What to Expect

An energy healing session is a holistic practice aimed at restoring balance and flow to your body’s natural energy systems. While the experience can vary depending on the practitioner’s modality (such as Reiki, Healing Touch, or chakra balancing), here’s what you can generally expect during a session:

Initial Conversation

The session typically begins with a brief consultation. The practitioner may ask about your physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns, and explain the process. This is also a time to set intentions for the session—what you'd like to release, heal, or gain clarity on.

Creating a Calm Environment

You’ll be invited to lie down on a massage table, fully clothed. The room is usually quiet, dimly lit, and may include soft music, essential oils, or crystals to help enhance relaxation.

Hands-On or Hands-Off Energy Work

The practitioner will either gently place their hands on or just above your body, depending on the technique and your comfort level. They’ll move through various hand positions, focusing on areas where energy may be stagnant or imbalanced. You might feel warmth, tingling, coolness, or nothing at all—responses vary widely and are all normal.

Deep Relaxation and Sensations

Many people enter a meditative or deeply relaxed state during energy healing. You may experience:

A sense of floating or heaviness
Emotional release (such as tears or laughter)
Visualizations or colors behind your closed eyes
A general sense of peace, calm, or clarity

Some may fall asleep, which is perfectly fine—the energy still works.

Closing and Integration

As the session ends, the practitioner may “seal” the energy or guide you back to awareness with grounding techniques. You’ll have a few moments to reorient yourself, and there may be a short debrief to discuss what came up during the session.

Aftercare

You might feel energized, emotional, or tired afterward. It's recommended to drink water, rest, and be gentle with yourself as your body integrates the energetic shifts.

Important Note:

Energy healing is not a replacement for medical treatment, but it can be a supportive and complementary practice. Always follow your healthcare provider’s advice when managing any medical condition.