Cathleen Balfour

Your Questions Answered

Why do I have to pay for the services of the Holistic Practitioner?

Fees represent an energy exchange. In this exchange you are affirming and acknowledging self-empowerment and recognizing your commitment to focus upon the potential to manifest wellness in your life.

What is energy therapy?

It is the transfer, via the Holistic Practitioner, of healing energy from a natural source within the Universe.

How does holistic energy therapy work?

Holistic Practitioner’s have the ability to link with Universal energy and ‘channel’ it to you. A practitioner’s objective is to restore good health through prayer and energy techniques by balancing and harmonizing the mind, body, and spirit-the three elements of your being.

This is a simple and gentle process, the Holistic Practitioner will begin either by sitting in front of you and briefly holding your hands (the method I utilize) or by standing behind you and gently placing their hands upon your shoulders. Others may begin by placing their hands upon your head. Such methods of initial contact assist the Practitioner to attune with you and the source of the energy. Once attuned, they will place their hands on (or close) to various parts of your body as and when inspired. This will usually (but not always) include the area that the energy is focused upon. The Practitioner will be sensitive to your modesty at all times. You should tell your Practitioner at the outset if you do not wish to be touched or if you are uncomfortable.

What do I do? Will I feel anything?

During your session, you should try to relax as much as possible. The Holistic Practitioner may help you with breathing and visualization techniques, while also ensuring your comfort.  A positive attitude will help you to be more receptive to the energy process.

You may feel a sensation of heat or coldness emanating from the Practitioner’s hands. You may also feel a slight tingling or trembling. You are likely to experience a feeling of peace and calm enveloping you as the therapy progresses. The goal at the end of the session is to find relief of tension, feeling more relaxed, and have a reduction of pain.

How long will my sessions continue?

One therapy may be sufficient-although it is better than none–but therapy is often progressive; results might be gradual or subtle. Do not become discouraged if early results are not forthcoming. You may begin to realize you are calmer, healthier and more confident.

Will energy work cure my illness and should I tell my doctor?

No person, doctor or Holistic Practitioner can guarantee to cure illness and our Code of Conduct forbids us to claim that a cure can be created. Energy work complements the treatment provided by your physician. It is NOT an alternative to it. Energy work represents a form of Spiritual Energy support and is not intended as a means of clinical diagnosis or a replacement for traditional medical or psychological care. I believe in personal empowerment and taking responsibility for one’s own life.

A Holistic Practitioner should always ask whether you have consulted your doctor about your medical condition and formally advise you to do so if you have not.

A Holistic Practitioner is forbidden to discard the advice or medical treatment prescribed by your doctor or advise upon it.

I would like you to tell your doctor that you are receiving energy therapy. A growing number of doctors refer their patients to a Holistic Practitioner or may have Holistic Practitioners working alongside them in their practice. Many hospitals and nursing homes have Holistic Practitioners on staff.

Can I receive energy therapy if I have a heart pacemaker fitted?

Yes, but you must inform your Holistic Practitioner before the start of the process. The practitioner will ensure they keep their hands at least six inches away from your chest to avoid interfering with the pacemaker.

Can energy therapy help the terminally ill?

Yes. Pain is often alleviated and, for many, a sense of peace and tranquility is experienced. The fear of death may also be dispelled.

The bereaved also often find much comfort and strength from receiving energy support.

Are records or personal details of patients kept?

A brief account of your condition is recorded and a report made at each subsequent visit concerning progress, etc. These records are regarded as strictly confidential and the information is accessible only to the Holistic Practitioner(s) and patient.

Can I receive energy therapy at home?

Some Holistic Practitioner offer phone sessions or personal visits. You can discuss this with your practitioner they will arrange things for you if at all possible.

How does a phone session work?

Distant or remote healing has been practiced throughout the Far East for centuries. There are many modern techniques of remote healing that are currently recognized. I use these techniques to connect and communicate with your Higher Self just as I would in an office session.

Can I stop having energy therapy when I want to?

The decision is entirely yours. A Holistic Practitioner takes a deep interest in their patients’ welfare and well-being. It is therefore courteous to advise them if you decide to discontinue, particularly if they operate a timed appointment system.

All who come to me for energy therapy I will treat with compassion.

My attitude will be non-judgmental.

I will come from integrity and kindness.

I will endeavor to be true to myself.

I will attune with the Creator of Light and Love.