What Is Energy Healing Really? (and How It’s Different from Talk Therapy or Reiki)

The words “energy healing” can feel vague. People often picture hands hovering in the air, crystals on chakras, or something too mysterious to put into words.

So if you’ve ever thought: “I don’t totally get what energy healing is, but something about it feels right…” you’re not alone.

At Stone + Sage Wellness, energy healing is simple, natural, and practical. It isn’t about guesswork or belief systems. It’s about helping your body release what it’s been holding onto, emotionally, physically, or energetically, so you can feel lighter, clearer, and more like yourself again.

Here’s what it really is, and how it’s different from other approaches you might’ve tried.

What Energy Healing Is

At its core, energy healing helps the body let go of imbalances stored in the energy field. These imbalances can show up as recurring emotional patterns, physical symptoms, subconscious beliefs, or even inherited stress.

In my work, I use techniques like The Emotion Code®, Body Code™, and Belief Code®. Each session gently identifies and clears what your body is ready to release.

There’s no physical touch. No need to rehash your entire story. Just focused, supportive work guided by your body’s own wisdom.

How It’s Different from Talk Therapy

Talk therapy can be incredibly valuable for processing, reflecting, and making sense of your experiences.

But sometimes, even when you understand your patterns, you don’t feel much relief. That’s where energy healing steps in.

You don’t have to talk through every detail of your past. You don’t have to “figure it all out.” Your body shows us what it’s ready to release, and we follow its lead.

This isn’t about analyzing or overthinking. It’s about addressing the root energy behind the story, so real change can happen.

How It’s Different from Reiki

Reiki is a beautiful practice that channels universal energy through the hands to bring a sense of balance and calm.

The work I do is more targeted. Instead of channeling energy to you, I work with your energy. Using specific protocols, we identify and release the exact blockages your system is carrying.

Think of Reiki as an energetic bath, soothing and refreshing. What I offer is more like a deep-cleaning tool that finds the buildup at its source and clears it away, gently but effectively.

What You Might Notice

Every session is unique. Some people feel lighter, calmer, or more clear right away. Others notice shifts over the next few days, such as better sleep, less anxiety, more focus, or relief from tension they didn’t even realize was there.

You don’t need to feel something dramatic for it to be working. Healing happens in layers, on your body’s own timeline.

Do You Have to Believe in It?

Not at all. This isn’t about belief, it’s about results.

Many clients begin skeptical, and that’s perfectly okay. Being open to the process is enough. The changes speak for themselves.

Still Sound a Little Mysterious?

That’s normal. Energy healing is something that’s experienced more than explained.

If you’ve tried everything else and still don’t feel like yourself, this may be the missing piece that works with the root cause, not just the surface.

Ready to Explore?

Most people start with a Healing Discovery Session, a 60-minute session that gives clarity and a first experience of this work.

For deeper, ongoing support, there’s the Root Cause Reset, a nine-session package designed to create lasting change over time.

You don’t have to carry it all. Your body knows how to let go. My role is to support that process one layer at a time.