Healing Modalities A - Z | Spirit Connection

There are many varied modalities that facilitate healing for us as human beings. Essentially, any healing that we are seeking, promotes the spiritual evolution of our soul. There is not absolute choice for anything that one requires healing for – whatever it is that you feel most drawn to or whatever resonates with you, will always be the best choice for you at that point in time. Healing practitioners are available and have given themselves in service to humanity through working with their Spirit Guides to bring healing to those who need what they offer. However, healing is always a collaboration and so the person seeking healing needs to be open to what will be given to them and know that they are in fact working in conjunction with their healer of choice.

It’s important to note that all healing, whatever it is that is needed, will always be given in accordance with the journey of that particular soul.

Acupressure is acupuncture without the needles – Pressure is applied to acupuncture energy meridian points by the hand or elbow of the practitioner. Sometimes, specialist devices are used instead.

Accupuncture – involves the insertion of extremely fine, filiform needles through the skin at specific points on the body with the intention of manipulating energy / Qi. The filiform needles are usually made from stainless steel, but can also be gold or silver.

Angel Healing – There are many angels whose sole purpose is to facilitate healing. Archangel Raphael is archangel associated with healing. Calling on Archangel Raphael will ensure that healing takes place.

Ayurvedic Medicine – The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word meaning the “science of life.” Ayurvedic medicine originated in India. It is probably the oldest system of caring for health in the world. Ayurvedic medicine is completely holistic, creating harmony between the body, mind, and spirit. The Ayurvedic belief is that keeping this balance can prevent illness, treat acute conditions and contributes to a long and healthy life. More than 90 percent of the population in India use some type of Ayurvedic therapy. This could include eating using Ayurvedic dietary principles, practicing traditional medicine or getting help from practitioners who have been highly trained in Ayurveda. In the Western world, Ayurveda is widely recognized as a form of complementary healthcare. Many Westerners now use and enjoy Ayurveda in the form of massage, meditation on cleansing / detox therapies.

Biofeedback – involves the use of electronic monitors measuring functions such as the heart rate, number of respirations per minute, the blood pressure, any tension in muscles and activity in the brain. Patients suffering from ailments affecting any of these are fitted with an appropriate monitor and then taught how to use their mind and emotions to decrease symptoms and certain conditions.

Botanical Medicine

– In this form of alternative medicine, plants or plant extracts are employed in the treatment or prevention of illness. This method of alternative medicine is as old as time.

Breathwork – Breathwork is used to break the cycle of taking in shallow breaths when feeling distress, by making you aware of how you are breathing. It involves some techniques which are unique to breathwork and others which are commonly used in other disciplines such as qigong, tai chi and yoga. Breathwork is highly useful because you can use the techniques at any time and in any place. By simply focusing your attention on your breath, your mind is able to let go of upsetting thoughts and emotions more easily. Breathwork is generally safe for most people of all ages and all different levels of physical fitness and age.

Chakra Balancing / Chakra Healing – We have hundreds of chakras but mainly deal with seven of them. Each one is associated with specific parts of the body and potential ailments of that area. The higher chakras relate to the spiritual. If the chakras become unbalanced, it can cause a malfunction in the associated area. It also works the other way around. We can cause blockages with our behaviour and emotions. To keep the chakras balanced so that energy can flow freely, it is necessary to work on them regularly. This may be done using visualisation of chakras and chakra colours, chakra meditation, working with chakra crystals or chakra stones, using sound or by having a healer work on you. Many people like to wear a chakra bracelet or chakra necklace to remind themselves of their chakras and how important it is to keep them balanced and healthy.

Colour Therapy / Chromotherapy – Colour medicine (also known as Chromotherapy) has been used for as long as other ancient therapies. It was certainly known about in 2000 BC. It is known that Light therapy was used in China, India and Greece. The Ancient Egyptians used sunlight and colour for healing. At that time, people didn’t understand why it worked but they knew that it did. They only used red, blue and yellow at that time as they didn’t mix two or more colours to create a third one.

Craniosacral Therapy – is a very gentle form of ‘hands on’ healing. It is administered by light finger-tip pressure being applied to particular point around the head, body, knees and feet. The goal is to clear perceived restrictions to improve how the central nervous system functions.

Crystal Healing – Each type of crystal has a unique internal structure. This causes it to emit tiny electrical impulses at a certain frequency. It is this resonance that gives crystals their healing abilities. The impulses are very subtle but the neurological system of the body is able to recognize them and receive them. Each crystal has its own unique energy which may be used to achieve a specific purpose. For example, Tigers Eye can help to improve confidence, increase courage and encourage pride in success – but it does all of this without allowing the negatives of these strengths to form an imbalance which could damage the persons well being.

Distance Healing – is simply healing which is performed when the patient is not present. Healing energies can be transmitted over any distance. The recipient may or may not be aware that this healing is being sent to them. It can be very effective as it is often sent with love and concern from relatives and friends.

