-centred method of EFT as a tool to explore where the body is storing these emotions; this process often illuminates the aspects of ourselves that we struggle with. Also a powerful tool for performance or goal setting, EFT allows a release of the limiting beliefs we can impose on ourselves and provides an opportunity for new experiences.
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Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT)
TAT is a gentle method of energy healing, which is used to release the emotional charge around a troubling situation. It involves holding specific areas on the head while focussing attention on a series of verbal cues. People can feel a profound sense of relaxation as well as a noticable release from their charged emotional state after using this technique.
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Bodytalk Access
Bodytalk Access is an energy medicine that works with the body’s own innate wisdom to maintain health and ward off illness. It helps support hydration of the body, balances the nervous system, strengthens the immune system, and helps to relax the mind and body.
I use Bodytalk Access in a session with clients presenting with physical challenges; it can be used before a session for calming and centring; and after a session to help integrate the energy work we’ve just done.
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Toxins, electromagnetic fields (such as those surrounding our cell phones and computers), “sick” buildings, stress, and so many other things in our environment can affect our energy fields in a negative way. This can leave us feeling scattered, fatigued, unable to concentrate, and can negatively affect our health.
A variety of energy balances can be applied to strengthen and reconstruct our energy systems. Touch for Health and Energy Medicine techniques can be used to increase mental clarity, focus, and all-over energy.
| “Energy medicine is the future of all medicine.” — Norm Shealy, MD, PhD, Founding President of the American Holistic Medical Association |