Healing The Mind, The Body and The Soul-Spirit
Crystals
Working with crystals to heal is yet another form of working with energies only this time there is the added energy from each crystal.
Crystals provide their own unique energy which works in harmony with the body's energy. A crystal healer will be able to assess your problem areas and choose each crystal individually for each particular area of your body. Crystals are placed strategically on the body to allow the energy from them to flow into the body. This method of healing is extremely beneficial in helping to release emotions and assist with problems like depression, anxiety attacks, self-esteem, anger and negativity.
A complementary healer using this practice would be able to recommend how many sessions are required but can also advise on what crystals to purchase to keep at home or at work or even wear in the form of jewelry. Wearing crystals next to the skin assists in the battle to overcome the problems a person is facing day to day. Placing certain crystals round a computer at work helps restore the balance of energies.
There are thousands of crystals to choose from and this can seem overwhelming and daunting. However, there are also thousands of books published on the subject of crystals and crystal healing. If in doubt please consult a practitioner from a list of complementary healers.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a form of massage but not as you would normally imagine a massage to be. Far from massaging oils into the body, Shiatsu is a form of finger pressure and slight pulling of the arms and legs. It works in a way to unblock the meridian energy lines which run through the body like a complicated road map! Sometimes they follow the same line as muscles or blood-vessels.
A recipient would lie on the floor on a comfortable mat whilst the practitioner kneels at your side then working to release any negative energy, applies finger pressure to the body, softly rocks the torso, pulls gently at the legs and arms all in such a way as to assist the healing in the body. Shiatsu is very beneficial in healing joint pain, back pain and numerous other physical complaints. It is extremely relaxing and provides a deep sense of well-being. Shiatsu can extend to exercises which a practitioner can show you, to be conducted individually at home.
This method of healing is extremely effective in many circumstances and once again, an ancient form of pin-pointing where the body is experiencing problems and assisting with healing and relief from pain.
The recipient is usually asked to sit in a very comfortable chair with attached foot-rest and the practitioner sits by the feet. Pressure is applied to the feet and the practitioner will explain to you what they are doing and if they can tell where any problems seem to be affecting you. Certain areas of the feet are connected to corresponding organs or system in the body and practitioners are trained to detect the subtle changes in the feet as they apply the pressure.
Reflexology will help combat physical, mental, emotional problem areas and as with all complementary healing, is very, very relaxing.