Energy Healing / Energetic Healing – is the name for any form of therapy that is used to bring the energy in our physical or etheric body back into balance. Our bodies know how to heal themselves and when the energies are balanced, these innate healing systems are able to function efficiently again.

Healing Herbs – Herbs have been used for healing since the beginning of time. Most villages had a healer or a hedge witch who knew the best herbal remedies to use for illnesses and healing. Herbs are in great demand for their healing powers because many people dislike the side effects of so many modern pharmaceuticals. However, herbs may also have side effects so it’s best to always obtain them from someone with experience and deep knowledge.

Healing Meditation – This is a meditation which is embarked upon with the goal of healing a part of ourselves or a group or a distant person who is not present. If you do it for yourself, you may employ visualisation to heal part of your physical or etheric body. It is often used by individuals for balancing chakras, cleansing the aura and getting energies flowing again. You can use healing mantras during this type of meditation to focus the mind and make the healing even stronger. In a group setting, the healing may be directed at a member of the group, the group as a whole or for someone who is not present. If it is for the latter, it is a form of Distance Healing.

Massage Therapy – There are now more than 80 different types of massage and many of them are relatively new, having been developed only in the last thirty years. Massage is the manual manipulation of soft body tissues to improve health and wellness. Massage may be performed on muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues. It’s effective for deep relaxation, pain relief, reducing stress and improving the performance of athletes.

Mindfulness – is learning to be ‘in the moment’ and to be non-judgmental (of yourself or others), to be patient (with yourself and others) and kind (to yourself and others). Observe what is happening right now in the present moment – this includes thoughts, feelings and input from your five senses. Maintain a patient, kind, balanced, non-judgemental, non-reactive relationship to whatever is happening in the moment.

Naturopathy / Naturopathic Medicine / Natural Healing – This is an holistic type of alternative medicine which promotes mind, body and spirit wellness by assessing each patient and then using natural therapies to restore balance to the whole. Naturopathic medicine may include acupuncture, herbalism, nutrition and counselling. Treatment works on the premis that our bodies are able to heal themselves when they are in proper balance so the aim is to get that balance and flow of energies just right.

Pranic Healing – is a system of energy healing that was developed by GrandMaster Choa Kok Sui. Prana is the Sanskrit word for the vital energy or life force that keeps the body healthy and alive. In Chinese it is called Chi and in Japanese it is Ki. There are 3 main sources of Prana – the air, the sun and the ground. Pranic Healing is a no-touch, drug-free complementary therapy system that uses prana to heal a wide range of ailments – both physical and psychological.

Reflexology – involves the application of pressure to particular points on a person’s feet, hands or ears. Each point corresponds to a different organ or system in the body. For instance, if a reflexology practitioner applies pressure to a particular point on the arch of the foot, it is actually treating the bladder, which is the related organ.

Reiki Healing – The word Reiki is made from two Japanese words –

- Rei which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power” and
- Ki which is “life force energy”.

Thus Reiki is “spiritually guided life force energy.” Reiki was developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui. It’s a Japanese spiritual, vibrational healing technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing by balancing and strengthening the energies of the body. It is administered by the light laying on (or hovering) of hands. A Reiki massage is the same. It’s based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If your life force energy is low, then you are more likely to get sick or feel stressed. If it’s high, you are more capable of being happy and healthy. Reiki treatment is usually facilitated by light, non-manipulative touch to a clothed recipient.

Shamanic Healing – A shaman is a person who interacts with the physical world and the world of spirits. Shamans are common in tribal cultures but many people are turning towards shamanism. The role of a tribal shaman was to take care of the physical and spiritual health of the members of the tribe. They were also expected to invoke spirits to help the tribe or to see into the future or interpret particular omens.

They were expected to redirect and move energies to –

restore harmony within a person
restore harmony between that person and their community and
restore harmony between the community and the spirit world so that everything was back in balance.

In Shamanism, there is a particular point where the physical and spiritual worlds connect. This point is seen as the centre of the world. Anyone studying to be a Shaman had to find that point and cross over into the world of spirits. They returned with special powers and knowledge.

Sound Healing – Sound has been used as a healing tool for thousands of years. The Hindis use mantras and tribal peoples from Central and South America use the Icaros or medicine melodies. The goal of sound therapy is to put a person’s energies back into balance.

Therapeutic Touch– Therapeutic Touch is a form of light, or no touch energy healing that was developed and standardized in the 1970’s by Delores Krieger, PhD, RN, professor emeritus of Nursing at New York University, and Dora Kunz, a gifted energy healer. It’s a contemporary interpretation of several ancient laying-on-of-hands healing practices and is useful because the standardization has facilitated research and evaluation of the effects of treatment.

Yoga – is one of the most popular forms of exercise. It is wonderful for –

- stress-reduction
- calming the mind, and
- lowering levels of stress hormones such as cortisol
- insomnia
- irritable bowel syndrome
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- diabetes

most of which can be negatively affected by stress.

Other health benefits include –

- increased strength and flexibility
- better balance and coordination
- improved reaction times
- better lung function
- heightened cardiovascular conditioning
- and weight loss