Healing is a process. It is not always a “cure,” but it is always getting to a different, usually better, place. Healing is holistic: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Often, what feels like physical pain has its origin in emotions or spirit. Emotional pain can be caused by something physical. The symptoms often do not reflect the cause. Usually, we must remove the pain, discomfort or disease in layers – over time – just like peeling an onion. Frequently, the root cause cannot be directly addressed unless other issues are dealt with first.
Our bodies are miraculous in their innate self-healing wisdom. Our role in healing is to assist, then get out of the way. We can do that by learning good self-care practices and recognizing that everything is energy: food, thoughts, money, verbal expression, attitudes, beliefs, and the people and environments around us. Usually, we must invite some change into our lives to heal.
Healing Touch and Reiki are two energy-work protocols that can help you reach a state of deep relaxation in body, mind and spirit. It is from this place of deep rest that your body can begin to heal itself. I combine the two protocols in every session, which is done on a massage table in a safe, relaxing setting. Clothing remains on, except for shoes, belts, certain jewelry, and eyeglasses. Both Healing Touch and Reiki involve light touch on energy centers and along energy meridians of the body. When working to clear the bio-field surrounding the body, there is no touch. Sessions last 1.5 hours. We typically talk a bit before and after the session, but most of the time is spent on the relaxing treatment.
Many people feel better after just one session; others see that they must take time to patiently and lovingly peel away layers of imbalance and pain. Whatever your situation, know that I will appreciate your trust, value your confidentiality, and bring all that I have to assist you with your own self-healing.
Call Joy Black at 804-971-7135 to make an energy work appointment or check our calendar to find out when her next Qigong class will be.