Reiki vs. EFT vs. Sound Healing: Which One is Right for You?
If you’re exploring holistic ways to heal your body, emotions, or even have more energy, you’ve probably heard of healing techniques like Reiki, EFT (tapping), and Sound Healing. But which one is right for you?
At Indigo Palm Healing in West Columbia, SC we offer all three, and can even blend them based on your unique needs. Below is a guide to help you understand each modality and how it can support your personal healing journey.
What is Reiki?
Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing art that involves the gentle placement of hands on or around the body to channel healing energy into a recipient. It’s deeply relaxing and often is used to reduce stress, balance emotions, and promote inner peace. Reiki helps you realign with your natural state of balance and calm.
Best for:
Feeling “off”, emotionally heavy, or energetically blocked
Anxiety, grief, burnout
Pain Reduction, promoting faster healing of physical wounds, strengthening your immune system
Spiritual reconnection or inner peace
What to expect: Your session begins with a conversation to discuss your intended goals. Next you’ll lie fully clothed on a comfortable table while your practitioner gently transfers the healing energy by either hovering the hands or gently placing them on your body, starting at the head, going down the body and ending with grounding at the ankles and feet. Afterward you’ll receive aftercare instructions and questions you may have will be answered. Each session is different as each person’s needs are different. People have reported receiving guidance, seeing colors or images, having releases, or feelings of floating in a state of deep relaxation.
What is EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)?
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is a type of treatment that can be used to control your thoughts, manage stress, and regulate emotions. When using EFT, you tap certain pressure points on your head, torso, wrists or hands, while using language that addresses your problem. These points are similar to some of the points used during acupressure or acupuncture. Tapping on these points while gently putting language to your problem tells the body you are safe so it can release the intense emotional response to it. It’s a powerful blend of somatic therapy and emotional processing.
Best for:
Specific emotional or mental patterns you’re trying to change
Releasing old trauma or inner blocks
Those who want a more “active” healing experience
What to expect: Your session will begin with a conversation to gather background information and discuss intended goals. While sitting in a chair, you’ll tap gently on key points on your face and upper body while being gently guided through emotional releases, limiting beliefs, or triggers. It’s empowering, often fast acting (while one session is helpful, best practice indicates a series of four sessions is optimal), and creates breakthroughs in how you feel and think.
What is Sound Healing?
Sound healing is the application of sound waves at different frequencies, applied to or around a person’s body, for attuning, aligning, releasing, calming and overall healing. Sound healing works by applying the harmonic frequencies that resonate with different parts of the body, bringing them back into balance. The sound waves can be applied through a multitude of different instruments and tools that create varying high and low frequency sound waves. When the sound waves intercept with a person’s energy fields, chakras or body organs, the body has the capacity to match that tone and attune itself to its original state of wellness and optimum functionality.
Best for:
Nervous system regulation
Sleep issues, overthinking, or emotional tension
Reducing pain
Stress and anxiety
What to expect: You’ll relax fully clothed on a massage table as sound waves wash over and through you. Most people report deep calm, vivid imagery, or even energetic releases.
“If Reiki is like gentle water, sound healing
is like waves that move through your entire
being.”
So, which one should I choose?
You’re anxious, stuck, or feel off … try Reiki
You’re looking to find meaning and purpose in your life … try Reiki
You’re dealing with strong emotions … try EFT Therapy
You’re trying to let go of a limiting belief … try EFT Therapy
You’re looking for improved mental clarity … try Sound Healing
You want overall well-being … try Reiki or Sound Healing
You want deep relaxation and a reset … try Reiki or Sound Healing
You don’t know where to start … try Reiki or a customized session blending modalities
Each person’s energy responds differently. That’s why at Indigo Palm Healing your session may include one or more of these tools based on what your body and energy are asking for. I can guide you to a customized session based off your needs.
Ready to try a healing session and are in the West Columbia or surrounding SC area?
Whether you’re curious about Reiki, want to experience EFT therapy or are drawn to Sound Healing, I’ve created a welcoming, safe space just for you. You don’t need to choose perfectly, just show up as you are and I’ll take it from there. However, if you’d like some guidance before booking, I’m always glad to help. Email me at indigopalmhealing@gmail.com for more information or answers to your questions.
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