Since the dawn of humanity, instinct has guided us toward energy healing, even if we didn’t recognize it as such. Think about it: when you close your finger in a door, what’s the first thing you do? You grab the injured finger, hold it, or maybe blow on it. When a child falls and scrapes their knee, we instinctively touch, kiss, or soothe the area with our hands. These actions, seemingly simple, are rooted in something much deeper—our innate ability to heal.
Hands-on or energy healing is nothing new. In fact, it transcends time and culture, appearing in ancient traditions, indigenous practices, and even sacred texts like the Bible. Christ Himself is described as healing others through touch and energy, and He instructed His disciples to do the same. Energy work, while perhaps mystical in its description, is woven into the fabric of our existence.
But how does this work scientifically? Let’s break it down.
The Science of Energy Work
At the most fundamental level, humans are energy. If we zoom in to the cellular level, we see protons, neutrons, and electrons—positively charged, neutral, and negatively charged ions—that drive the reactions necessary for life. This energy is not abstract; it is measurable and tangible.
When the heart stops beating in a medical setting, what is one of the primary methods used to restore its function? Electricity. A defibrillator sends an electric current to reset the heart’s rhythm. Similarly, the sun has always emitted energy in the form of UVA and UVB rays. We may not have fully understood or quantified it in the past, but its presence and impact were undeniable.
Modern medicine has embraced energy as part of diagnosis and treatment. Radiology, nuclear medicine, and other imaging technologies are based on measuring and interpreting energy within the body. A 2019 study published in the Journal of Radiation Oncology emphasizes the importance of integrating energy work into modern healthcare, stating:
“Physics must be blended with biochemistry to effectively treat the human being without adverse effects. It is clear that science and technology have resulted in vastly improved understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, but the emphasis on biochemical treatment over quantum/energy-based technology is creating adverse events in today’s health care. The healing of a patient must include more than the biology and chemistry of their physical body; by necessity, it must include the mental, emotional, and spiritual (energetic) aspects.”
This perspective reinforces what ancient cultures have long practiced: true healing requires a holistic approach. It’s not just about treating symptoms or the physical body but addressing the energetic, emotional, and spiritual components that make us human.
Energy and Healing
Studies have shown that humans thrive on connection and touch. In fact, deprivation of touch can lead to physical and emotional suffering—and even death. Energy work, like Reiki, amplifies this fundamental human need for connection by facilitating the flow of energy within and between us.
Raising our energy, or vibration, can be surprisingly simple. Practices like prayer, meditation, using essential oils, sound therapy, and physical touch all work to elevate our vibrational state. These methods align with what energy workers, including Reiki practitioners, aim to do: restore balance and flow to the body’s energetic systems.
As science continues to evolve, it often validates what ancient wisdom has taught for centuries: that we are energetic beings, intricately connected to the energy around us. Whether it’s the healing power of human touch or the transformative effects of meditation, these practices hold the key to unlocking our full potential.
At Harmony Healing, we're here to help you find your perfect balance between science and nature; traditional and modern healing.
In Health and Wellness,
Gloria Jensenius
Natural Scientist
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