We are part of this universe; we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the universe is in us. —Neil deGrasse Tyson

Can Energy Healing Work for You, Even at a Distance?

I have seen over and over that there is a deep connection waiting to be awakened, both internally and with the outer landscapes of life as well. Energy work can powerfully change our human energy field and help us heal. And this can be done in person or at a distance.

The most important thing that I have found while working with long distance healing is that by creating an intention to work in service to health and wellness, energy can work its magic through all the infinite levels of consciousness. We can utilize the world in which we live, and we can also access all that lives within us, as a powerful intelligence to change the course of our lives.

The place to begin your journey is with Sacred Space. The moment you and I connect is a contract between the two of us. It requires a commitment to show up together and to be mindful and open to the boundless opportunities to heal. At the point of contact, I become the holder of the sacred space—a space that is dedicated to you and the process that is about to begin.

The way that I work with clients is both energetically and through mindful dialogue. My background is mostly with the Barbara Brennan Energy Model. It is based on working with the four dimensions: the physical, the auric field, the hara line, and the Core Star. During the session, I will listen and notice what is happening in your energy field. I will support you with a healing response that will bring you closer to feeling more whole and complete.

Sometimes the session can be all energy. At other times, when you are ready, we will start to look at what type of memories you are holding. By connecting with stories, images, feelings, and sensations, you can drop down into a deeper space with periods of inner exploration that will bring you more awareness of your non-conscious patterns of focus. As you begin to acknowledge how you run your own energy, and acknowledge your own choices, you will find yourself becoming more empowered and centered.

As our energetic patterns change, our cells and body change also. Our energetic vibration moves to healthier frequencies. And that imprints into the physical, emotional, mental, heart, and spiritual levels.

How Long Distance Sessions Work

Distance sessions take place by phone or video from wherever you are. We set a time, you find a quiet place where you can lie down or sit comfortably without interruption, and we begin the same way we would in person: by creating sacred space and an intention for the work. I listen to your energy field and we move between energy work and mindful dialogue as the session unfolds. Sessions are available locally in the Columbus area and anywhere in the world.

What Is Energy Healing? A Grounded, Real-World Perspective

Energy healing is often misunderstood.

Some people see it as vague or unexplainable. Others dismiss it because it can’t be seen. But in reality, everything in the body—and in life—is based on movement, communication, and relationship.

What many call “energy” is simply the underlying flow that expresses through:

• The physical body
• Emotions
• Thoughts
• Relationships
• Deeper layers of awareness

In my work, energy healing is not about fixing or forcing change. It’s about listening to what is present—and allowing something new to emerge from there.

What Energy Healing Actually Means

Energy healing works with the underlying patterns that shape how we feel, respond, and relate.

These patterns don’t just live in the mind. They show up in the body as:

• Tension or contraction
• Anxiety or overwhelm
• Pain or discomfort
• Emotional holding

When the system begins to shift, people often start to feel again.

That can be uncomfortable at first—but as the process completes, it often leads to:

• Relief
• Clarity
• A greater sense of calm
• The ability to respond to life more effectively

How I Work: A Different Approach

I don’t approach sessions with a rigid technique or agenda.

Instead, I:

• Listen to what is presenting in the moment
• Track the body, emotions, and subtle shifts
• Support whatever is trying to emerge

Often, what happens is a kind of reorganization process—where unconscious material begins to come into awareness and integrate.

I’m not “doing” the healing.

I act more as a mirror and guide, helping create the conditions where something dormant can begin to awaken—if it’s ready.

What Happens in a Session

Each session is different, but there are common elements:

• Bringing awareness back into the body
• Noticing sensations, emotions, or patterns as they arise
• Exploring internal experiences through dialogue or imagery
• Supporting grounding and regulation
• Bridging what happens in the session into real life

Sometimes we also work with relational patterns—how someone connects to others—and how those patterns live in the body.

What People Often Feel During Energy Healing

Experiences vary, but many people report:

• Deep calm or stillness
• Subtle sensations (warmth, pulsing, movement)
• Emotional release
• Insights or clarity
• Or sometimes very little during the session—but shifts afterward

The most consistent outcome is not dramatic—it’s a sense of being more present, more aligned, and more authentically themselves.

Real Examples of Change

1. Finding Peace in Difficult Family Relationships

A woman in her 50s came in feeling stuck and distressed about her relationship with her adult children.

In our work, we:

• Explored her internal responses
• Connected her back to her body
• Looked at patterns rooted in her own early experiences
• Supported healthier relational boundaries

Over time, something shifted.

The situation didn’t necessarily change—but her relationship to it did. She became more grounded, less reactive, and more able to meet the situation with clarity and balance.

2. Rebuilding Boundaries After Trauma

A client with a history of severe sexual trauma came in with high anxiety and difficulty feeling safe.

We worked somatically and experientially:

• Exploring physical distance and proximity
• Noticing what happened in her body in real time
• Allowing emotions to surface and move

Through this process, she began to redefine what safety and boundaries felt like in her body, not just intellectually.

3. Supporting Fertility and Emotional Alignment

A woman came in wanting to become pregnant.

Our work focused on:

• Releasing internal stress and negative beliefs
• Supporting connection to her body
• Exploring deeper emotional and relational patterns

She later became pregnant.

While outcomes are never guaranteed, the work supported her in becoming more aligned, receptive, and connected to herself.

Who This Work Is For

This work tends to be most effective for people who are:

• Open to change
• Willing to explore beyond habitual patterns
• Curious about their inner experience
• Ready to engage in the process

It’s not about belief—but openness and readiness matter.

What People Get Wrong About Energy Healing

Energy healing is often misunderstood as either:

• “Magic”
• Or not real at all

In reality, it’s neither.

This work requires:

• Presence
• Skill
• The ability to stay grounded and attuned

It’s also important to be discerning.

A skilled practitioner should:

• Stay regulated and present
• Work with the body—not bypass it
• Support integration, not just intensity

Healing Is Not Something Done to You

Healing is not something I give to someone.

It’s something that unfolds when the system is ready.

My role is to:

• Listen
• Reflect
• Support
• Occasionally guide

But the real change comes from within the person.

After a Session: Integration Matters

After a session, people may feel:

• Calm
• Open
• More aware

To support integration, it helps to:

• Take quiet time
• Notice shifts in reactions or patterns
• Allow space for what surfaced

When the work is integrated into daily life, the changes tend to be more lasting.

Energy Healing in Columbus, Ohio and Beyond

In my Columbus-based practice, and by phone or video with clients at a distance, I work with people navigating:

• Anxiety and overwhelm
• Life transitions
• Relationship challenges
• Trauma and boundary work
• A desire to feel more connected and alive

If you’re looking for in-person sessions, you can learn more about my approach on my Energy Healing in Columbus, Ohio page.

A Final Thought

At its core, energy healing is about coming back into relationship with yourself.

Not forcing change. Not fixing.

But listening closely enough that something real has the space to shift.

Ready to Explore This Work?

Sharon Hartnett, CST-D, has over 30 years of experience in somatic and manual therapies, specializing in Craniosacral Therapy and energy work in the Columbus area. She is a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing.

If you feel drawn to this approach and are open to exploring your own process, you’re welcome to reach out or schedule a session, in person or at a distance. Free 15-minute phone consultation for first-time clients.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D
Lighten Up Therapies
6797 N High Street Ste 333, Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 653-8111