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  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • Biofield Science
  • Energy Medicine Research

Background:

  • Assessing the competence of energy practitioners is crucial for the validity of scientific research in energy healing modalities.
  • Existing methods for evaluating practitioner skill are often not portable or cost-effective for widespread research application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design portable and cost-effective measures for assessing the competence of energy practitioners.
  • To enable the employment of qualified practitioners in improving the accuracy of ongoing scientific research.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study utilizing a convenience sample of 213 subjects (185 women, 28 men).
  • Empirical outcome measures included advanced instrumentation such as Triaxial Extra Low Frequency Magnetic Field meters, RF Field Spectrum Analyzers, and a GDV (Gas Discharge Visualization) device.
  • Physiological measurements included heart rate variability, galvanic skin response, and EKG, alongside specific tests for pH and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS).

Main Results:

  • Energy practitioners demonstrated the ability to consistently produce measurable changes exceeding device error rates across multiple instruments.
  • Success rates varied by measure, ranging from 56.8% for the Acoustimeter to 100% for the Broadcast Frequency Counter.
  • Significant effects were observed with the Triaxial ELF magnetic field meter (p<0.001, effect size D=1.6) and notable changes in pH and TDS levels were recorded.

Conclusions:

  • The developed measures offer a viable method for demonstrating practitioner competence in energy healing fields.
  • These assessments can enhance the selection process for energy practitioners involved in scientific studies.
  • The findings support the use of these methods in research on modalities like Reiki, Qi Gong, and therapeutic touch.