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FAQs
What is The Bengston Energy Healing Method®?
One of the techniques I use is the Bengston Energy Healing Method®, developed by Dr. William Bengston, Ph.D. Decades researching this approach shows the potential for deep, lasting change in both mind and body.
At the heart of his method is Image Cycling, a fascinating technique that allows your body to receive powerful healing energy to stimulate your inner healer.
If you’re curious, I highly recommend watching these interviews with him or reading his book, The Energy Cure.
What You Can Expect from a Bengston or Reiki Session
Every energy healing session is tailored to your unique needs. Depending on what your body requires, I incorporate a blend of:
✔ Bengston Energy Healing Method®
with…
✔ Reiki – Universal energy restores harmony of body and mind
✔ Chakra Balancing – Clearing and realigning energy centers
✔ Shamanic Healing – Deep energetic work for the body, mind, and spirit
This work can support:
Organ function
Vascular and nervous system health
Lymphatic and muscular-skeletal systems
Emotional and mental well-being
Chronic pain that doesn't respond to conventional treatments—especially for herniated discs
Recovery from illness or surgery
Trouble sleeping, hormonal imbalances, or migraines
Tension, inflammation, or fatigue that lingers in the body
While everyone’s healing journey looks different, many clients have experienced relief from inflammation, bone healing from fractures and breaks, pain management after surgery, emotional distress, and imbalances related to serious illnesses.
One important thing to remember: Healing happens in layers, over time. It’s not an instant switch—it’s a process of restoring balance, deepening resilience, and allowing your body to do what it was designed to do: heal. This is why we start with a 4 pack.
Imagine you’ve just come back from a hike and mud is caking your shoes. First, you are going to hose them down—that’s session 1.
Then, you might try to scrub what you can off the sneakers—that’s session 2. You see that stain removal is necessary. You wait for cleaning fluid to soak in (session 3). Next, you might throw them in the laundry machine (session 4). Just like cleaning shoes, care, attention, and time brings the body into balance.
No session will be or feel the same.
No session will look like what you see on social media or in movies.
And, this method is incredibly effective.
Ways We Work Together
Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, so I offer different ways to receive energy work based on what feels best for you. We can meet in-person or via Zoom, phone or WhatsApp.
🔹 Active Healing
You’ll be fully present as we discuss your needs and work through the session together.
🔹 Background Healing
I work while you relax. You’ll be listening to music and possibly taking a nap! Let me know if you want me to send you a guided meditation to play during our time together.
No need to be on a call or Zoom. A photo is enough for me to work with you. I’ll be consulting with you very phone or email before and after the session. This is perfect for those who are deeply fatigued or managing a serious illness to stay comfortable at home.
🔹 Blended Healing
The best of both worlds! We start by discussing your needs. Then, I’ll guide you in a Yoga Nidra with some relaxing music while you rest. We’ll have a few minutes at the end to check in.
What feels right for you?
Who I Work With
This work is for you if:
✔ You’re committed to your healing journey and open to new approaches
✔ You’re looking for complementary support alongside conventional medicine
Support for Those Navigating Serious Health Challenges
If you're facing a life-altering diagnosis, recovering from treatment, or looking for ways to boost your body's resilience, Bengston Energy Healing Method® can be a powerful ally. While I never claim to cure any illness, many of my clients navigating serious health concerns find relief from symptoms, improved emotional balance, and a renewed sense of strength.
Session Details & Pricing
Four-session package (recommended for new clients): $550
Individual sessions (after initial package): $150
Each session lasts 60 minutes
Summit Wellness Group clients, seniors (70+), veterans—I offer discounts for you.
If this resonates with you, let’s connect. I’d love to explore how this work can support you on your healing journey.
Reach out via evesmyth @ gmail dot com to schedule a phone conversation so we can connect and confirm that working together is the right choice for you.
What are the benefits to working with gongs?
1. Restful Brain States & Deep Relaxation*
The gong’s rich, resonant tones guide your brainwaves into slower, more meditative frequencies—such as theta and delta—promoting deep mental rest, memory consolidation, and emotional release. With one stroke of the gong it’s like being in a deep state of sleep while being awake—we’ve got sleep data that shows this. ☺️ Bring your sleep rings or headbands like Muse and test the experience of being in theta and delta for yourself.
2. Mood, Tension, & Physiological Relief
Participants routinely experience significant reductions in stress, tension, fatigue, and depressed mood. Physically, the sound supports healthier heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rhythms—easing into a state of calm. Because of the way the gongs help bring the brain waves into a sleep-like / meditative pattern, the mind stuff (thoughts) is frequently released and areas of the body holding tension may feel their own releases as well—a twitch in the hand or foot. A movement of the shoulder… these releases are a part of the body’s natural balancing process.
3. Mind-Body Integration & Resilience
Meditative practices like gong immersion have been linked to brain changes in areas responsible for attention, emotional regulation, memory, and self-awareness. Even brief sessions can enhance emotional balance, and ongoing practice supports long-term mental resilience. Gong meditations also may help with sleep. (In my case the gong has not just been “linked” to the above. My personal experience coupling gong meditations with therapy assisted me in coming out of depression, extreme anxiety, and fear.)
