Jodie Eastwood uses a form of healing that taps into the universe’s energy. Muna Khan gives it a go. Photos by Huynh Ho Quang. 40 <strong>asialife</strong> <strong>HCMC</strong>
I am somewhat apprehensive about the theta session I am due to have, despite healer Jodie Eastwood’s calm and friendly persona. She’s putting me at ease as we prepare for the session but having read up on theta healing and its claims of instant cures, there’s the skeptical part of me that’s saying run. Theta healing combines quantum physics and metaphysics with prayer to the universe’s energy. It is a process of changing one’s subconscious belief system by altering the state of consciousness. The healing occurs in the theta brainwave (this is where the brain’s activity slows from active beta waves to theta levels) and the healer enters the subconscious mind to “fix” or shift the problems they believe are buried deep. Theta healing supports four levels of belief explains Eastwood. First, core beliefs that we learn from our parents. Second, genetic beliefs that are teachings carried over generations. Third, history beliefs that shed light on our past lives and finally, beliefs held on this level are accumulated from experiences and information an individual has been exposed to on a deeper level and carries forward fromone incarnation to another. The healer talks to the client, accesses her brain waves to command a healing, and identifies which belief system has a problem, a bug, which they then rectify during the healing. I imagine what readers may be thinking right about now: this is hogwash. There are plenty of naysayers out there, certainly on the Internet, who dissmiss theta healing as fake, its pioneer Vianna Stibal as a fraud and its followers as kooky. But there are just as many testimonials from people who have benefitted immensely from theta healing— Stibal who claims to have cured herself of cancer using theta healing, which she now teaches to others. But at this point, it is yours truly who is seated in front of Eastwood, with an open mind and hope that perhaps theta healing will help me to quit smoking. I tell Eastwood how, despite my desires to be healthy, I am unable to rid myself of my addiction. I am thus surprised (even if it is obvious later on) that my addiction ties into my self-esteem. We go further into the recess of my memory to identify where these negative feelings stem from. What takes me aback is how a clear-cut memory emerges—almost as if from nowhere—which is where these feelings of selfdoubt emanate from. Eastwood removes these negative thoughts to replace them with positive ones. We talk more, she asking questions after she is in the theta wave; some make perfect sense (I am spooked how her diagnosis of a minor health issue that’s been nagging me is echoed by my acupuncturist only three days later) while others don’t. Eastwood’s aura is that of a healer: she is warm, caring (she paused several times during the session to check on how I was doing) and doesn’t have a hint of arrogance or “know-it-all” attitude you’d find with, say, a televangelist. She has a realistic approach towards theta healing, and even healing in general saying “I believe everyone has the ability to heal.” Eastwood has always been interested in the spiritual aspect of life and been a searcher but “things never fell into place until four years ago,” she says. During "I believe everyone has the ability to heal." her studies on meditation, she came across theta healing and decided to pursue the practice because it was what spoke to her the most. “It is a mix of psychic awareness, core healing, the universe’s energy and ultimately counselling. People walk away knowing the core of the issue.” Since she began practicing full time earlier this year, (after a year-and-a-half of learning and practice) Eastwood has treated people for various physical ailments like low energy, severe depression and back problems. K, who was treated for low energy and varicose veins says of her healing “[Eastwood] gave me much more than [treatment to physical ailment], by teaching me how our thoughts create everything in our lives, including health and happiness. Now I feel like I have the freedom to create the life I want and achieve all of my dreams.” Another client said of her session “I notice that I no longer have any forced reactions to whatever my partner or anyone else says or does. That is bliss!” M says “I feel light and I can feel my heart again! I'm feeling like a child learning again. Old friends I met [told me] ‘you look so good! You look young! Amazing!” As we begin to wrap up our session, I definitely feel invigorated and am filled with a sense of urgency to quit smoking. Eastwood reminds me that it is an uphill battle—and she’s not referring to my addiction but my belief system “Letting go is hard but if you have an open mind and heart, it is possible to shift our belief system into one that works for you”. Since then, I have significantly reduced my tobacco intake and feel more confident about quitting by the new year. I also find myself questioning my intentions in general a lot more. I suppose my mind is open to all sorts of possibilities. Eastwood charges $60 for a 45 to 60-minute session and can be reached by email at jodieastwood@ gmail.com. <strong>asialife</strong> <strong>HCMC</strong> 41
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