The human being and all lifeforms for that matter, create and live in a field of energy which is mostly invisible to the human eye. It can be felt with the hands. The human hands also emit energy which can be focused to interact with the energy fields of others in a healing way. Hands-on healing has been practiced in all cultures since the beginning of time.

Energy work or energy healing involves direct work with the energy field of the client through the hands and intention of the practitioner. This may or may not involve physical touch and is sometimes done at a distance. Some common energy work techniques include Reiki and Healing Touch.

The body's energy field becomes disturbed long before physical changes and pathology are manifesting. Energy work can be helpful to detect subtle imbalances at an early timas well as help to rebalance the organism once an imbalance has ocurred.

Healing Touch and Reiki are gaining scientific repsect and popluarity and are being used in hospitals and cancer clinics to encourage the healing process of the body, help with relaxation, reduce side effects of medication and improve well-being.

These methods are also very useful in releasing trauma from the body and in helping children with special needs, including behavioural and developmental challenges.