Student Testimonials
Our Students
Every Spinal Energetics training is different because every person who walks into the room brings their own story, nervous system, life experience, and reason for being there. Some arrive looking to deepen their professional practice. Others come during periods of transition, burnout, curiosity, or personal change. Many simply describe feeling “called” to the work without fully understanding why.
What unfolds during the training often becomes difficult to put neatly into words. Beyond learning techniques and theory, students frequently speak about the experience of reconnecting with themselves, developing a new understanding of the body and nervous system, and witnessing profound shifts - both personally and within others.
In this collection of testimonials, Level One and Level Two students share their experiences in their own words - from the breakthroughs to the unexpected moments that stayed with them long after the training ended.
Matias Stegmann, The Netherlands
Mati shares his experience of progressing from Level One to Level Two, reflecting on the personal and professional shifts that came with deepening his understanding of the work. From expanded awareness and integration to the power of learning within a global community of practitioners, Mati offers an honest insight into what Level Two has meant for his journey.
Oliviah Shaffer, USA
Oliviah is a somatic practitioner and coach helping people to heal their nervous system and emotional wounds, reconnecting with their body and unlocking their authentic expression.
Here she shares her experience from client to practitioner.
“Spinal Energetics helped me remember that my body knows how to heal. And now I get to support others in feeling the same.”
What Others Are Saying
I am a Yoga Therapist and Shiatsu Practitioner based in New York in the US. I signed up for the Online Level One Spinal Energetics course in November of 2024 and I wanted to share my experience.
This course is pure magic! I had some doubts in the beginning about learning something hands on in an online format but those disappeared upon opening the course. It is beautifully done and the information is provided in a format that is easy to follow. The team has been very responsive in answering all of my questions.
The biggest perk about doing this course online is the ability to review the information as often as needed. I have been practicing on others and they have experienced huge shifts and they love the work.
I cannot say enough how excited I am to become a certified Spinal Energetics Practitioner.
“Thank you to Sarah, Heidi and the rest of the team for giving us this wonderful course and making it accessible for us to learn and share this amazing work with the world!”
— Joyce, UK (Level One Online)
As a lawyer for 18 years, I was trained to seek evidence - proof that something is what it claims to be. That mindset led me to explore Spinal Energetics more deeply.
At first, I was skeptical. But during my first session, I felt connected to my body in a tangible way. My breath shifted, my shoulders relaxed, and by the end of the session I cried deeply. There were no dramatic movements, yet SOMETHING had clearly happened. My logical mind questioned how such a light touch could create such a profound experience, but there was no denying the evidence — I felt lighter, calmer, and more centred.
Since then, I’ve had many sessions that have genuinely changed my life. I feel less stress, sleep better, and feel more connected to myself and my intuition.
“The shifts were so powerful that I decided to train in Spinal Energetics so I could bring this work to my own clients. It’s been one of the most valuable investments I’ve made in my health and wellbeing.”
— Priya, USA/Mexico/India (Level One In-Person)After more than 20 years in healthcare as both a Nurse and Osteopath, I had explored many approaches to healing, yet still felt something was missing. Reiki and Osteopathy introduced me to the energetic field within and around the body, which sparked my curiosity to learn more.
Then I discovered Spinal Energetics. I was completely drawn into what was happening the very first time I saw a demo online. I needed to know more, I somehow just knew this was one of the missing links in my practice.
My first personal experience with Spinal Energetics was subtle yet profound. While there was little happening externally, I felt internal movement and deep peace afterwards. The next day, I experienced an intense but short-lived integration process, followed by feeling clearer, calmer, and more connected than I had in months.
Now, 18 months later, there isn’t a session in my practice that doesn’t include an element of Spinal Energetics.
“I’ve seen Spinal Energetics create meaningful shifts in my clients’ lives in ways we could never have imagined, and it has become an integral part of my work.”
— Jeannie, Canada (Level One In-Person)I am a lead clinician and surgically certified orthopedic physician (DC, QME, OT-C, OPE-SC) extender in an orthopedic clinic in Los Angeles, working primarily with patients recovering from traumatic, work-related injuries. One patient came to me with severe right shoulder pain and could barely move her arm. Her MRI showed no mechanical injury, torn tendons, fracture, or dislocation, yet the pain prevented her from participating in physical therapy.
Because she was open to holistic approaches, I offered her a short Spinal Energetics session. After just 30 minutes, she regained about 85% of her shoulder range of motion. She later shared that she realised she had been holding the trauma of the injury in her body, and experienced a release during the session.
I continued following her for four months, and I’m happy to say her pain never returned and she was discharged from care without invasive treatment.
“Six weeks later, she (my client) was fully participating in physical therapy and her pain had significantly improved. On re-evaluation, she had full, pain-free movement in her shoulder.”
— Rene, USA (Level One Online)