Energetic treatments

The foundation of the theory of energy can be found in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Within the medical system of the TCM, the focus is – contrary to that in western medicine – on the underlying causes and not so much on the symptoms. The treatment of symptoms is not part of TCM as such. If one only treats the symptoms, without looking for the underlying cause, the treatment won’t last long. The symptoms would either return or manifest themselves in other places. Thus, not only the obvious symptoms, but also the behavior, changes in character and much more aspects are examined in TCM in order to find the underlying cause. the organism is thus regarded in its entirety.

Traditional Chinese medicine is a preventative medical system or differently said: While the west treats and fosters sickness, the east focuses on health.

Yin and Yang

According to the Chinese doctrine every living organism consists of energy. This energy of life is maintained by the interplay of the two opposing pols (Yin and Yang). If the relation between Yin and Yang is balanced, one is in good health. In case of an unbalanced relation between these two pols, one’s well-being is disturbed. If the disturbances become too big, one will get sick. An illness can thus be regarded as a disturbance in the flow of life energy.

My work as an energetic therapist is to locate and eliminate disruptions in the energy flow within the meridian system and thereby restore the former harmonic distribution of energy. In order to do this, I apply various energetic techniques such as acupuncture, acupressure, meridian massages, Touch for Health, applied Kinesiology, and color light therapy.

Energy flow and meridians

The energy flows along specific pathways (the so-called meridians) through the entire body. This way, all the structures of the body can be supplied with energy. In total, there are 12 meridians, which relate to specific organs, muscles, sensory organs, tissue structures, functional circuits and emotions. Only if the energy can flow freely, the meridians can fulfill their tasks properly.

About 30 years ago, the American chiropractor George Goodheart discovered that there is a direct connection between muscles, organs and acupunctural meridians. This knowledge forms an important foundation for the energetic therapist. Malfunctioning joints or organs that don’t work properly anymore, can be caused by a disturbed energy flow of the meridian it belongs to. Once the flow of energy in that specific meridian is restored, the malfunction can be eliminated and health restored. The treatment usually doesn’t take place directly where the symptom occurs, but is always done where the underlying cause is. Thus, when I am called to inspect a horse, I don’t necessarily start working immediately with the body part that shows the symptom, but usually start in an entirely different area (as the cause of a problem is usually not found in the same part in which the symptom occurs).

The potential applications of energetic treatments are diverse: Physical problems, like lameness, metabolic problems or digestive problems can be treated, as well as psychological disorders (specifically vices such as weaving, air sucking, crib biting, and more) or chronic illnesses. A detailed overview can be found here.

The meridian-massage

As this topic might be a little apstract for many of you and its diffiult to get a clear idea of what energetic work is about by only reading these words, I thought a short video of what a meridian massage is, might be useful. The movie will give you insights into the energetic work with the horse. It briefly explains what TCM, yin and yang and energetics are and how a meridian massage is done. You will also learn what signs of the horse should be paid attention to.

In this movie, I will also share with you the story of Capricho, a PRE-gelding, who had obsessive compulsive disorders, which could be fixed by means of the meridian massage. He became much more relaxed and even-tempered – and all of this already during the treatment.