4. Renewal & Intention-Setting
Held during the new moon—a symbol of fresh starts—this meditation becomes a powerful conduit for intentions. In the moon’s darkness, you are invited to pause, reflect, and plant the seeds for what you truly wish to cultivate in your life. During a new moon gong meditation, because it is an nurturing energy, you tend to float in a state of almost consciousness where you are accessing both the conscious and subconscious mind. Intentions set in this mind state become faster and easier to see life changes around.
5. Unique, Intuitive Experience
Each session is uniquely tuned to the energy of the group or person (if in a private session). As we settle into the experience together, some may feel physical releases, others receive deep insight or creative clarity. This intuitive responsiveness makes every meditation different and a personal journey of transformation.
What can i expect at a gong meditation at Sanctum with eve?
You’ll be welcomed into a calm, supportive environment. Yoga mats and bolsters for under the head are provided, along with blankets to keep you warm. Eye covers are available, though it’s always better to bring your own if you have one you love.
To make yourself as comfortable as possible, bring anything that helps you feel completely relaxed—extra pillows for your knees, your favorite blanket or sleeping bag, or any personal comfort items. You’re welcome to bring crystals for charging during the session, and you’ll also find citrine, amethyst, and other stones available for purchase, all charged under the sounds of many moons.
Water is provided in cups, but bringing your own bottle is encouraged so you can sip throughout and after the meditation.
How can I prepare for a gong Meditation and What should I expect after?
Hydration is important both before and after the session, as sound work can stimulate energetic and physical release. You may feel deeply relaxed, ready for sleep, or surprisingly energized. That energy can sometimes feel like restlessness or agitation—though it’s often excitement as your body returns to balance. If that happens, gentle grounding practices such as tai chi, qigong, or restorative yoga can help you integrate.
Many people enjoy staying afterward for a casual group conversation, while others choose to go home and rest. The most important thing is honoring your own needs—whether that means connecting with others, moving your body, or heading straight to bed. Your comfort and alignment with yourself matter most.
Reiki
What is Reiki?
Reiki (from Japanese Rei meaning "universal/spiritual" and Ki meaning "life force energy") is a gentle, spiritually guided energy practice that nourishes the whole person—body, mind, emotions, and spirit. During a session, you may experience a warm glow-like radiance or deep sense of calm as life force energy flows where it's needed most. This energy is intelligent and, by activating your inner healer, you begin to rebalance.
This life force is present in all living things and is the element that animates us and keeps us in balance and harmony. When Qi is balanced vitality, purpose, and peace follow.
What can I expect in a Reiki session with Eve?
At Sanctum with Eve, Reiki is delivered intuitively—you are never just a body, but a dynamic system of energy. I tune into your Biofield, measurable energy around and in the body, and identify where imbalance may appear.
There are a variety of possible reasons for these imbalances—physical or emotional tension, influences like food, and environmental stressors.
Reiki gently moves these stagnations, activating your body’s innate healing wisdom so balance can naturally return.
What might I feel during or after a reiki session?
After Reiki, many people report shifts in mood, ease in their body, and clear mental space—often for the better.
As Reiki works to balance your physical, emotional, mental, and soul, Reiki lifts a veil in a way.
With the clearing of one area, other areas that were previously hidden under more dominant tensions may be revealed. You may, for example, feel pain or awareness in a new area—perhaps a stiff neck or jaw—as deeper healing of the body unfolds.
This pain isn't caused by Reiki, but revealed by it, so you can listen to your body’s signals and integrate practices—movement, meditation, etc.—that will assist you working with your body towards balance. Reiki isn’t a cure but a catalyst for listening to and understanding your healing process. Reiki fosters relaxation, reduces stress, and supports emotional and physical harmony. It is discussed in my recent book, Reiki Journeys: Understanding Pain for Reiki Practitioners (written for anyone interested in learning more about Reiki and pain).
Always to be used in conjunction with conventional medical care, research on Reiki has shown enough merit in reduction of anxiety, pain relief, and creating a sense of well-being that it is used in prominent hospitals and care centers around the United States.
Is Reiki Safe? Are there side effects?
Reiki is safe—a noninvasive, gentle practice. Generally people feel a sense of well-being and peace while receiving. Some people may experience emotional release, mild discomfort, or vivid sensations during or immediately afterward. There is nothing to be concerned about if this happens.
These are signifiers, not warnings—observe them, note them, and they will lead you to information about how come into further balance. Always continue any medical treatments you’re receiving. Reiki is a complement, not a substitute.
References
*My knowledge is in continual development and refinement. These are the knowledge holders from whom I have learned considerably and form the basis of this description. (Ordered by extent of learning.)
Dr. Mitchell Nur
Dr. Thomas Orr Anderson
Don Conreaux
Mike Tamboro
Martha Collard
Aiden MacIntyre
Tim Byford
Roxanne Lowery
Metab Benton