Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers to the questions you may have.

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General Questions

What is the Emotion Code®?

The Emotion Code® is a wellness approach focused on emotional stress and how unresolved emotional experiences can affect the body, thoughts, and nervous system. The goal is to help a person identify emotional burdens they may still be carrying and support emotional release through conversation, intention, and body feedback techniques.

It is not a religion, spiritual practice, psychic work, or medical treatment.

How is this different from other wellness practices?

This process is structured and focused on identifying specific areas where the body may be holding stress, then gently helping it release those patterns.

What makes your approach different?

My focus is creating a calm, grounded, and pressure-free experience where you feel safe, respected, and supported at your own pace.

What if I don’t know what’s wrong, I just don’t feel like myself?

That’s very common. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Part of the process is helping uncover where your body may be holding stress and supporting it from there.

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How It Works

What happens during a session?

We identify areas where your body may be holding stress, bring awareness to those areas, and use gentle techniques to help your body release it.

What does “releasing emotions” mean?

It means helping your body let go of stored stress responses from past experiences so it can return to a more relaxed state.

Are emotions stored in organs?

Not literally. A better way to understand it is that the body can remember stress responses in certain areas, like tension in muscles or discomfort in the stomach.

Why do you use muscle testing?

Muscle testing is simply used as a form of body feedback, similar to how stress can weaken physical performance, or how emotions affect posture, breathing, or tension. It has roots in kinesiology and has been used in wellness and rehabilitation settings for decades.

It’s not fortune telling, mind reading, or communication with spirits.

Read the full explanation on the Approach page →

What do you mean when you say “energy”?

When people use the word “energy,” I personally think of it more in practical terms, like emotional tension, stress responses, nervous system activation, and the body’s natural communication and feedback systems.

Do I need to relive past experiences?

No. In most cases, you do not need to revisit or talk through difficult memories for this to work.

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Safety & Beliefs

Is this connected to anything spiritual or religious?

No. This work is not spiritual, mystical, or religious. It does not involve spiritism or any supernatural practices.

Is this hypnosis or mind control?

No. You are fully aware and in control during the entire session. Nothing is done to influence your thoughts or decisions.

Can you tell my future, read my mind, or predict outcomes?

No. I do not have the ability to tell the future, read minds, or predict what will happen in your life.

This work is not about gaining hidden knowledge or accessing anything beyond what is natural. It does not involve intuition, psychic abilities, or anything supernatural.

The focus is simply on helping your body release stress based on what you are experiencing now.

Is this scientifically proven?

This approach is based on the well-known connection between the body and stress responses. While research continues to grow, this is best understood as a wellness-based method, not a medical treatment.

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Sessions & Expectations

How will I feel after a session?

How people feel after a session can vary from person to person. Many people report feeling calmer, lighter, more emotionally at ease, or more relaxed afterward. Others may notice increased clarity, improved mood, or a boost in energy.

Because the body and nervous system process stress differently for everyone, some people may also feel temporarily tired, emotional, or need extra rest and hydration as their body adjusts. Occasionally, emotions or memories may briefly surface as part of the body’s natural processing response.

Some people notice changes right away, while others experience more gradual shifts over the following days. Every experience is unique, and there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to respond to a session.

What if I don’t feel anything?

That’s completely okay. Some people notice changes right away, while others experience more gradual shifts over time.

Can this bring up emotions I’m not ready for?

No. The process is gentle and guided by what your body is ready to release. Nothing is forced.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on your goals and what your body is ready for. Some people notice changes quickly, while others prefer ongoing support.

Do I need to believe in this for it to work?

No. You can approach it with curiosity and simply see how your body responds.

Will this fix all my problems?

No. This is not a quick fix. It’s a supportive process that helps your body release stress over time.

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Practical Details

How long is a session?

Sessions are currently 45 minutes. As I complete additional certifications, longer session formats will become available.

What should I do before my session?

Stay hydrated, come relaxed, and have a general idea of what you’d like support with.

What should I do after my session?

Drink water, rest if needed, and pay attention to how you feel over the next 24–72 hours.

Do you offer packages or single sessions?

Currently single sessions only. Packages will be added as my practice grows and I complete additional certifications.

Is this covered by insurance?

No. This is considered a wellness service and is not covered by insurance.

When is payment due?

Payment is due in full at the time you book your appointment. Your session is only confirmed once payment is complete, this is what holds your slot on the calendar.

Checkout happens at the end of the booking flow, and is processed securely through Stripe. I never see or store your card details.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations more than 24 hours before your session are fully refundable. Cancellations within 24 hours of your session, and no-shows, are non-refundable.

Since payment is collected at the time of booking, refunds are processed automatically back to your original payment method.

Do you work with children?

Yes, sessions can be adapted to be gentle and appropriate for children.

Do you offer remote sessions?

Yes, sessions can be done remotely in a calm and guided way. All sessions are currently virtual.

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