KINESIOLOGY · SPINAL ENERGETICS · REIKI ENERGY HEALING
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything people ask me before their first session, answered properly. If yours isn't here, send me your question and I'll answer it.
Before you book
How do I prepare for my session?
Booking is the first step, and I find things start moving from the moment you book in.
Come with an open heart and a willingness to shift. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a journal if you'd like to note anything down afterwards.
It also helps to stay hydrated, and not to plan too much either side of your session.
Can I have a session if I'm not local?
Absolutely. All of my sessions are available online via Google Meet.
Energy knows no bounds. I was a sceptic at first, and I've found online sessions to be just as powerful and supportive as in-person ones, if not more.
Sessions run on Google Meet. With your permission I tune into your energy field from my end, and I demonstrate the muscle testing on myself so you can watch it happening rather than take my word for it.
I talk more than I would in person, because you cannot smell an oil through a screen, so I describe things as we go. Where acupressure points come up, I show you where they are and you follow along. Sound is the one thing that does not travel well, so I rarely use it online.
Every session ends the same way it would in the room, with a check that both of us have come back to ourselves.
What if I've never done anything like this before?
That's completely okay. You don't need to know what to expect or have the right words ready. I'll explain what we're doing as we go, and you can ask questions at any point. There's no right or wrong way to experience a session, and you don't have to believe anything for it to be worth exploring. Just come as you are, and we'll take it from there.
Do I need to believe in it for it to work?
Nope. You don't need to believe in anything. You can be curious, sceptical, unsure, or somewhere in between. Come with an open mind, ask questions, and see what you experience for yourself.
What does a session cost, and how long does it take?
Sessions range from $80 to $240, depending on the session you choose.
Remote Reset · $80 · 30 minutes
Recharge · $140 · 60 minutes
Realign · $190 · 90 minutes
Restore · $240 · 2 hours
Kids Kinesiology · $140 · 60 minutes · in person
You can read more about each session and choose the one that feels like the best fit for you.
See available times.
Where are you, and where do I park?
I work from my private healing space in The Patch on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, by appointment only.
I also offer online and remote sessions, so you can choose the option that works best for you.
The Patch
My healing space is at my home in The Patch, opposite The Patch General Store. There’s parking available in the driveway or carport. From the carport, there are approximately five steps down to the courtyard and healing space.
Please note: we have two cats who live in the house. While they do not come into the space generally, you're welcome to meet them if you'd like to! However, if either the steps or cats are likely to be an issue for you, please let me know when booking. An online session may be preferred in this case.
What happens during a session?
What happens in a Kinesiology session?
Every session is different and intuitively guided.
We start with a chat about your intention, or anything you'd like support with, and build a goal together. This part matters more than people expect. It's where a lot of the work happens.
You then lie face up on a massage table, fully clothed, with your eyes open for the most part. This is collaborative, so I want you present rather than drifting off.
If it's your first session, I'll demonstrate muscle testing before we begin. You hold your right arm at about 45 degrees, I apply light pressure to it, and I reset the muscle as we go. That's it. It doesn't hurt and it isn't a strength test. There's light touch throughout.
I might rest my fingers at the base of your skull, for example, and test from there. When your arm unlocks, that's an indicator change, and it's what guides where we go next. From there I use a range of tools depending on what comes up: acupressure, crystals, sound, colour, affirmations and more.
You may leave with homework. An activity, or an affirmation to sit with for a set period. I write it all down for you, and we check in on it at the start of your next session.
What happens in a Spinal Energetics session?
We start with a cup of herbal tea and a brief chat about where you're at.
You lie face down, fully clothed, on a custom table that's a little narrower than a standard massage table (or on a standard massage table), and I'll invite you to focus on your breath. I use specific movements at your neck, upper and lower back and pelvis, and at points through the session I'll touch your feet and lift your legs. That's how your body tells me where to work.
Music and sound are part of Spinal Energetics, not background. They're part of how the work is directed.
I don't talk much during a session. I might invite you to bring your attention to a part of your body, or back to your breath. There's nothing you need to do.
