Energy Healing in Morpeth, Northumberland
For when there is more going on that the physical symptoms tell you.
I offer advanced energy healing, similar to Reiki, that works with subtler aspects of our human experience that are often overlooked. Rather than applying a standard treatment protocol, I use muscle testing to identify what your session needs to focus on. Energy healing often addresses beliefs or patterns that you have unconsciously carried for a long time, and the surprising connections between these and what you are experiencing physically. If you’ve tried different approaches and feel you’ve hit a wall, this gentle, deeply relaxing holistic therapy may offer another way forward.
I work from the Oldgate Therapy Centre in Morpeth, Northumberland, just 15 minutes by train or a short drive from Newcastle.
Proud to work from the Oldgate Centre, Morpeth
How is Energy Healing with Hilary Dancing different from Reiki?
Energy healing is practised in many different ways, and there are many approaches that can be deeply relaxing and supportive. My own work has been shaped by more than ten years of experience in kinesiology, alongside my training in energy healing and coaching.
What makes my approach different is the way we work together to discover what is most important for you in this session.
1. I bring over 14 years of experience in kinesiology
Sometimes you will arrive knowing exactly what you want to work on. But sometimes you simply know that something isn't right. You may feel stressed, stuck, exhausted, uncomfortable or out of balance without being able to explain exactly why.
In these situations, I can use muscle testing to help us explore different possibilities and guide the direction of the session. Rather than assuming that I know what is most important, we can use the information available through your own responses to explore what your system may be ready to work with.
2. I use a coaching approach to create a genuinely client-led experience
My training and experience as a coach has had a profound influence on the way I work.
I believe that you are the expert on your own experience. My role is not to tell you what is wrong with you or impose my own interpretation on what is happening.
We explore what is happening in your life, what you are experiencing in your body and what feels important to you today. And if you don't know, rather than simply substituting my own judgement, I can draw on the different tools I have (including muscle testing) to help us explore further.
3. No two sessions follow the same path
The problem you arrive with may not turn out to be the most important thing to work on. A physical symptom may lead us towards an emotion, an old experience, a pattern of tension or something happening in your life now.
Sometimes the things that most need our attention are not the things we already consciously know about, or the things we would necessarily think to talk about.
That can make the work surprising. And it can sometimes lead to shifts in emotional state, physical tension or overall wellbeing that neither of us could have predicted when the session began.
What you can expect from an energy healing session
Exploratory muscle testing to help identify what your session needs to focus on.
A bespoke treatment, drawing on different energy-healing techniques to suit your individual needs rather than following a standard protocol.
Gentle, non-invasive treatment, which can be hands-on or hands-off depending on your preferences and sensitivity. The approach can be adapted throughout your session.
Deep relaxation, helping you to settle, restore calm and reconnect with a sense of balance.
Space to explore what's beneath the surface, with the possibility of gaining new insights into beliefs, emotions or patterns that may be contributing to what you're experiencing.
A renewed sense of vitality, with some people experiencing greater energy, joy, hopefulness or a sense of being more fully themselves.
Who is Energy Healing for?
Energy healing may be particularly helpful if you:
Feel physically or emotionally depleted and need time to rest and restore.
Are experiencing stress, overwhelm, a racing mind or difficulty switching off.
Are going through grief, emotional difficulty or a long-standing emotional pattern that doesn't seem to be shifting.
Notice recurring tension, pain or patterns in how you respond to people and situations.
Are recovering from illness or surgery and want gentle complementary support alongside your medical care.
Feel disconnected from yourself and want to feel more grounded, peaceful and at home in yourself.
An Energy Healing MOT
You don't have to wait until something is seriously wrong before coming for energy healing. Some people use it as a regular MOT for their body and wellbeing — a chance to check in, notice where things may be becoming out of balance and give yourself some attention before small issues become bigger ones.
Frequently asked questions
What is Energy Healing?
Energy Healing as practised by Hilary Dancing Body-Mind Therapeutics is a gentle, whole-person approach that works with the body's energy and the relationship between your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. It acknowledges that, as humans, we are more than the solid, physical parts of ourselves we can see and touch.
During a session, I use a combination of hands-on and hands-off techniques to work with the body's energy system. The aim is to support balance and create the conditions in which your body and nervous system can settle, regulate and respond.
Is there any scientific basis for the idea of energy systems in the body?
The idea that the body has an energetic dimension is sometimes misunderstood as being purely spiritual or outside the world of science. In fact, modern medicine routinely measures electrical activity within the body.
An ECG records the electrical activity associated with the heart, while EEG and EMG technology can measure electrical current in the brain and through the nerves. Highly sensitive instruments can also detect the tiny magnetic fields produced by electrical activity in the body.
This does not, in itself, explain or prove how Energy Healing of the kind practised at Hilary Dancing Body-Mind Therapeutics works. But it does remind us that the human body is not simply a collection of bones, muscles and organs. It is also a complex electrical and electromagnetic system, much of which is measurable and still being explored.
Is Energy Healing the same as Reiki?
My work at Hilary Dancing Body-Mind Therapeutics is informed by over ten years of experience in body-based and energy work, including Kinesiology and my training in Energetic Cellular Healing. Although I am qualified in Reiki, over time my approach has evolved so that I no longer claim to practice Reiki in its purest form.
If you are used to Reiki treatment, you will notice both similarities and differences in the way I work. My energy healing sessions bring together several strands of experience into an individualised treatment.
