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What Is Brennan Healing Science? The Training Behind My Energy Work

What Is Brennan Healing Science? The Training Behind My Energy Work

by | Oct 25, 2026 | Energy Healing, barbara brennan

People often ask me what makes my energy work different from Reiki or from the energy healing they may have tried elsewhere. The short answer is where I trained. I spent eight years at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, four as a student in the professional program and four more in advanced training and teaching. Brennan Healing Science is the foundation of every energy healing session I offer in Worthington and Columbus, Ohio, and of my virtual sessions by phone or online.

This post explains what that training is, what it taught me to perceive and work with, and why it matters when you are choosing someone to work with your energy.

Who Was Barbara Brennan?

Barbara Brennan was a NASA research physicist who later trained as a therapist and healer, and in the 1980s founded the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. Her two books, Hands of Light and Light Emerging, brought a detailed, structured description of the human energy field to a wide audience and remain the core texts of the school. She died in 2022; the school continues, and graduates practice around the world.

The Four Dimensions We Work With

Brennan Healing Science describes a person in four dimensions, and a session can move through any or all of them:

  • The physical body. What you feel, where you hold tension, what hurts. In my practice this is where my craniosacral training and the energy work meet.
  • The auric field. The layers of energy around and through the body, organized around the chakras. Much of the hands-on work happens here: clearing, charging, and restructuring.
  • The hara. A deeper line of intention that runs vertically through the body. When the hara is aligned, people often describe feeling clear about what they want and able to act on it.
  • The core star. The school's name for the essence of a person, underneath personality, history, and defenses. Work at this level is quiet and often the most moving.

What the Four-Year Program Involves

The professional program is not a weekend certification. Over four years, students study anatomy and physiology, learn to perceive and work with the energy field with their hands, and practice specific techniques such as chelation (a full-field clearing and charging that moves from the feet to the head), chakra restructuring, spinal cleaning, and work with the hara line.

Just as important, every student goes through their own personal process in the program. You cannot hold a clear, steady space for someone else's healing while avoiding your own. That requirement is, in my experience, what separates this training from most of what is available.

After graduating I stayed on for four more years of advanced training and taught at the school. I later added Reiki, Ken Kole's Unwinding the Meridians, and angelic energy healing, and I became a Diplomate-certified craniosacral therapist through the Upledger Institute. I have been doing energy work with clients since the mid-1990s.

If you are thinking about studying this work yourself, I have written about the school and what drew me to it in interested in the Barbara Brennan School?

What a Brennan-Trained Session Feels Like

You stay fully clothed, usually lying on a treatment table. I begin by listening, with my hands near or lightly on the body, to what is present in your field that day. I do not follow a fixed sequence; I respond to what I find. Some clients feel warmth, movement, or deep relaxation. Some feel very little during the session and notice shifts afterward. Both are normal, and I describe this more in how energy healing works.

Because this work engages the whole person, emotions, memories, and images sometimes come up. When they do, we work with them gently and at your pace. Nothing is forced.

Two situations where this training shows its depth are grief and loss and burnout, when the nervous system will not settle on its own. I have written about each of those separately.

Why Training Matters When You Choose a Healer

Energy healing is unregulated. Anyone can use the words. That is not a criticism of other approaches; many sincere people do good work. It does mean the responsibility to ask about training falls on you. Questions worth asking any practitioner: Where did you train, and for how long? Did the training include anatomy? Did it require you to do your own healing work? How many years have you practiced?

I wrote more about this in how to find the right energy healer, and about what sessions typically cost in Columbus in this guide.

An Honest Word About Evidence

Energy healing is a complementary practice. It is not a substitute for medical or mental-health care, and the mechanisms the Brennan model describes are not established by scientific research the way medical treatments are. What I can tell you is what three decades of clients report: feeling calmer, more connected to themselves, and more able to move through what they came in carrying. I am glad to work alongside your doctor or therapist.

Working With Me

I see clients at my office in Worthington, serving the Columbus area, and by phone or online for clients anywhere in the United States and Canada. Sessions run 60 to 75 minutes at $150, and package options are available for ongoing work. If you are curious whether this is a fit, call or text (614) 653-8111 for a free 15-minute consultation.

