Part 2 - Key Players in Energy Healing
Energy healers come from all walks of life, ranging from rural farmers to urban professionals. This diversity shows that energy healing transcends boundaries, appealing to people across all backgrounds. Over the past thirty years, the use of complementary therapies, including energy healing, has significantly grown in Western societies. According to the WHO, more than 70% of Europeans and North Americans have turned to these therapies for treatment, highlighting their widespread adoption.
This increasing popularity has sparked open discussions, with public figures, celebrities, and athletes openly sharing their positive experiences. For example, Gwyneth Paltrow has been photographed after undergoing the ancient Chinese practice of cupping, which promotes the body’s natural healing ability. Dr. Oz has featured alternative medicine on his show, bringing attention to energy treatments like acupuncture. Additionally, well-known energy healers, such as Edouard Brault, have worked with celebrities like Novak Djokovic, who, after hiring Brault, became the world’s #1 male tennis player, winning 56 consecutive matches.
This growing acceptance signals a shift in how energy healing is perceived, paving the way for a deeper exploration of the healers who practice these techniques and those who seek their help. In the following chapters, we will delve into the world of traditional healers, modern specialists, and the individuals who turn to energy healing for long-term well-being.
2.1 - Traditional Healers
Traditional healers hold secrets passed down from generation to generation. These healers are not distinguished by a particular sociological profile, and operate in both rural and urban areas. They thrive on word-of-mouth recommendations, securing them a diverse and extensive clientele. They often specialize in physical ailments and see themselves primarily as channels of energy, using their sensitivity to heat to pinpoint areas of pain. Traditional healing methods include precise gestures and quietly spoken words or prayers. While some connect their abilities to their faith, most do not regard their practice as sacred or religious.
These types of traditional healers typically offer their services in their spare time, often after retirement, and are comfortable working remotely. For them, physical distance is irrelevant, knowing that a connection has been established is all they need. These healers see their work as a calling—though it can be time-consuming and tiring, it is always rewarding. They often accept whatever payment the client can offer, occasionally receiving gifts as tokens of gratitude.
Did you know? Among the countless celebrities who have sought energy healing are Paul McCartney, John Schlesinger, Gwyneth Paltrow, Adele, Meg Ryan, Sienna Miller, Calvin Klein, Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra, and Edith Piaf... More surprisingly, even politicians, including General de Gaulle! The great French resistance leader and statesman visited Jean-Louis Noyès, "the man with the golden hands," one of the greatest magnetizers of the 20th century, on a weekly basis during 4 years.
2.2 - Modern Healers: Energy Specialists
The world of modern healers encompasses bioenergetic therapist, energy therapists, energy transmitters, and magnetizer therapist — terms that gained prominence in the 1990s. Whether working in urban or rural settings, these energy specialists often operate full-time, maintaining professional practices that are insured and tax-compliant.
Unlike traditional healers, modern practitioners often attribute their skills to extensive training and personal sensitivity rather than a mystical gift. They use a variety of tools—hands, breath, pendulums, gongs, Tibetan bowls, tuning forks, and crystals—to assess and treat energy blockages. These sessions may involve spoken guidance or silence, depending on the practitioner's style.
These therapists consider how the body constantly records our life experiences and emotions, which can create obstacles or blockages on the path of well-being.
Most energy therapists agree: the client actively participates in their own healing. Energy specialists emphasize the active role of the client in the healing process, supporting a journey of self-healing.
The versatility of modern healers is notable, with many combining their therapeutic practice with other professions like teaching, engineering, or journalism, to name a few. They have trained and practiced in parallel with their career to enrich their approach, making them particularly effective in their practice. Whether they identify as magnetizers or energy therapists, their fundamental techniques and goals are closely aligned, demonstrating the dynamic and integrative nature of contemporary energy healing.
Luminara conducted a series of international interviews called "Portraits of Healers" and "Healing Stories" that can be found in the blog section. An exciting deep dive into the world of healing and energy experimentation, these stories offer a unique glimpse into transformative journeys and the powerful effects of energy therapies. Don’t miss the chance to explore these inspiring and personal narratives.
2.3 - Healing Seekers
Individuals may seek energy healing for a wide range of reasons. Healers can help with physical health concerns such as shingles, skin burns, respiratory issues, circulatory issues, gynecological issues, inflammation, and chronic pain, to name a few, but the list goes on. Healers can also help with psychological struggles such as anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, insomnia, migraines, and more. From physical ailments to emotional struggles, energy healing offers a broad spectrum of possibilities. This diversity reflects its ability to adapt to various needs, providing personalized care that integrates both body and mind.
Many healing-seekers find themselves turning to energy healing as a last resort after other medical treatments have failed. Some clients consult with an energy healer only once for acute issues and are able to find quick healing. Others may return regularly for healing sessions. Despite initial skepticism, many people acknowledge significant improvements in their well-being after an energy healing session.
Individuals may pursue long-term energy therapy for chronic conditions, ongoing psychological support, or deeper personal development. For them, energy healing is not just a practice but a lifestyle that continuously supports and enriches their life journey, offering visible and lasting benefits.
In long term treatment, practitioners teach clients healing techniques in order to sustain their self-healing. Clients learn deep relaxation techniques, how to let go of the “logical” mind, how to stop attempting to control thoughts, to connect with their emotions, and so on. This regular practice of energy therapy promotes a profound transformation, empowering individuals to tap into their inner wisdom to achieve overall well-being.
Fortunately, most of these wellness techniques can be learned and practiced at home. For example, meditation, breath work, tapping, and grounding techniques can all be done at home using mind, body, and soul.
Thanks to the flexibility of energy healing, a growing number of people are educating themselves on it and integrating these practices into their daily lives. Approximately 275 million people meditate around the world, and that number is only going up! There are also a large number of books available in stores and online that can provide education on energy healing. A few that stand out are The Emotion Code by Bradley Nelson, Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss, and Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing by Jill Blakeway, just to name a few out of thousands.
Animals are very receptive to energy treatments. In addition to veterinary care, energetic support can help resolve all types of dysfunctions including behavioral problems, stress, aggressiveness, etc., eliminate certain pains and muscular tensions, accelerate healing, and provide calm at the end of life. Energy treatments are a beautiful contribution to the relationship between animals and humans. Dr. Michaela Schmidt is a holistic veterinarian who specializes in acupuncture and other holistic therapies like Reiki for horses and small animals. Dr. Schmidt has found that paralyzed dogs can walk again after acupuncture. One Luminara healer, Carol E. Richardson, has performed and helped heal a client’s very sick dog through .The dog contracted a tick borne disease, which affected its blood and is also terminal. She was on antibiotics and steroids for years, and the next steps was a bone marrow transplant. After two remote Reiki sessions with Carol, the dog’s blood was back to normal. It astonished the doctors and nurses. They even asked to rerun the tests as they thought there was an error. Now, the dog now runs, plays and is healed.