Outlook for energyworkers?

[Alondraa]

Warning: Long post!

Well, I'm about to graduate high school, and I've fortunately found my passion within healing.

My whole life I've always been told I have a healing personality, and about three years ago I finally got a clear picture of how I can truly heal. I was at a career fair, and a woman from a massage therapy school was giving a lecture on the industry, and how it's blossoming, etc. Well, when she started to mention that the school also offered "Polarity Therapy", my interest sparked. She gave the basics on how it effected the energy body of a person, etc, and I became very intrigued on it.

I decided to learn more about it, and started researching online. I found that there were so many different types of energetic healing, and that there were so many routes to go down. In addition to studying online, I reserved myself in the open house at the school that offered Polarity (Spa Tech Institute, otherwise known as the Polarity Realization Institute).

During the open house, I had a small Polarity session, and found it to be extremely relaxing (I was actually a bit scared at first to be honest. It felt too good to be true.) I've been going to the school a few times for the student clinic to get a full session, see what it's like, etc. I can definitely say that I want to learn Polarity, but I think I'll learn it at another school rather than Spa Tech (I had a bad feeling about the administration there, and I actually talked to a previous student who said that they financially "screwed her over" during her time there.)

So about a year ago, I was looking into other healing modalities rather than just Polarity, and found Reiki classes being offered locally. I decided to join the level one class to see if it was something I'd like to use for healing. Well, currently I'm about to go onto ART (Advanced Reiki Training), so you can probably guess how much I loved it.

I love the simplicity of Reiki. I find the beauty in it's general ability to heal. You can use Reiki within so many aspects of healing (Physical, energetically, emotionally, etc.), and I constantly think of Reiki as the definition of healing.

Anyways, I know that it's very hard for one to make a good income with just energywork, so that worries me. I'm probably going to go to a local community college to get an associates in something (that I haven't decided yet, unfortunately) that I will be able to use part-time, while building up my energywork practice.

Right now, I'm on the fence on which school to go to for my Polarity (I want to be an RPP). I've currently focused on two schools (SWIHA and New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts). I'm also possibly considering Spa Tech, because of the convenience (the fact that I could work on getting my associates while going there is a plus, but if the school is much more expensive than SWIHA or NMAHA, and not as reputable, than maybe I should just go down there (Arizona or NM) for six months, then return for community college here, and work on building up my practice during that time.

I also want to go to SWIHA after I get my associates to take their Reflexology program, possibly Cranial Unwinding program (I know it has some relations to Polarity, so I'd have to consider it more in depth after I finish my RPP program). I also have interest in their Aromatherapy programs, Spiritual Studies, and Therapeutic Imagery (I know, I want to dip my toes in everything!).

So anyways, my general issue is: Can I make a living off my interests and passions? It's not so much that I want to make money off these things, but that I need to make a living, and healing is my true passion.

For all of you who have much more experience in the field than I do, do you think that one can make a living in this field? (My primary focuses are on Reiki, Polarity, and Reflexology. I also want to teach Meditation classes/Spiritual development classes (I currently go to one now)). Do you know of any alternatives (for the "safety net job" that I'll be going towards at the community college) that I'd be able to find passion in, and make a comfortable living in?

I thank you for reading through all of this (I am so sorry that I took so long in this post), I really appreciate you reading this.

 

[the hackmaster2013]

Working in the healing Arts, and making a living.

After reading your article, reminds me of the time when I first started. Although, I didn't just exit Highschool and found my passion. For me, that took sometime. So, I commend you on your discovery. As for starting in the field of alternative health, you're definitely on the right track. However, making a living in this field can be difficult if you are new. My best advice for you is to have a product you can work with, like ear candling, or have another job until your practice picks up. As for teaching, that comes with time. I've been in this field for nearly twenty years, and I've find myself learning from the masters, and the masters learning from me. The jist behind this is, is learn as much as you can, encompass all that deals in the world of health, and energy. One of the best ways to learn is meet privately with different healers and gain personal experience. Reiki is good place for beginners. Even, if you take the most advance Reiki course, you are barely scratching the surface in the world of energetic healing. And, once you get deep into this field, you will look back at the most advance Reiki master as someone who's teaching kindergarten for the first time. If you want to learn it fast, then, expierence it first hand. A good place to go in this world is Brazil to a man name "John of God." He has a recorded 15 million or more healings by now. I'm sure if you ask for help, be prepared for a life altering experience. Because, that is what had happen to me. My whole world turned 180 degrees. And, has changed me. I'm sure this man can help guide you. Providing he still doing the healings. Another place to learn will be with the Barbara Brenan college called: The Hands of Light. This college is located in Florida. This person has written a couple of books on healling energy, and has given some tools of the trade that you can use. And, there's much more.

Best of luck to you....

Sincerely,

King Cone International

 

[another therapist]

I'm surprised there aren't more responses in this thread.

So anyways, my general issue is: Can I make a living off my interests and passions? It's not so much that I want to make money off these things, but that I need to make a living, and healing is my true passion.

Other people are making a living doing energy work, so it is possible in general. Whether or not YOU will make a living doing this is really up to you.

Do you know of any alternatives (for the "safety net job" that I'll be going towards at the community college) that I'd be able to find passion in, and make a comfortable living in?

If a safety net job is providing you with the financial security to take classes, learn, meditate, grow, then it could be possible to draw passion from that fact no matter what it is. So choose something lucrative

Or, give yourself over completely to the healing path and maintain great amounts of trust and faith, following divine guidance to the right places.

I've seen it go both ways.

 

[Paradise Regained]

Good Morning Essence,

It's wonderful that you feel you've found your passion so early on in your life. Would that many of us had found it sooner ourselves. Yes, you can support yourself in this field, and as posted previously the work of John of God, &
certainly Barbara Brennan are excellant. That said, building a practice takes time, and you must be able to support yourself, while paying for classes. There is much to learn both in terms of energetic & other forms of healing work, as well as about life.

Also, creating a viable business & how to run it are all part of the path. There is nothing wrong with making money from your interests & passions, however having a consistant income is truely helpful when it comes to paying your expenses. While a business degree, may not exactly be your "passion" it will serve as a decent basic foundation of many other possible careers. You might also consider some avenues which could tie into the healing arts, such as yoga teacher training. This should include your interest in meditation, as well, & perhaps be a nice sideline practice along with your energywork.

Best of luck!

 

[The Unknown Chef]

Outlook for energyworkers?

Do you know that Palmer now offers an Energy certificate program? I mention this because of your combined interest in Polarity and Reflexology and the fact that you are considering SpaTech. Just an FYI.

 

[SourSkittles:)]

Investigate the community colleges in Mass. MassBay CC in Framingham offers a rigorous massage therapy program and the courses taken for the certificate program can be applied to an Associate degree.

I believe you would have a better chance of being gainfully employed right out of school as an MT with reiki then as a reiki II by itself. As your energy career evolves, you can use the massage as your fall back.

 

[dan90]

Spa Tech vs. Palmer for Polarity Therapy/Energy Work

Out of curiosity, what do people think of the Polarity Therapy/energy work programs offered at both Spa Tech (various campuses) and Palmer Institute in Salem?

I live in Boston and am currently a massage therapy student at Cortiva Institute in Watertown, but I'd like to supplement massage with energy work in my practice and am considering pursuing Polarity Therapy certification after I graduate from Cortiva.

Of the schools near Boston which teach energy work, which one would you recommend, and why?

(In addition to schools within commuting distance from Boston, I'd also be willing to consider any out-of-state schools which offer high-quality, short-term, intensive training sessions leading to certification.)