Sharon Hartnett, CST-D
Barbara Brennan School of Healing graduate and former faculty member
Lighten Up Therapies, 6797 N High Street Ste 333, Worthington, Ohio 43085

Finding the Best Somatic Therapist to Help Resolve Your Chronic Pain and Discomfort.

by | Nov 28, 2025 | barbara brennan, concussion, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, grounding, hakomi, healing, meditation, migraine, Structural Integration, trauma, upledger institute

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Healing Touch with Craniosacral Therapy

Finding the Best Somatic Therapist for Chronic Pain and Discomfort

I’m a craniosacral therapist working with an integrative somatic approach in Worthington, serving Columbus, Ohio. “Somatic” simply means I work through the body. I draw on decades of training and experience to help you feel better and more at home inside your own body — with ease, with peace, and often with a more natural flow of energy by the time you leave. When you book a somatic session with me, I want you to feel the value and quality of the work.

Symptom Relief: What My Holistic Therapy Can Help With

Through mindful listening and skilled, gentle touch, I work with people dealing with:

The body is deeply intelligent. With the right support, it moves in its own healing direction. If you’re wondering what this work actually does, I explain it plainly in What Does Craniosacral Therapy Do?

My Background as a Craniosacral and Somatic Therapist

My path started with energy healing in the 1990s. About 27 years ago I became licensed in massage therapy, though I didn’t practice massage for long — I invested instead in learning and practicing Structural Integration, and later attended and taught at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. One thing led to another: I studied Hakomi, then trauma-informed work with Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. As the work evolved with my clients, I moved in the early 2000s into Craniosacral Therapy at the Upledger Institute and Visceral Manipulation at the Barral Institute. Today I’m certified at the highest level Upledger offers: Diplomate (CST-D). You can read more about my energy healing work and visceral manipulation on their own pages.

Why I Wrote This

When I searched for other therapists in the Columbus area, I found a lot of confusing marketing. I felt I had to speak up, because you — as a paying client — deserve to know what you’re getting when you call and book. Interview by phone and get a clear picture of credentials. Someone may rank at the top of a search for a modality they’ve never actually trained in. There’s also a big difference between a person who took one weekend class and someone committed to years of training and practice. And when someone markets craniosacral therapy as a kind of massage, that isn’t accurate. It’s not massage; it’s a whole other system. I explain that difference in somatic massage: what it is and how it differs from a regular massage.

My Recommendations

  • If someone advertises as, say, a visceral manipulation practitioner, ask about their training and experience. Are they being upfront?
  • If you want an expert craniosacral therapist, ask whether they’re certified — and at which level.
  • If you want a manual therapist trained in body-centered psychotherapy or trauma-informed work, ask which school they attended.

My hope is that when you search, you get accurate, useful information, so you end up in “hands of integrity.”

Ready to feel better? I’m Sharon Hartnett, a Diplomate-Certified Craniosacral Therapist (CST-D) through the Upledger Institute, with about 30 years of experience listening to the body and helping it heal. My office is in Worthington, Ohio, and I serve the greater Columbus area.

If you’re curious whether this gentle work is right for you, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. Call or text me at (614) 653-8111.

Learn more about somatic therapy and trauma-informed healing, read answers to common questions about craniosacral therapy, or find out how to choose the best craniosacral therapist for you.

Best Craniosacral Therapist in the Columbus Area

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A More Holistic Approach to Pain|Worthington Ohio

by | Nov 19, 2025 | barbara brennan, craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, hakomi, healing, healthy, Structural Integration, upledger institute

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A More Holistic Approach to Pain — Worthington, Serving Columbus

I’m Sharon Hartnett, a craniosacral therapist in the Columbus, Ohio area, and I offer an integrative, whole-body approach to healing pain.

Often enough, people don’t stay home when they’re sick to take care of themselves. Often enough they ignore pain because they’ve been taught to push forward at all costs. But pain usually finds a way to speak, and eventually it can disrupt your whole life.

Pain is a personal experience. How we relate to it is individual — based on our biology, but also on the psychological and social feedback we’ve received. Learning to ignore it won’t make it go away. Stored, maybe, but still alive in the tissues. That’s how chronic pain takes hold.

Craniosacral therapy is a form of manual therapy that listens to the body — to what’s being shared, and to what’s quiet. It’s in the melding between two people, in a relationship built on trust, that connection and support can shift the dynamics of a person’s life toward health. I explain what that looks like in What Does Craniosacral Therapy Do?

Allowing pain to be present and felt while being held through the craniosacral system can be rather miraculous. It can transform our perception of our body, and of our whole life. The body is a doorway to learning and discovering self, and the release and integration of our essential self is deeply empowering. For the courage it takes to face pain, there’s real reward.

