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ABOUT POLARITY THERAPY
POLARITY THERAPY - "Energy Medicine for the 21st Century" (Wilson,
W., 2004) - is a gentle, holistic method of treatment, applicable
to many health problems and the effects of modern life. It is based
in the concept of a life energy which is in constant pulsation in
the human energy field. The energy field, subtle energy centers of
the body, and specific currents of energy in, through, and around
the body form an energetic template termed the wireless anatomy of
the body.
The
term "Polarity" Therapy derives from the awareness that
there are poles within the energy field and energy systems of the
body, just as there are in a magnet's energy field. It is a comprehensive,
effective yet remarkably light and subtle therapeutic method which
sees dis-ease, illness and symptoms as complex patterns of disharmony
within the human system. These patterns of disharmony can involve
many factors including energy blockages and disturbances of the energetic
system. Polarity Therapy accepts that when there is disruption or
blockage in the energy flows in the human energy field and energy
systems of the body, dis-ease arises. Polarity Therapy aims to restore
wellness by re-establishing balance in the energy flows of the body
and human energy field, through working with the polarities within
these energy systems.
Polarity
Therapy incorporates numerous influences and knowledge from Western
and Asian healing, including the concept of subtle "elements" arising
in "ether/ space" (a notion also found in Tibetan healing practices)
and articulating through the energy template into the human body.
HOW IT IS DONE:
Polarity
Therapy rests on four pillars, addressed in various ratios according
to the practitioner's assessment of the client's needs, in concert
with the client's process and readiness.
1.
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH:
Polarity
Therapy "Energy Medicine" incorporates a system of gentle, non-invasive
therapeutic touch, generally received fully clothed. The therapeutic
touch focuses on the energy systems of the body and involves protocols
of gentle hands-on contacts by a practitioner to rebalance the energy
template of the body, thereby helping the physical body to also shift
towards health. Using both hands, or fingers of both hands, the practitioner
will use a variety of contacts which link energetically and functionally
to related areas of the body to facilitate healthy flow of body energy.
Both deep and light contacts may be used, but neither forceful skeletal
manipulations nor deep tissue massage are performed, so Polarity Therapy
Energy Medicine is suitable for elderly and frail clients.
2.
SELF AWARENESS:
The
body-mind-emotion-spirit connection is fully integrated in Polarity
Therapy which recognizes that particular thought processes and emotional
patterns are often associated with health imbalances. To support the
therapeutic touch work, self awareness is pivotal to the client's
process. Polarity Therapists/ Practitioners attune themselves to helping
their clients to become more aware of any areas which are detrimental
to their health and wellbeing. Emotional wellbeing and awareness tend
to be a natural by-product of Polarity Therapy Energy Medicine and,
indeed, for some clients these are their primary goal.
3.
ENERGY-BASED DIETARY PRINCIPLES:
Further
supporting the therapeutic touch work of Polarity Therapy, and the
self awareness process, clients are encouraged to take control of
their own healing process through an "energy based" approach to their
diet, as suggested by their Polarity practitioner from time to time
4.
THERAPEUTIC MOVEMENT/ POLARITY YOGA:
When
appropriate, suggestions regarding simple yoga-like exercises and
other therapeutic movement recommendations that are specific to each
client's needs round-out this holistic approach to health and well
being that is Polarity Therapy.
ORIGINS: Developed by Dr Randolph Stone (1890-1981) DO, DC, ND,
Polarity Therapy has been way ahead of its time.
Although
there has been an explosion in popularity of energy healing methods
in recent years, Polarity Therapy has existed since the 1940s, ahead
of its time by at least 60 years. Now, popular awareness of energy
medicine is finally catching up with this visionary method! It could
be called the "oldest contemporary energy medicine method".
©
Ranna-Lesley Lachlan (RPP, RPE, PhD). 2005.
REFERENCES: Stone, R., 1986 ed.; Stone, R., 1985 ed.; Sills, F., 1989;
QUOTE: "Energy Medicine" is from "Energy Medicine for the 21st Century"
by Wilson, W., in Caduceus, Issue 31.
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