How an Energy Healer Works

Each healer works differently, but there are usually many commonalities.

All of us use energy to affect energy. The source of the energy being used varies, but in many systems it is seen as “universal energy” or “universal life force.”

Most healers work to return the human energy-field to wholeness, harmony, stability, balance, and flow.

Most of us use our hands, with which we can sense the field. We may work with our hands resting on the body, or may work only in the field. Many work with the chakra system, performing chakra healing and chakra clearing.

Some can also "see" energy, or feel it elsewhere in their body than their hands. More rarely, they may experience it as sound, or even smell or taste.

Some may also have visual images or words arise during a session. Others may work with spirit guides, calling silently on them for guidance and help.

Most of us try to keep our own egos out of the process, believing that we only support and perhaps amplify or accelerate our client's own marvelous natural processes.

While there are many specific methods, it’s not the method that’s important--a compassionate intention to support your wholeness, health, and growth is the most powerful tool of all.

Still, a particular type of healer may appeal to you more than others. You can find out about some of the more well-known kinds of energy work here.

And you can find some tips on finding a reputable energy healer here.