Dealing with and facing pain can:

  • Improve your day-to-day mindset
  • Help relieve tension and suffering
  • Help you reach future goals

I’ve been working with people for about 30 years. Human connection, understanding, and support are vital to our everyday health. Whether your pain comes from an old injury, headaches, or stress that has settled into the body, there’s a gentler way through.

Ready to feel better? I’m Sharon Hartnett, a Diplomate-Certified Craniosacral Therapist (CST-D) through the Upledger Institute, with about 30 years of experience listening to the body and helping it heal. My office is in Worthington, Ohio, and I serve the greater Columbus area.

If you’re curious whether this gentle work is right for you, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. Call or text me at (614) 653-8111.

Learn more about craniosacral therapy in Columbus, read answers to common questions about craniosacral therapy, or find out how to choose the best craniosacral therapist for you.

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Sharon Hartnett CST-D

(614) 653-8111

To learn more about my Craniosacral Therapy services, visit my main craniosacral therapy page.

How Much Does Energy Healing Cost in Columbus Ohio

by | Oct 11, 2025 | Energy Healing, barbara brennan, Craniosacral Therapy

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How Much Does an Energy Healing Session Cost in Columbus, Ohio?

If you’re exploring energy healing (like Reiki, intuitive energy work, chakra balancing, etc.) in Columbus, Ohio, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is: how much does a session cost? The answer varies, depending on many factors, but this guide will help you understand the pricing landscape in Central Ohio — and how to choose wisely.

What Is “Energy Healing”?

Before diving into costs, it helps to clarify what we mean by “energy healing.”

  • This umbrella term often includes modalities like Brennan Healing Science, Reiki, chakra balancing, intuitive energy healing, sound healing, distance or remote energy work, etc.
  • Generally, the practitioner works with subtle (non-physical) energies, guiding or channeling them to help clear blockages, restore balance, and support the body’s self-healing processes.
  • Because energy healing is considered complementary or holistic, it’s rarely covered by conventional insurance in the U.S.

Typical Price Ranges in the Columbus Area

Based on local providers in Columbus and nearby Ohio, there is a large variance in price based on experience and training. For a standard 60–75 minute energy healing session in Columbus, you can reasonably expect to pay $60 to $150, depending on the practitioner, modality, and setting.

Factors That Influence Price

Here are the main variables that affect how much an energy healing session will cost:

  • Experience & credentialing of practitioner
    Healing practitioners with more years of experience, specialized training, advanced certifications, or high demand may charge premium rates. For example, Sharon Hartnett has 8 years of training at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, has taught at the school, and also includes transformational work as well as Reiki and angelic healing.
  • Modality & complexity
    A simple Reiki session might cost less than a hybrid session that combines sound healing, guided imagery, or chakra balancing. Most Reiki initiations are one or two days. While this work is powerful in its own right, there is a big gap in training compared to, again, the Barbara Brennan Energy Healing School.
  • Session length & depth
    Longer sessions (e.g. 90 minutes) or ones with extra components (pre- and post-discussion, integration work) cost more.
  • Overhead & location
    Clinics or studios in higher-rent neighborhoods, with more amenities (comfortable rooms, ambiance, etc.), tend to charge more.
  • Packages, subscriptions & discounts
    Many practitioners offer package deals (e.g. 3 or 6 sessions prepaid), sliding-scale rates, or donation-based pricing. Once in a while, Sharon Hartnett offers 10-session packets at a discounted price.

Tips for Choosing a Practitioner

  • Ask for a consultation or introductory offer — many energy healers offer a shorter session at a lower rate so you can see how you like their style.
  • Compare what’s included — is there time for discussion before/after the energy work? Do they offer integration suggestions, follow-ups, or guidance?
  • Check reviews, references, or word-of-mouth — personal experience and reputation matter in this field.
  • Inquire about sliding scale or donation-based sessions — some healers offer flexibility for clients on tighter budgets.
  • Bundle or buy packages — if you plan on multiple sessions, packages often lower the per-session cost.

Bottom Line

If you’re in Columbus, Ohio, expect to pay roughly $60 to $150 for a standard 60-minute energy healing session, depending on the practitioner and modality. Shorter sessions can cost around $40, and extended or premium sessions may reach $150+. Always ask what you’re getting (duration, modalities, integration) and compare a few practitioners. Also, energy healing is an exchange. Often if you pay on the lower side, you are getting that value. Training and experience do count and play a part in regards to skill level.

Sharon Hartnett at Lighten Up Therapies has been an energy healer for over 30 years. Her formal training is at the Barbara Brennan School.