I'm also not actively working on you the whole time. Some of it is giving your body room to unwind at its own pace.You might experience movement, twitching, emotion, or memories surfacing. You might not move at all and simply feel relaxed. Both are completely normal. The focus is always connection over movement, and some of the most profound sessions I've had are the ones where I barely moved at all.
Movement is just one of the ways our bodies process things. Afterwards we take time to bring you back into the room, and talk through anything you noticed.
What happens in a Reiki Energy Healing session?
Reiki is often woven into a session when it feels supportive.
You arrive, and we sit for a few minutes with a cup of tea. You tell me as much or as little as you want about what's going on.Then you lie down face up on the massage table, fully clothed, with a blanket if you'd like one. Lights low. Quiet, or soft sound and an eye pillow if you prefer.
From there, I place my hands gently on or just above your body, and universal life force energy (Ki) flows through my hands to support you on every level. You don't need to do or say anything.To close, we come back slowly and I intuitively draw an oracle card for you to take into the rest of your day.
"I feel refreshed and lighter" is what I hear most as people get up off the table.Your only job is to arrive. Mine is to meet you where you are.
Why are you writing things down during our session?
Not the way a therapist does. I am keeping track of things this way so I can muscle test against it, and so that at the end I can go back through and check that what we started with has actually settled.
How often should I come?
At the start, I suggest roughly every four to six weeks for Realign/Restore, and every three to four weeks for a Recharge session.
Over time the gaps often get longer. You'll know what you need, and there is never any pressure from me on this.
Will I have homework?
Sometimes. It might be an activity, or an affirmation to work with for a set period. I write it down for you before you leave so you're not trying to remember it, and we pick it up again at the start of your next session.
The different modalities
What is Emotions & Metaphysical Kinesiology?
Emotions & Metaphysical Kinesiology, or EMK, is a gentle modality that uses muscle testing to work with the body's own responses.
Rather than me deciding what to work on, muscle testing is how your body points to it. We follow that, using acupressure, sound, colour, affirmations and other tools, across the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
It is a complementary practice. It is not a diagnosis, treatment or cure for any condition, and it works alongside medical care rather than instead of it.
What is Spinal Energetics?
Spinal Energetics works with the spine, the nervous system and the energy field, using light touch and specific movements.
It draws on somatic practice, energy work and older traditions, and it isn't about forcing anything. It's about giving your body the conditions to unwind at its own pace. It is not chiropractic. There is no manual manipulation and no adjustment of the spine. I am not a chiropractor and Spinal Energetics is not a registered health profession.
People describe sessions differently. Some feel lighter or calmer afterwards, some feel more connected to themselves, and some feel tired. What one person experiences isn't a prediction of what you will.
What is Reiki Energy Healing?
Reiki is a Japanese practice from the 1920s. You stay fully clothed on a table, and I either rest my hands lightly on you or hold them just above your body.
There is nothing to do and nothing to believe. It was the first thing I trained in, in 2008, and it is Usui lineage, which is the tradition most Western practitioners trace back to.
There is a much longer answer on the Reiki page, including the honest version of what is and is not known about how it works.
What's the difference between Kinesiology and Spinal Energetics?
Kinesiology uses muscle testing to find where to work, then draws on a broad toolkit from there. You're face up, eyes open, and it's collaborative. You're actively part of it.
Spinal Energetics works through the spine and the energy field. You're face down, there's very little talking, and your job is mostly to breathe and let your body do what it does.
They're both deeply nourishing. They simply work in different ways, and they complement each other well.
Which session should I book?
You don't have to choose a modality. You choose the session that gives you the time and space you need, and what we do within that time is led by what your body asks for on the day.
I would recommend that new clients start with a 'Realign' session, as 1.5 hours gives us the time needed for a first session.
You are most welcome to contact me if you have any questions. I am more than happy to help.
Suitability and safety
Can I have a session if I'm pregnant?
Kinesiology, yes. Spinal Energetics, no.
