Energy-Based Healing

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. There are many people doing energy based healing. Some have formal training with credentials and others do not. Just because someone doesn't have formal training does not mean they aren't good. Read their web site and notice how you "feel" about what they wrote.

If you want someone who can also help with psychological or emotional issues you'd do best finding someone with both a psycho-therapy background as well as an energy healing background.

There are many different types of modalities in energy based healing. Some are purely intuitive and others use an evaluation and protocol. Notice what attracts you.

Remember that referrals are great, but someone that works well with your friend may not work well with you.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. I'd want to know their qualifications. What training have they had? How long have they been doing this work? How do they evaluate what I need?

One secret is that finding someone who focuses on one or two modalities usually means that person is more of an expert, if she or he has been doing it long enough, than someone who advertises being a jack of all trades.

Many energy healers have learned numerous modalities but focus on only a few. They usually have one or two they really like. For instance, I'm trained in a number of modalities but specialize in BodyTalk and PSYCH-K. Ask the person what their favorite modality is.

Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. What modalities do you use?
How long have you used each modality?
Do you integrate various modalities? If so, how?
What is your specialty or niche?
What do you need to know from me?
Do you have any credentials?
When you see an energy based healer, what modality do you prefer?
Do you receive regular energy based healing?
What are your policies regarding insurance?
What are your policies about me missing appointments?
What is your policy if you miss an appointment?
What form of payment do you take?
Can you work at a distance?

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. What are your goals? Many people come with a vague purpose. The more definite you can be with what you want, the better able the healing profession will be to assist you.

Are you willing to do homework assignments? Energy healing is not just something someone does TO you. You have to participate in your healing by making positive steps in your life. If the energy healing professional gives you an assignment, know that is based upon his or her experience at what works best.

Do you really want to get better? That may seem like a strange question, but many people demonstrate by their actions they don't really want to change.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. I bring to my work three areas of expertise. I'm a licensed psychotherapist carrying the LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) license. I have a BS and MS degree in Psychology. In addition, I have a doctorate in Mind-Body Psychology.

Energy healing has a strong spiritual component. I am trained in working with people from a traditional Christian background and have a Master's degree in Theology. I can most help those who are attempting to discover spirituality beyond the religions structure.

I have studied numerous forms of energy healing. I focus on just a few which allows me to how to apply BodyTalk and PSYCH-K on a deep level. Because I do my own self-healing, I am continually evolving and know how to share the process and struggles of healing with you.