Her focus is on working with the four dimensions: the physical body, the auric field, hara, and the core star. You can find out more about this prestigious school and the work by reading Barbara’s two famous books, “Hands of Light” and “Light Emerging.” Because of the extensive education and quality of Brennan Healing Science, prices will be higher than Reiki practitioners. However, you’ll be finding someone with great expertise and a strong sense of presence and healing light.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D, Healer and Somatic Therapist. Serving the Columbus, Ohio area and remote healing.

(614) 653-8111

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Craniosacral Therapy in Columbus: How Gentle Touch, Somatic Awareness, and Visceral Manipulation Support Deep Healing

by | Oct 4, 2025 | barbara brennan, better posture, craniosacral, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Healing, grounding, hakomi, healing, healthy, mind body & spirit, mindfulness, Structural Integration, trauma, upledger institute

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Sharon Hartnett CST-D is a Certified Diplomate Craniosacral Therapist through the Upledger Institute

30 years of experience in mind/body centered healing and somatic work.

Telephone:  614 653-8111

Located in Worthington, Ohio and Serving the Columbus area.

Listening to the Body’s Deeper Intelligence

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle approach to listening to the body’s own deeper mind-body intelligence. Rather than trying to “fix” a symptom, I listen with my hands and my presence to what your system is already communicating. When the body feels safe enough to express itself, the central nervous system begins to balance, nourish, and restore itself from within.

This work opens communication with the essence and core of each individual. When the craniosacral rhythm is flowing freely, people often feel deeply relaxed, more aligned, and connected to themselves again. Over the years, I’ve seen clients leave sessions feeling lighter, clearer, and more at peace in both body and spirit.

Why I Was Drawn to Craniosacral Therapy

I first experienced craniosacral therapy decades ago. What struck me most was how such light touch could create such profound change. My body softened. My mind quieted. I felt healthier and more whole.

As a practitioner now, I use CST as the foundation of my work because it meets people exactly where they are. The body knows what it needs — my role is to listen deeply, stay neutral, and help the system find its own natural balance.

Many people assume that light touch is less effective than deep tissue work. In reality, working gently with the tissues and dialoguing with the nervous system is often far more powerful for lasting healing. The change arises organically rather than being imposed from the outside. I explain this inside-out approach in somatic massage: what it is and how it differs from a regular massage.

An Integrative, Trauma-Informed Approach

My practice combines craniosacral therapy, somatic therapy, visceral manipulation, and energy healing in an intuitive, trauma-informed way. Every session is customized to the person in front of me. I draw on what I’ve learned from the Hakomi Method, Barbara Brennan Healing Science, Upledger CST, and years of working with clients through trauma, injury, and personal transformation.

This integrative model allows the body to unwind from multiple levels — structural, emotional, energetic, and spiritual. Healing is never just physical; it’s a whole-person process.

What Happens in a Typical Session

When a client arrives, I begin by listening. The first few minutes are about connecting — hearing what brings them in, noticing their tone of voice, posture, and how they inhabit their body. Everything tells a story about how their system is adapting and compensating.

After about ten minutes, the client lies fully clothed on the table. I place my hands gently at different areas — head, sacrum, feet — and listen to the craniosacral rhythm. This subtle motion naturally goes into flexion and extension with pauses in between. I assess its quality, rate, and symmetry. Where there are restrictions, I support the tissues in finding balance.

Sessions last about 75 minutes, longer than most bodywork sessions, because I want clients to have time to drop into deep stillness without feeling rushed. Afterward, I ask what shifts they noticed and how they might integrate these changes into daily life. Healing continues long after the session ends.

How I Track Progress

Progress often shows up in small but meaningful ways — easier movement, deeper sleep, less anxiety, or feeling more “present” inside the body. Each session, I ask questions to help clients notice what’s changing.

Because the work is so individualized, I often suggest people start with three sessions to feel how their system responds. From there, we adjust frequency based on their goals and progress. Some people come short-term for an acute issue; others choose ongoing sessions for maintenance, stress relief, and emotional regulation.

Somatic Therapy: Bringing Awareness and Empowerment

Somatic therapy helps clients develop awareness of how emotions and experiences live in the body. Using a Hakomi approach, I notice subtle cues — a breath held, a shoulder tightening — and may reflect or ask mindful questions to bring unconscious patterns to light.

Sometimes, we explore these through small “experiments” in awareness. This isn’t talk therapy; it’s an embodied inquiry that helps people discover their own inner wisdom. When someone becomes more self-aware, they naturally become more self-empowered. They begin to trust their body again and make new choices from a grounded place.

