Quantum physics is the study of matter and energy at the most fundamental level. It aims to uncover the properties and behaviours of phenomena that occur at the smallest scale, such as atoms and subatomic particles like electrons and photons.

The ancient practice of distant healing is deeply embedded in holistic therapy and has become prevalent in scientific discussions, sparking debates between scepticism and the potential insights offered by quantum physics.

In this line of work, I often encounter people who are not convinced about distance healing and kinesiology. I believe this incredulity mainly arises because people have been taught to understand the world through the lens of classical physics, also known as Newtonian physics, named after Sir Isaac Newton.

• Classical physics explains the world in terms of predictable and measurable interactions between objects.

• Quantum physics, on the other hand, describes the universe in terms of waves of energy in states of vibration that are not directly observable, which can make it challenging for people to accept.

Thanks to the groundbreaking work of physicists like Alain Aspect, John Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger, we now integrate quantum phenomena into our understanding of the world with remarkable certainty. The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics recognised their contributions to unravelling the mysteries of quantum entanglement.

Distant healing incorporates principles of quantum physics such as Superposition, Non-locality, Entanglement, and Wave-particle duality. These principles are crucial for understanding particle behaviour at the quantum level and form the foundation of quantum mechanics.

The quantum field refers to the underlying fabric of reality, as described by quantum physics. It is a realm of potentiality where everything is interconnected. When you think and feel, you interact with this field. Your consciousness is like a tuning fork that resonates with specific frequencies.

These concepts involve the manipulation and balancing of life force energy, suggesting a ‘living universe’ where everything is interconnected, supporting the subjective experience of ‘oneness’.

This phenomenon occurs when two or more particles, separated by time and space, become entangled and act as a single entity. Their properties are linked, so changing the state of one particle instantaneously affects the state of the other, regardless of the distance between them.

In 1997, scientists at the University of Geneva in Switzerland conducted an experiment that confirmed this phenomenon. They used photons, which are particles of light, to show that when a single photon is split into two ‘twin’ photons, these twins behave as if they were still one entity, even when separated.

The fascinating part is that when you measure something about one entangled particle, you immediately gain information about the other. In the context of distant healing, a practitioner would use this principle to receive information and transmit healing intentions over long distances transcending space and time.

Consciousness as a Field: Some consciousness researchers hypothesise that consciousness isn't merely the product of brain processes, but a field that extends beyond the physical body, similar to electromagnetic fields. A practitioner's conscious intention to improve another person's health might propagate through this consciousness field, affecting the individual wherever they are. This concept aligns with spiritual teachings and the idea of a collective consciousness.

Water Memory: Proposed by Masaru Emoto, this theory suggests that water can "remember" intentions, words, or substances it had been exposed to, changing its structure. This suggests that if water, a major component of the human body, can carry intention, then a practitioner's positive intentions could impact an individual's health through the "memory" of the water within their body.

In the context of distant healing, a practitioner’s intention and energy can be transmitted over long distances to the recipient. The conscious choice made by the practitioner to direct their energy towards the recipient helps to initiate the healing process. If human thoughts or consciousness can influence matter, it is conceivable that a practitioner's focused intentions could impact another person's health at the quantum level, transcending physical distance.

Nonlocality, a consequence of entanglement, refers to the ability of objects to be instantaneously aware of each other’s states, even when separated by vast distances. This challenges the classical notion that objects can only be influenced by their immediate surroundings.

Cleve Backster, a polygraph technician, discovered an intriguing phenomenon while experimenting with NASA astronaut Brian O’Leary in 1988. He observed that O’Leary’s saliva cells, connected to a polygraph and enclosed in a Faraday cage, exhibited stress responses correlating with stressful events experienced by O’Leary miles away. This “Backster Effect” suggests that cells can perceive, record, and act upon thoughts, intentions, and emotions through a non-localised process, hinting at a mechanism for distant healing.

In the context of distant healing, theories propose that this non-local connection could underpin distant healing. Applied to consciousness and energy, this suggests that individuals can connect beyond proximity, allowing energy to travel across any distance.

The energetic state of one individual might influence the energetic state of another, even across space and time. While this remains theoretical, it highlights interconnectedness at the quantum level.

This principle states that a quantum system can be in a superposition, existing in multiple states simultaneously. For example, an electron can be in a state of spinning both clockwise and anticlockwise at the same time.

When observed, the system “collapses” into a single state, transforming probabilities into concrete results that we can perceive.

The Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics posits that the act of observation collapses the quantum wavefunction from a set of probabilities to a definite state.

In the context of distant healing, theories propose that the conscious intent of a practitioner could influence health outcomes in a patient from afar, based on this principle.

The principle of wave-particle duality posits that particles, such as electrons and photons, exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties depending on how they are measured.

When particles are not being observed, they can behave like waves, displaying properties such as wavelength and interference patterns. When observed, they behave like discrete particles with definite positions and momenta. These wave and particle aspects are complementary and cannot be observed simultaneously.

The act of measurement collapses the wavefunction, determining whether we see particle or wave behaviour.

In the context of distant healing, this concept suggests how healing energy might travel and influence a recipient from afar. Just as particles can spread out like waves, the wave aspect of wave-particle duality can be likened to energy being transmitted across space. This analogy suggests that energy can propagate like a wave, reaching and influencing the recipient even at a distance.