What is a healing session like?

Preparing for a session

Wear loose, comfortable clothing (no blue jeans). Prior to the session you will be asked to remove all jewelry, shoes and socks. The meridians on the head are also opened, so please have dry hair. It is best if you do not eat anything within one hour of the session. Sessions can range from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on what is being treated and the methods being used. This includes an initial intake, discussing the client’s current body/mind conditions, and some “waking up” time after the session. 

During a session

Qi Healing sessions are highly individualized, catering to the individual needs of the client. The session is done with you lying comfortably on a massage table (and can also be done sitting in a chair). You are fully clothed. Ellen will first assess your energy (qi) using non-contact methods and, if needed and acceptable to you, methods that require minimal touch to the body (back of spine or fingers and toes).

Ellen then treats you with the appropriate treatment methods. There are two main categories of techniques, with most sessions utilizing both treatment techniques. The first treatment technique works on a purely energetic level and does not involve any physical contact between you and Ellen. Ellen holds her hands a few inches above the body and assesses the health and balance of qi. Specific therapeutic passes are used to increase energy, disperse stagnation, or reduce pain. The entire session can be done on a purely energetic level. The second treatment technique involves hands-on techniques, similar to massage therapy, to open the energy channels of the head and body. This massage technique utilizes Tai Chi press, and is designed to open any blockages in the client’s qi flow. All meridians and the internal organs are addressed in each of these treatment techniques. 

During the treatment, people can sometimes perceive the qi flow within their own body, often as waves of heat or cold or other sensations. Clients experience the Tai Chi press massage as very pleasant and relaxing, and often fall asleep during the session.  

Going home

Please plan to be in a quiet, relaxed environment following the session. If you can, sit or lie down quietly in nature for a period of time. This will allow your body’s healing energies to integrate and be sustained.  Avoid technology and any stimulating food, beverages or alcohol. Please note that the healing will continue over a few days after the session in which the energies of mind and body continue to be balanced.

Will I need more than one session?

If the condition has been ongoing or is chronic, it may be beneficial to have multiple treatments. Clients experience sessions differently, and one session may be sufficient.

DISTANT QI HEALING SESSIONS

Can I receive healing from a distant location?

Because qi works on a purely energetic level, the distance between the practitioner and the client is not a limiting factor, as energy is not restricted by space or time. In fact, certain people respond better to distant healing treatments than to in-person sessions. 

With distant treatments, an appointment is scheduled in the same manner as an in-person treatment. The client should be in a quiet, comfortable environment for the entire session, as it will be necessary for the client to lie down or sit comfortably in a chair. The client should not be disturbed during the session, and all technology should be off and out of the way. 

Throughout the entire treatment, Ellen focuses her energy on the client, working much as though the client were physically present but using special techniques, employed exclusively for distant healing, that do not require being physically with the client or physical touch of the client. These treatments are very effective.

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