What kinds of problems can Energy Healing help with?
People come for Energy Healing with Hilary Dancing for many different reasons. Some are going through periods of stress, anxiety or emotional overwhelm. Others have experienced trauma that has had a lasting impact so they feel they are still carrying the effects of difficult experiences from some time ago.
This can also be a supportive space when you are going through a period of change, loss or uncertainty, or when you simply want time to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
Energy Healing is not a medical treatment and I do not diagnose or claim to cure specific illnesses or conditions. However, many people find that feeling calmer, more settled and more connected to their body can be a valuable part of supporting their overall wellbeing.
How do I know whether I need Kinesiology or Energy Healing?
You do not necessarily need to know whether you need Kinesiology or Energy Healing before you come for a treatment at Hilary Dancing Body-Mind Therapeutics.
Kinesiology is often a good starting point if you have a specific physical problem, recurring pain, tension or imbalance that you would like to explore.
Energy Healing can be particularly helpful when your main experience is one of stress, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion or feeling disconnected from yourself. It is generally a quieter, gentler process, allowing more space for you to settle and for me to work with what is emerging.
However, there is often overlap between the two. Our physical, emotional and nervous systems are closely connected, and a physical problem may have an emotional or energetic dimension, just as stress and emotional experiences can affect the body.
If you are unsure, you can simply book a session and we can talk about what is bringing you before deciding on the most appropriate approach.
Can I have Energy Healing alongside other medical treatment ?
Yes. Energy Healing as practised by Hilary Dancing can be used alongside conventional medical care and other forms of treatment as a complementary approach to wellbeing.
However, it is not a replacement for medical diagnosis, treatment or advice. You should continue to follow the guidance of your doctor or other healthcare professionals, and you should not stop or change prescribed medication or treatment without discussing this with them.
If you are receiving treatment for a medical condition, please let me know so that I have an understanding of your situation and can work appropriately with you.
How safe is Energy Healing ?
Energy Healing is generally a gentle, non-invasive approach. Sessions can be adapted to your individual needs and there is no need for forceful manipulation or strenuous physical activity.
As with any therapeutic approach, people can have different responses. You may simply feel relaxed and rested, while at other times a session may bring emotions, thoughts or physical sensations into your awareness. You remain in control throughout the session. We can pause, stop or adjust what we are doing at any point.
Before we begin, we will talk about what has brought you and anything relevant that I need to know, so that we can approach the session in a way that feels appropriate and comfortable for you.
Can I have Energy Healing if I have cancer or another serious health condition?
Energy Healing with Hilary Dancing is potentially appropriate for people undergoing treatment for serious health condtions. However, it is important that Energy Healing is seen as complementary support rather than a treatment for the medical condition itself.
If you have cancer or another serious or complex health condition, I would want to understand your circumstances and the treatment you are currently receiving before we work together. You should continue to follow the advice and treatment plan provided by your medical team and seek their support for any complementary treatment you pursue.
Energy Healing may provide a gentle space to rest, relax and support your overall sense of wellbeing during a difficult time, but I do not claim that it can treat, cure or reverse cancer or other serious illnesses. If you are unsure whether a session would be appropriate for you, please get in touch and we can discuss your situation before you book.
Do I need to believe in Energy Healing for it to work?
No, you do not need to believe in Energy Healing to experience the benefits of it. You do not have to hold any particular spiritual or religious beliefs, and you do not need to arrive expecting a particular experience.
Some people come because they have had Energy Healing before and know that they enjoy it. Others are curious but sceptical and simply want to see what happens.I am comfortable with both.
You do not need to pretend to feel something that you do not feel, and there is no "right" way to experience a session, but an open mind and willingness to explore tends to open up possibilities for a transformative experience.
What happens during an Energy Healing session?
Your Energy Healing session with Hilary Dancing will begin with a conversation about what has brought you and what you would like support with.
You remain fully clothed and lie comfortably on a treatment couch. Depending on what feels appropriate, I may work with gentle hands-on contact or with my hands held above the body. I will always explain what I am doing and check that you are comfortable.
I work responsively, drawing on my experience of Energy Healing, Kinesiology and body-based work to support what seems most appropriate for you on that day.
Some people experience deep relaxation. Others notice sensations, emotions or thoughts arising, while some simply enjoy an hour of quiet rest. There is no right or wrong experience.
At the end of the session, we will give you time to come round and talk through anything you would like to discuss.
Looking for something different?
Courses, workshops and talks
Not everyone is looking for one-to-one support.
If you prefer to learn in a group setting rather than individually, I also offer courses and events throughout the year.
Resources and articles
If you're looking for information on how Kinesiology works, want to explore how it could support your Pilates practice, or just want to find out more, there's more reading in the online library.
What my clients say about working with me
This was the most practical coaching session I’ve had. Absolutely ideal for someone like me with loads of ideas and a mind racing at a hundred miles an hour. I’ve come away with a practical action plan for the next few weeks. Hilary is very thought-provoking, hugely knowledgeable and very inspiring.
My body relaxed more deeply than it has in a long time and I could feel myself letting go of long-held tension. I left feeling calmer, looser, and more at ease. I would happily recommend Hilary to anyone struggling with persistent pain, tension, or stress.
I felt safe enough to explore things I don’t often put into words. I came away with new perspectives on how my body responds to stress and the world around me. I’d recommend her to anyone who feels highly sensitive, easily overwhelmed, or curious about understanding themselves more deeply.