Types of Spiritual Healers
- Brian Berneman
- 1 day ago
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Many Paths, One Intention
When people hear the term spiritual healer, they often imagine a single type of person with a specific gift. But the truth is, there are many different kinds of spiritual healers, each with their own way of working, rooted in unique traditions, cultures and experiences.
Despite their differences, all spiritual healers share a common intention: to support transformation, wholeness and connection. By understanding the different types of spiritual healers, you can discover which path resonates with you most deeply.
Energy Healers
Energy healers work directly with the body’s energy systems, such as the chakras, aura, meridians and energy field. They may use techniques like Reiki or hands-on healing to clear blockages and restore balance.
What to expect:
Gentle touch or hands hovering above the body
Sensations of warmth, tingling or calm
A sense of deep relaxation and release
Shamanic Healers
Shamanic healing is rooted in ancient traditions practiced worldwide. Shamans often work with spirit allies, nature and ritual to restore harmony between the physical and spiritual realms.
What to expect:
Ceremonies, drumming, chanting or journeying
Guidance from ancestral or spirit energies
Healing that addresses not only the individual but also their family and community connections
Intuitive Healers
These healers use their heightened sensitivity to tune into your energy field, emotions or soul’s journey. They may receive insights, images or guidance and share these messages with you.
What to expect:
A reading or reflection of what they perceive
Gentle guidance to help you understand patterns in your life
Healing through awareness and energetic alignment
Mediums & Channelers
Some healers act as bridges between dimensions, channeling guidance from higher consciousness, spiritual guides or loved ones who have passed. Their role is to bring messages that support healing and clarity.
What to expect:
A session focused on communication and insight
A stronger sense of connection to unseen realms
Comfort, closure or direction
Sound Healers
Sound has been used for millennia as a tool for transformation. Sound healers work with gongs, singing bowls, drums or even the human voice to shift frequencies and realign energy.
What to expect:
Immersive sound baths or sessions with specific instruments
Vibrations felt in the body, helping to release tension
A meditative, often transcendental state
Crystal & Light Healers
Crystals and light are believed to carry vibrational frequencies that can support healing. These healers use crystals, color or light energy to clear, amplify and harmonize your energy field.
What to expect:
Placement of crystals on or around your body
Visualization with colored light or energy beams
Subtle but powerful shifts in clarity and balance
Integrative & Modern Healers
Many healers today weave together different traditions; for example, combining energy work with breathwork, mindfulness or coaching. These integrative approaches can make healing accessible to a wide range of people.
What to expect:
A customized, often holistic session
Practical tools alongside energy work
Support for ongoing growth and integration

How to Choose the Right Healer for You
With so many types of healers available, how do you choose? Here are some tips:
Trust your intuition: Notice who you feel drawn to.
Ask questions: Inquire about their training, approach and what to expect.
Seek recommendations: Word of mouth or trusted referrals can be powerful.
Notice how you feel: The right healer will create a sense of safety, openness and empowerment.
One Destination, Many Pathways
The world of spiritual healing is vast and varied. Whether you resonate with sound, energy, shamanic traditions or intuitive guidance, what matters most is finding a path that feels true to you. Each healer is like a doorway, leading you back to your own wholeness.
In the next post, we’ll explore the distinction between spiritual healer and spiritual healing, and why understanding the difference can empower your journey.
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