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At the foundation of long-established healing traditions such as Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda is the idea that Mind, Body, and Spirit are layers or levels of an integrated energy system. These systems see spiritual energy as the power source that fuels and governs the functioning of the body. This field of power is often called that aura or biofield. Kirlian photography has shown that when you cut off part of a body the energy field around that area continues to exist - and in some circumstances the information contained in the energy field will be used to regrow or regenerate the missing parts.

Vedic traditions refer to chakras "wheels of light," which are energy centers or vortices that act like transformers, guiding the flow of spiritual energy into the physical organism. Shamanic healing traditions around the world identify these energy centers and focus a great deal on clearing unhealthy patterns and distortions in these energy centers. Once the energy comes through to the physical level it must be distributed through energy circuits. Chinese medicine calls the primary circuits meridians. These circuits connect all the organs and glands of the body to the whole body.

Energy carries information - memories and programs for how the body will function and respond to its internal and external environment. Thus, any disruption to the normal flow of energy through a vortex or circuit will likely trigger a disruption in the optimal functioning of a related part of the body. A major cause of these energy disruptions is distorted beliefs and trapped emotions. Dr. Bradley Nelson, creator of The Emotion Code and Body Code healing system speaks in detail about trapped emotions and how they can be released. Energy carries information - memories and programs for how the body will function and respond to its internal and external environment. Thus, any disruption to the normal flow of energy through a vortex or circuit will likely trigger a disruption in the optimal functioning of a related part of the body. A major cause of these energy disruptions is distorted beliefs and trapped emotions. Dr. Bradley Nelson (), creator of The Emotion Code and Body Code healing system speaks in detail about trapped emotions and how they can be released. Thus, the mind and emotions are a key aspect of these systems of holistic medicine. Healing an organ or body system may necessitate addressing psychospiritual issues that underlie the problem.

Working with energy healing can include addressing psychological patterns that are connected to the energy patterns as well as examining diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors that are affecting the energy system. This holistic approach can help us resolve health issues and imbalances at their source.

We live in a society and era of rapid change and many challenges. Stresses can be present in our personal life and relationships, our job, career, or work setting. Students experience stress in school, soldiers experience stress in their military service, unemployed persons experience stress in searching for a new job or meeting financial obligations or paying bills. Anything in our lives that we feel resistance or discomfort with may be experienced as stress.

Fortunately, we also have access to many resources that help us relieve stress. Hypnosis and Reiki are two of the main tools I work with that my clients find highly effective in helping them manage their stress. Hypnosis can be done with a therapist, with a hypnosis recording, or by oneself as self-hypnosis. Using guided imagery, soothing vocal tone, and relaxing sounds, one can be guided into a peaceful state, a sanctuary in one's own mind.

Reiki is a powerful energy healing modality that clears stress and balances one's energy system. You can think of Reiki as a massage for the non-physical layers of your being. This is called your aura. When we feel stress this tension is present in our energy field, our aura. Energy healers tune into the aura/energy field and use the energy radiating from their hands to release the tension and knots in your energy. This is often done without any physical touch. Most clients report feeling very relaxed after a Reiki session. Many report feeling increased calmness, reduction in anxiety or depression, and diminishment of pain or other symptoms. Reiki is also a technique that anyone can learn to do for oneself. Research has found Reiki and other energy healing therapies to benefit those with stress-related conditions such as high blood pressure, and there is continuing research to explore the variety of health issues that may benefit from these therapies. Visit to see updates on clinical and research findings about Reiki.

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Jed Shlackman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Hypnotherapist, and Reiki Master in Miami, Florida. Contact Jed at e_mail

The holistic approach to wellness focuses on creating and maintaining health rather than merely suppressing or compensating for symptoms of disease and imbalance. This often involves balancing energy flow in the aura, chakras, and energy meridians and releasing dysfunctional patterns of thought and feeling that are held on subconscious levels. Hypnosis, energy psychology, and energy healing can help address issues on these levels.
On the physical level it is important to be aware of how one's diet and lifestyle are affecting their system. Foods, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and related factors affect how we feel and how well our mind-body system is able to balance itself. Whatever issue you may be dealing with, a holistic healing approach is likely to be the way to produce lasting results.
Whether you are suffering from psychological challenges such as depression or anxiety or physical health concerns such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and allergies, you may find relief from your ailments by addressing these patterns on a deeper level.

- Jed Shlackman, LMHC, C.Ht.