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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Perceived Benefits of Magdalena Energy Healing Sessions: An Exploratory Study of Clients' Perspectives.

Alvina D Brueggemann, Angela U Ekwonye

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Alvina D BrueggemannDepartment of Holistic Health Studies, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN 55105, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9369-2127
Angela U EkwonyeDepartment of Public Health, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN 55105, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-1552-7158
St. Catherine University · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEnergy healing techniques are associated with many physical and mental benefits. A qualitative study was conducted to understand clients' experiences of a new energy healing modality called Magdalena Energy Healing.

methodsSemi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted after clients experienced 60 min Magdalena energy healing session(s). Twenty-five adults participated in the study. All participants received Magdalena energy healing from a certified, trained practitioner. Thematic analysis was conducted to determine clients' perceived benefits of the Magdalena energy healing session(s).

resultsFour themes emerged from the data: Physical, Mental, Social, and Spiritual Benefits. Physical health benefits included relief from a variety of medical symptoms, improved sleep quality, and physical body awareness. Mental Health benefits included relaxation and peace, decision-making clarity, relief of mental health symptoms, and an increased ability to cope with life. Social Benefits included improved attitudes in relationships. Spiritual Benefits included optimism, gratitude, self-acceptance, and increased spiritual connection.

conclusionsParticipants' perceptions are that Magdalena energy healing sessions offer peace, symptom relief, and gratitude. Magdalena energy healing can address priorities of The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Sessions can be seamlessly integrated into traditional medical care as a useful complementary/integrative healing option to improve physical, mental, and/or spiritual wellbeing across a variety of diseases.

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complementary and alternative medicinecomplementary healingenergy healingintegrative healingMagdalena energy healing sessionsmental healthperceived benefitsphysical healthqualitativesocial benefitsspiritual health

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PMID38063655
PMCPMC10871104
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