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Maintaining overall health and well being can be a challenge. At the same time, when ill or experiencing pain from a minor injury, there are a number of energy healing techniques available. Unlike Western practitioners whom often run a number of tests before providing a diagnosis and treatment, many of these alternative forms can often provide immediate relief through forms which use hands-on, hands-off or distance healing.

In most cases, this type of work is based on a practitioner, whether licensed or otherwise whom has the ability to channel energy. Often known as "chi, " the energy is transferred through a number of methods. These methods include, hands-off, hands-on and distance. While many of these techniques have become popular over the years, the effects of many still remain skeptical when it comes to the fields of medicine and science.

While most often used with humans, some of the same methods and techniques are now being used when it comes to working with animals. As a result, these healing forms are often considered universal in nature. In most cases, the recipient will feel a sense of heat during a session. After which, it is believed the energy transferred from healer to recipient continues to work in various ways even after a session is complete.

There are several schools of thought associated with these methods and techniques. For example, therapeutic touch, Manual therapy massage, Reiki, Rolfing, Qigong, Contact and Distance just to name a few. While not as well known, color and sound therapies are often provided at New Age health and psychic fairs and have received positive feedback from those in attendance. In fact, these events can often be a great way to explore a number of different alternative methods and techniques in the healing arts.

While considered a Spiritual form, the methods are not associated with any organized religion. As such, most are labeled as non-denominational when it comes to associated beliefs. In fact, a number of organized religions view the methods as being outside the concept of God. For, unlike faith which often requires the laying on of hands by a priest or other religious figure, most practitioners do not have to be associated with any religious belief.

While this is the case, both share skepticism when it comes to those whom believe in either form. At the same time, the nursing profession and others have found therapeutic touch to have merit though still remain skeptical of other forms.

Distance healers are often the most difficult to accept as valid practitioners. For, it is often hard for individuals to believe that someone thousands of miles away can transfer energy to a recipient in another area. At the same time, there have been scientific studies and success stories which suggest that the technique may be viable.

Whether one believes in distance or other forms, there has been proof that energy work and healing have had positive effects on body, mind and spirit. At the same time, as with faith healing, only those whom have seen results first hand can attest to these positive aspects. As a result, unless someone has visited a healer in this area, it can be impossible to either accept or reject the art as a viable form.