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Juniper Subtle Energy Healing: A Case Study
Celine-Marie Pascale1, Catherine M Schaeff2
1Watkins Bldg, RM 105, Dept. of Sociology, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8072, United States.
Explore (New York, N.Y.)
|October 21, 2018
Summary
This pilot study explored subtle energy healing for two terminally ill patients. Both patients and physicians reported significant improvements in wellbeing and reduced medication needs, suggesting potential benefits of this complementary therapy.
Area of Science:
- Integrative oncology
- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)
- Subtle energy healing modalities
Background:
- Pilot case study examining the efficacy of subtle energy treatments.
- Focus on Buddhist healing master Segyu Rinpoche and the Juniper Integrative Clinic.
- Involved two patients with terminal diagnoses who had exhausted conventional medical options.
Observation:
- Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and bronchiolitis obliterans (BOS) participated.
- Treatments included twice-monthly sessions with Segyu Rinpoche and daily meditation.
- Data collected via interviews, wellness surveys, journals, and medical records.
Findings:
- Both patients and physicians reported significant improvements in patient wellbeing.
- Observed reductions in pain, increased happiness, and greater ease.
- Reported a decreased need for medication among patients.
Implications:
- Anecdotal evidence supports the usefulness of subtle energy healing.
- Highlights the potential value of further qualitative studies in this field.
- Suggests a promising complementary approach for patient care.
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