Brendan Thorson—an experienced energy healer, teacher, and founder of Vital Energy Medicine, a self-empowering healing system designed to restore vitality and support those living with chronic illness and neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease.
Brendan brings over 24 years of experience in energy medicine, with a background in acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and therapeutic bodywork. But what truly sets his work apart is his ability to activate the body’s internal energy systems in ways that help people reconnect their mind and body, recharge their system, and awaken deep healing potential.
His method blends ancient energetic principles with modern understanding of health, helping individuals strengthen their internal wiring, improve symptoms, and transform their long-term well-being.
Today, we’ll be diving into Brendan’s unique healing approach, the success he’s seen working with individuals with Parkinson’s and other chronic conditions, and the hope this work may offer for those still searching for answers.”
Questions I asked Brendan
Personal Journey & Background
- Can you share a bit about your personal healing journey and what led you to develop Vital Energy Medicine?
- You hold a Master’s in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine—how did your path evolve from traditional training into the energy healing work you now do?
Vital Energy Medicine – How It Works
- What is Vital Energy Medicine, and how is it different from other healing modalities like Reiki, acupuncture, or Qigong?
- Can you explain what happens during an energy healing session with you? What might someone expect to feel or experience?
- You often talk about “restoring the body’s internal wiring”—what do you mean by that, and how is it connected to healing?
- You do both online and in person healing sessions and training. Is there a difference in effectiveness?
Healing Chronic Illness & Parkinson’s
- You’ve worked with individuals with Parkinson’s and other chronic illnesses—what types of improvements have you seen?
- Are there particular symptoms or challenges—like fatigue, tremors, or anxiety—that your work tends to support especially well?
- How does your energy work complement or differ from approaches like physical therapy or medication?
- Can you work with non-mobile people? If yes, how do you do that? Can you give me an example of how you work with people? Can you give me a short sample of what you do?
- You mentioned something about planning to do research. Can you share more about your research plans?
Hope, Healing & Transformation
- For people who feel like they’ve “tried everything,” what makes your work a different kind of opportunity?
- Can you talk about the role that grounding, energy awareness, or inner connection plays in the healing process?
- Why do you think so many people don’t know about this kind of energy work—and what needs to change?
Energy Medicine Next Steps for Listeners
- If someone is curious to try your work, what’s the best way to begin? And what kind of commitment or mindset helps people get the most out of it?
- Can you lead a brief sample exercise or session so people can see what your work looks like?
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