Visceral Manipulation: Restoring Internal Balance

Visceral manipulation focuses on the gentle mobilization of the organs and their connective tissues. Every organ in the body needs a certain freedom of motion to function optimally. When there’s restriction — from injury, surgery, posture, or emotional tension — it can affect digestion, breathing, or pelvic health.

I often work with women who experience pelvic discomfort, digestive issues, or breathing limitations. Through subtle assessment and touch, I help release restrictions so the organs can move in harmony again. This work often relieves pain, improves range of motion, and restores vitality throughout the entire system.

A Trauma-Informed Lens

Over the years, I’ve worked with many women who have experienced sexual abuse or boundary violations. Healing touch must always be guided by safety and choice. Sometimes clients say they want touch but their body shows hesitation. In those cases, we pause and explore what safety feels like together before any physical work begins.

Empowerment is at the heart of trauma-informed care. My goal is never to override a client’s readiness but to help them rebuild trust in their own boundaries and sensations. Healing is not about forcing release — it’s about re-establishing connection to the self in a way that feels deeply safe.

Real Stories of Change

Over the years, I’ve witnessed remarkable outcomes — not because of me, but because of how powerfully the body can heal when listened to.

  • Tinnitus relief: A woman came in with persistent tinnitus that had been plaguing her for months. By the end of the session, the ringing had stopped — and it remained quiet when we followed up later.
  • Chronic headaches: Another client had experienced daily headaches for six years. Within ten minutes of gentle craniosacral work, the pain disappeared and stayed away.
  • Post-accident recovery: A young woman who’d been in a car accident and lost her baby struggled to walk and was overwhelmed by grief. After ten sessions, she could move more freely, felt calmer, and began reconnecting with life.
  • Concussion and sensory overload: One woman with foggy thinking and extreme light sensitivity after a concussion felt clear enough after ten sessions to resume outdoor activities and adventures again.
  • TMJ: Jaw and mouthwork that released tension in the jaw and joints.
  • Post Surgery Recovery: A client recovered quickly after breast surgery. Her range of motion and flow was much better.

Not every case shifts this quickly — each person’s healing journey unfolds uniquely. But these stories remind me daily of why I do this work.

Physiological and Energetic Perspectives

Physiologically, I believe that every relationship and life experience influences the body. When I come from my higher self — grounded, experienced, and connected — it opens communication down to the cellular and even quantum level. The body begins to reorganize itself toward health.

Energetically, I work with both flow and structure. Sometimes that means clearing congestion in the chakras or balancing the auric field. These subtle levels often correspond directly to physical tension and emotional holding patterns.

Who Can Benefit

Craniosacral therapy can benefit nearly anyone — from babies to seniors. I work with people dealing with:

  • Back and neck pain
  • Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
  • Migraines and headaches
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Nervous-system dysregulation
  • Emotional trauma
  • Postural imbalances and limited range of motion
  • A general sense of disconnection or depletion
  • TMJ Relief

The only contraindications are conditions like active aneurysms, blood clots, or other medical issues that require more acute care. Otherwise, this work supports overall wellness and prevention by helping the body function at its best.

A Community Approach to Healing

Since moving to the Worthington area, I’ve noticed a need for more connection among bodyworkers and healers. I believe in collaboration and often refer clients to other trusted professionals — physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, and counselors — to make sure they get the most comprehensive support possible.

Putting the client’s needs first means honoring all aspects of their healing. True wellness happens when we see the whole person, not just a symptom.

Why I Do This Work

I do this work because I believe each of us is capable of evolving into the best version of ourselves. My teachers and experiences have shown me that living with core values — curiosity, compassion, and authenticity — brings meaning and purpose to life.

When we learn to listen to the wisdom of the body, life begins to flow differently. Healing is not just about relief from pain; it’s about remembering who we truly are and allowing life to support us fully.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is craniosacral therapy and how does it work?

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on approach that listens to the body’s deeper intelligence and craniosacral rhythm. Through light touch, I help the central nervous system balance and self-correct, promoting whole-body relaxation, alignment, and natural healing.

What happens in a first session?

We begin with a short conversation to understand your goals and history. You lie fully clothed on the table while I assess the craniosacral rhythm—its quality, rate, and symmetry—through gentle contacts at the head, sacrum, and feet. Sessions are 75 minutes and end with integration suggestions tailored to you.

How many sessions will I need?

Every body heals at its own pace. I often recommend three sessions to feel initial changes, then we reassess frequency based on your goals and progress—short-term for acute issues or ongoing care for stress regulation and maintenance.

