Energetic Healing featuring writings and courses available from Arnie Lade Somatoenergetics Articles Publications Workshops Contact Bio What is SomatoEnergetics? Somatoenergetics is a healing art based upon the principles outlined in Arnie Lade's book - Energetic Healing: Embracing the Life Force. "Somato" refers to our embodied physical forms, "energetics" to the study of energy and its transformations, and together they denote the study of the embodied life force or energy within us. Somatoenergetics offers an integral approach to health, the understanding of illness and restoration of well being, as well as the relationship between mind and body. In its practice, Somatoenergetics incorporates energetic theory, assessment skills, acupuncture, manipulation and hands-on healing techniques, diet, and natural therapeutics. These practices are adapted from both ancient and modern sources, and integrated with the theory of energy according to the experience of its developer, Arnie Lade. Somatoenergetics is an evolving, eclectic discipline, one that promotes an attitude of infinite learning and loving kindness. Principles & Practice In Somatoenergetics the integration and enhancement of the body's complex functioning is achieved through working with the inherent life force. Dis-ease is viewed as the result of an essential lack of communication within body, while pathological processes appear when the body's self-corrective capacity malfunctions. Somatoenergetics is based upon a number of core practices. The following describes some of the important underlying aspects of this work. Accupuncture The art of acupuncture is founded upon an understanding of subtle energy flows or Qi (pronounced 'chee') that circulate within us. This Qi moves within channels or meridians along whose path numerous points exist. Here meridian Qi can be manipulated through the use of fine needles, finger pressure (acupressure) or the application of heat. Research shows that meridian Qi utilizes the body's fascia (a pervasive form of connective tissue) as its preferred medium of conduction. From the perspective of Somatoenergetics, meridian Qi is understood to be an aspect of the life force that organizes the intricate web of functional systems, such as organs, glands, brain and nerves, blood vessels, muscles or bones. Therefore by skilfully regulating and harmonizing the flow of Qi both body and mind are encouraged to heal. Manipulation At the body's core a threefold expression of subtle energy manifests within the head, chest and abdomen. In each of these spheres a subtle yet palpable rhythmic motion emanates that is unique in both its rate and orientation. Normally, these threefold energies, like the meridian Qi, operate silently below the threshold of perception. On the other hand, movement can be volitional and within the active scope of perception. Indeed, bodies are designed for and dependent upon movement, requiring the integrated use of muscles, joints, connective tissue, bones and nerves. Thus, all aspects of form and functioning are vital to true health, no matter whether we percieve them or not. In Somatoenergetics gentle manipulation and movement are used to restore the body to its optimal level of functioning. These techniques are drawn from the osteopathic and oriental disciplines (includng craniosacral and visceral manipulation), as well as somatic education principles. They are applied to facilitate the process of healing and improve the body's capacity to move with greater flexability, harmony and ease. Natural Therapeutics The quality and quantity of food, water, air, sleeping, exercise, feelings and so forth directly effects the life force and shapes our experience of living. By the judicious use of natural elements and changes to behaviour an individual's health can be enhanced. For this purpose Somatoenergetics employs different agents from diet and herbs to self-healing techniques to promoting wellness and healing. Appointments Somatoenergetics is a potent method of healing used to address chronic and acute illnesses, to prevent dis-ease and promote wellness. In an appointment your body's energetic functioning is assessed and the appropriate treatment applied. The length of time required for a treatment varies according to the individual's circumstance. Appointments and Consultations Arnie Lade maintains a private practise in Victoria, BC, Canada. To receive information about how to make an appointment and/or telephone consultation, please e-mail us.