“The point of SHEN is growth. 
SHEN’s method of growth is to
expand the internalized emotional
pain to its natural conclusion on
the SHEN table, so we can be
rid of it and go on to
better things.”
– Richard Pavek
In the mid-1970’s American scientist Richard R. Pavek, a physicist, engineer and the developer of SHEN Therapy, found himself in a loosely styled workshop on “subtle energies.” What that actually meant, he had no solid idea, but he was willing to find out. At one point, the participants were instructed to “run energy” through a partner to see if they could balance the temperature in different parts of the body.
Pavek did not expect much to happen, but shortly after placing his hands across the abdomen of his assigned partner, he saw her begin to sob, and then noticed her pelvis go into contractions. Pavek relates, “At the same time, my arms and hands got extremely hot as sweat broke out on my forehead and the hair on my arms began to stand up. When the episode ended, the woman said, ‘I feel like I just gave birth to myself.’ Over the next few days of the workshop, it became clear that something about her had changed. An emotional weight seemed to have lifted, and her life had become dramatically different.”
Three conclusions were now obvious to Pavek: First, humans do, indeed, have a naturally occurring field of energy dynamically associated with their emotional perceptions and responses. Second, the emotions held in this field can have dramatic affects on both the body and mind. And third, the proper interaction of two persons’ fields can produce profound therapeutic affects.
Since most of Pavek’s training had been in chemistry, electronics and aeronautics, he viewed the phenomenon as having something to do with the concept of “fields” in physics, rather than anything associated with metaphysics or magic. He decided to follow the principles that apply to all other field systems in physics such as the formative currents of weather systems, water currents and magnetism.
Once SHEN’s hands-on procedures were determined, he began an investigation into the dynamics of emotion. SHEN® Physio-Emotional Release Therapy is the culminating result of his research.
What is the core understanding SHEN works with?
NOTE: Here’s the ‘deep dive’ explanation many of you are looking for.
Underlying SHEN and its deeply therapeutic results are a few basic, yet vital truths which most people haven’t taken the time to consider. First is this bottom line statement: “All people and all things are vibrational fields.” Quantum physics and multiple ancient wisdom traditions agree on this basic fact. It is true whether human, animal, vegetable, mineral, elemental or ethereal: If it exists, at its core it is a vibrational field filled with various frequencies.
When these frequencies are ‘in sync’ and harmonious with their surrounding host field – the biofield – they are said to be beneficial, healthy, expansive, pleasant and positive. On a physical level, they feel good.
Emotionally, these would include the experiences of joy, love, peace, well-being, confidence and empowerment. In the presence of these expansive and benevolent vibrational feeling states:
1) The brain supplies supportive memories, thoughts & ‘mind chatter’;
2) Physical tissues relax;
3) Natural metabolic processes are encouraged, and …
4) Internal bodily liquids such as blood, lymph and interstitial fluids all flow freely.
If, however, these lodged frequencies are too slow, ‘out of sync’ and/or harmonically dissonant with their surrounding host biofield, they are said to be painful, disruptive, unhealthy, contractive, unpleasant and negative. Emotionally, these include the felt sensations of sorrow, grief, fear, guilt, shame and disempowerment.
When we are experiencing these disruptive vibrational feeling states:
1) Cell walls involuntarily spasm, causing soft tissues to rigidify. These localized defensive contractive responses are automatic, and therefore, not under conscious control.
2) And because of this held localized tension, cellular processes and normal metabolism are compromised.
3) Likewise, the beneficial flow of the body’s internal fluids is restricted.
Furthermore, as the brain becomes bathed in these radiating dissonant frequencies, it perceives threat and instantly initiates defensive survival responses. Remember, the brain’s full-time job is ‘survival,’ thus instantly supplying whatever thoughts, logic and rationale are needed – complete with an array of perfect examples and excuses – to justify whatever challenging emotion is most prominent.
This ‘biofield’ which permeates and surrounds all human beings and creatures is never still or static. Specifically, the various field components which together constitute the ‘Human Biofield’ are always in motion, flowing, or technically, in a state of ‘flux’, appearing to flow in specific directions and patterns.
Understanding and positively engaging with these field patterns and directions is key to SHEN Therapy, to its unique protocols, and to its many applications. The chief operating principle upon which the entire Biofield Paradigm rests is ‘Field Precedence.’ We can, therefore, sum up the vital importance of Pavek’s background in ‘field physics’ and its core contribution to SHEN Therapy and the global future of emotional, physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing all in this one paradigm-changing sentence (Read it slowly to grasp its meaning and profound implications):
Field physics frequency fluctuations precede and dictate
all biological, electrochemical, mental and
psychological responses, adjustments
and/or changes.
Your ongoing emotional and psychosomatic issues are not and never have been “all in your head.” They’re lodged in your field – your Biofield. SHEN works to remove them safely, efficiently, quickly and thoroughly.
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