What is somatic therapy and how do you use it?

I use a Hakomi-informed somatic approach to gently bring awareness to how experiences live in the body. With mindful questions and observations, we surface unconscious patterns and support self-empowerment so you can make new choices from a grounded, embodied place.

What is visceral manipulation?

Visceral manipulation uses precise, gentle techniques to restore mobility of the organs and their connective tissues. I frequently support pelvic health, digestion, and breathing by easing restrictions so the viscera can move in harmony with the musculoskeletal system.

Is your approach trauma-informed?

Yes. Safety, consent, and pacing lead the session. We only use interventions—including touch and energy work—that align with your boundaries and readiness. The aim is to rebuild trust in your body and support regulation of the nervous system.

Who can benefit from craniosacral therapy?

CST can help babies through seniors with headaches, neck and back pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, stress and anxiety, concussion recovery, postural issues, and other nervous-system challenges. It also supports a general sense of well-being and connection.

Are there any contraindications?

Yes. Active aneurysms, blood clots, or other acute medical conditions may be contraindications. If you have questions about safety, please consult your healthcare provider and contact me to discuss appropriate adaptations.

Do you combine CST with other modalities?

Yes. I blend craniosacral therapy with somatic therapy, visceral manipulation, and energy healing based on your presentation and what I feel in the tissues. The integrated approach supports structural, emotional, and energetic balance.

Where do you practice and how long are sessions?

I offer 75-minute sessions in Worthington, serving the greater Columbus area. Longer sessions help you settle deeply without feeling rushed. I also offer limited 60-minute sessions when needed for financial reasons.

Do you offer energy work? What if I prefer not to include it?

I offer energy work for clients who want it and always respect personal and religious preferences. If you don’t want energy work included, we simply won’t use it.

Do you collaborate with other providers?

Yes. I refer to and collaborate with physical therapists, massage therapists, social workers, and chiropractors as appropriate so clients receive comprehensive, client-first care.

Begin Your Own Healing Journey

If you’re curious about how craniosacral therapy, somatic therapy, or visceral manipulation can help you, I’d love to meet you.

My 75-minute sessions in Worthington, Ohio, offer a peaceful space to unwind, rebalance, and reconnect with your own inner wisdom.

You can reach me at 614-653-8111 to schedule an appointment. Together, we’ll explore what your body is ready to release — and what new possibilities it’s ready to open to.

Grounding Techniques: Simple Ways to Connect with Earth’s Healing Energy”

by | Feb 18, 2025 | barbara brennan, Craniosacral Therapy, grounding, healing, healthy, meditation, upledger institute

Grounding for your Wellbeing

The earth is a bundle of grounding energy. It can nourish you from the bottom up! If you take the time to stand outside and feel the ground below your feet, the earth will open up your life flow. Whether you stand out in the sunshine or lie in the snow, feel the healthy grounding of your physical wellbeing.

How Grounding can help you. For:

  1. Empaths & Highly Sensitive People – If you absorb others’ emotions or energy easily, grounding helps you stay balanced and not get overwhelmed.
  2. Healers & Energy Workers – When working with energy, grounding prevents depletion and keeps the flow stable.
  3. People Going Through Spiritual Awakenings – Awakening can make you feel unsteady or disconnected; grounding keeps you anchored in your body and the present moment.
  4. Those Experiencing Anxiety or Overthinking – Grounding shifts your focus from racing thoughts to the stability of the earth, bringing calm and clarity.
  5. Anyone Going Through Major Life Changes – Transitions can make you feel uprooted; grounding helps create a sense of stability and trust in the process.
  6. People Working in High-Stress Environments – Stress can scatter your energy; grounding helps you stay centered and focused.
  7. Individuals Feeling Disconnected from Nature or Their Bodies – If you’re stuck in technology, overanalyzing, or feeling out of touch with yourself, grounding reconnects you.

A good exercise to start grounding with is to imagine roots coming down your feet into the earth bringing you calm and centeredness. Allow yourself to absorb the strength and power of the Earth. If you are more of a touch person, reach out and touch a tree. I know that sounds a bit “out there, but you might be amazed, and what you can sense and feel. Lastly, just looking around and connecting with your eyes can help you to connect. Especially if you start by notice how beautiful the earth is!

Lastly, trying a session in Craniosacral Therapy can help you to feel more embodied and grounded. It’s gentle and very centering as well.

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

(614) 653-8111

Learn more about my Energy Healing sessions in Columbus.