Emotions and Metaphysical Kinesiology is gentle and non-invasive, and it's tailored to you. Depending on how far along you are, we can do the whole session seated. Your comfort comes first.
With pregnant clients I avoid certain acupressure points and certain remedies, including specific essential oils. Please tell me you're pregnant or trying to conceive when you book, so I can plan the session accordingly.
I can't advise you on whether a session is right for your pregnancy, and I wouldn't try. If you have any concern, please check with your midwife, obstetrician or GP first, and follow their advice.
Spinal Energetics is not suitable during the first or final trimester, or for six months postpartum, so I don't offer it to pregnant clients at all.
Do you work with children?
Yes! Kids Kinesiology is wonderfully supportive and often benefits the whole family.
I hold a current Working with Children Check and a current Police Check.
A parent or guardian always stays in the room, and sessions are usually shorter than an adult's and I always involve both of you.
Get in touch and tell me a bit about what is going on, and I will tell you honestly whether I think it is a good fit.
Who is Spinal Energetics not suitable for?
Level One Spinal Energetics is not suitable if any of the following apply to you:
- The first or final trimester of pregnancy, or the first six months postpartum
- Children under 12
- Adults over 75
- Diagnosed severe PTSD
- Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis
- Currently taking medication that alters brain chemistry, including antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication and antipsychotics
- Recent injuries, fractures or surgery
- Epilepsy or a history of seizures
- A history or diagnosis of aneurysms
- Cardiovascular problems, heart disease or any heart condition
- Severe asthma
- Hospitalisation for any psychiatric condition, emotional crisis or spiritual emergence in the past three years
- Any other medical, psychiatric or physical condition that would affect your ability to take part in something involving intense physical or emotional release
I also can't work with anyone under the influence of alcohol, illicit substances or plant medicine.
If something on this list applies to you, Kinesiology or Reiki may still suit. Get in touch and we'll work out what's appropriate.
Qualifications and Conduct
What are your qualifications?
Reiki
Reiki Level 1 & 2 · 2025 recertification
Originally certified in 2009 and 2013 respectively
Alana Pearce · Usui lineage
Emotions & Metaphysical Kinesiology
Certified Emotions & Metaphysical Kinesiologist · 2025
With EMK Founder Denise Robinson, By The Bay Kinesiology
Spinal Energetics
Certified Level One Practitioner · 2025
With Spinal Energetics Founder Dr Sarah Jane Perri
Professional memberships
IICT· Full Member
Is Kinesiology a registered health profession?
No. Kinesiology, EMK, Spinal Energetics and Reiki are not registered health professions in Australia. There's no AHPRA registration, no government register and no protected title for any of them.
My qualifications and memberships come from the modalities themselves and from industry associations, not from a regulator.
I think you should know that before you book, which is why it's on this page rather than in the fine print.
What does apply to me is Victoria's General Code of Conduct for general health services, which has been law since 2017.
It sets standards on what I can claim, working within my scope of practice, keeping your information private, holding insurance, and never discouraging you from seeking or continuing care from a registered practitioner.
Full details here.
What if I have a concern or a complaint?
Please contact me first. I will take it seriously and I'll endeavour to address any concern promptly and fairly.
If you're still not satisfied, you can contact the Health Complaints Commissioner. Their service is free, confidential and impartial, and you don't need to come to me first.
hcc.vic.gov.au
Phone 1300 582 113,
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Booking and admin
How do I book?
Choose a time through my online booking page. If you'd rather talk first, or you're not sure what to book, contact me through the form on my contact page, or text me on 0414 431 892.
What's your cancellation policy?
Please give me at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or move a session. There's no charge and no difficulty at all when you do.
With less than 24 hours' notice, or if you don't arrive, I charge 50% of the session fee.
Full terms here.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Absolutely. Gift vouchers will be available to purchase online for Remote Reset, Recharge, Realign or Restore.
Gift vouchers are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase and can be redeemed when booking your session.
You’ll receive the voucher by email after purchase, ready to print or pass on to the recipient.