We Hold Our Issues in Our Tissues: The Energetic Weight We Carry and How Bodywork Sets It Free
As a massage therapist, I’ve long believed in the sacred truth that we hold our issues in our tissues. I see it all the time. A simple moment of stillness, the release of a shoulder, or the gentle holding of the sacrum—and suddenly, a client exhales deeply… or lets out a tear they didn’t know they were carrying.
And I honor that. Because in that moment, it’s not just muscle I’m working with. It’s memory. Emotion. Energy.
We carry so much in our bodies. More than we realize. And that’s where energy healing comes in.
💭 Ever found yourself crying on a massage table, seemingly out of nowhere?
You’re not alone. In my work I’ve witnessed this sacred release countless times—and it’s truly an honor to hold space for someone as they process whatever it is they need to in that moment.
That tension in your neck?
That aching in your hips?
That clenching in your jaw?
It’s not just physical. It’s energetic.
It’s emotional.
And most importantly—it’s ready to be released.
✨ What Is Energetic Weight?
Energetic weight is the unseen, unspoken burden we carry in our physical body. It could be trauma from years ago that never fully resolved, grief that got tucked away so we could keep moving, anger that we’ve been taught to swallow, or even emotional energy we’ve absorbed from others.
It shows up in ways we might not expect:
Chronic pain or tension in the same area
Feeling emotionally “stuck” or numb
A sensation of heaviness or exhaustion
Tight hips, clenched jaws, shallow breathing
Restlessness, anxiety, or overwhelm without a clear reason
Our bodies hold the stories we haven’t told. And sometimes, they speak through symptoms before we’ve even found the words.
This energy doesn’t just disappear. It settles into our:
Muscles
Fascia
Nervous system
Breath
Over time, it can manifest as chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, or a deep feeling of being stuck.
🔮 How Energy Healing & Bodywork Help You Release What You Carry
While talk therapy is powerful, there are layers of healing that can’t always be accessed through words. That’s where energy-based and body-based therapies like Reiki, acupuncture, and yes—massage therapy—shine. The goal is to create space for your body to do what it already knows how to do—heal.
🤲 Massage Therapy
Massage isn’t just about releasing muscle knots—it’s about releasing what’s knotted up inside. Through touch, we offer the body a chance to soften, to feel safe, and to let go.
I’ve witnessed powerful physiological responses in my practice:
A good cry
A full-body sigh
A deep emotional memory surfacing
A moment of stillness that feels like sacred peace
Sometimes, just holding a part of the body gently—without rushing to fix—invites the most profound healing. Because we all carry something that simply wants to be witnessed.
🌟 Reiki Energy Healing
Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive energy healing practice that channels universal life force energy through the practitioner’s hands. Whether lightly touching or hovering just above the body, Reiki can:
Unblock stagnant energy
Bring harmony to the body’s energy centers (chakras)
Promote emotional release
Encourage deep calm and presence
Clients often describe sensations like warmth, tingling, waves of emotion, or even vivid memories surfacing during a session. That’s the body’s energy shifting—and it’s beautiful.
🪡 Acupuncture & Other Energetic Practices
While I don’t personally offer acupuncture, I honor it as another deeply effective energetic therapy. It works with the body’s meridians to move Qi (life force), helping clear emotional imprints held in different organ systems (grief in the lungs, anger in the liver, etc.).
🧘♀️ Crying Isn’t Breaking Down—It’s Breaking Free
When someone cries during a session, it’s not because something is wrong. It’s because something is finally being released.
Your body feels safe.
The armor begins to soften.
And suddenly, there’s room for you to feel what you couldn’t before.
This is healing. And it is sacred.
🌎 I Work Virtually, Too—and the Results Are Just as Powerful
Whether you're in my massage office or halfway across the country, energy healing knows no bounds. I’ve worked with clients virtually through distance Reiki, Tarot, guided somatic sessions, Astrology, and the results are just as moving:
Emotional breakthroughs
Tension release
Deep peace and clarity
Real shifts in energy and perspective
If you're not local or prefer to work from the comfort of your home, know that virtual sessions are available and powerful.
💛 Ready to Book Your Session?
Whether you're holding onto something heavy, feeling out of alignment, or just ready to reconnect with yourself, I invite you to book a session with me.
In-person massage + energy work sessions are available in Merrimack, NH.
Virtual energy healing sessions can be done from anywhere in the world.
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📩 Reach out via email with questions: amanda@amandabryantherapy.com
You don’t have to carry this alone.
Your body is ready.
Your healing starts now.
