Palmtherapy Instructions & Effects against Anxiety and Stress

Palmtherapy is a method that allows you to transform fear and stress into serenity and calm. In this article we will explain to you, what exactly Palmtherapy is and how you can use them. We will also show you in the section Palmtherapy Instructionshow exactly the method works.

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What is Palmtherapy?

Palmtherapy (not: palm therapy) means in German something like palm therapy (palm = English for palm and therapy = English for therapyThrough the gentle stimulation of certain points on the palms of the hands in combination with targeted conversation, anxiety, stress and emotional strain can be resolved quickly and sustainably.

The founder of Palmtherapy Moshè Zwang developed the method in 1985. Since his death in 2011, his official successor Christian Jäger The method has been significantly developed and adapted to the needs of today. Together with his wife Jana Jäger, Christian runs the only official training institute for Palmtherapy: The Palmtherapy Academy.

Palmtherapy is a independent method and therefore not comparable with hypnosis, EFT, NLP, quantum healing or other methods. However, palm therapy can be specifically combined with other methods, such as hypnotherapy.

How does palm therapy work?

The reason for the effectiveness of palm therapy in emotional stress is the pronounced reciprocal relationship between the hand and the brain, which Moshè Zwang and Christian Jäger investigated in over 10 years of intensive research: They found that certain points on the palms of the hands are connected to certain areas of the brain via the nerve pathways. This is also referred to as the hand-brain connection.

These areas of the brain are responsible for the development of feelings, among other things. By stimulating the right points, brain activity can be influenced in relation to our thoughts and feelings influenced become.

In addition, the areas of the brain that are activated by stimulation of the hands are very large compared to other parts of the body. The figures show that the hand and fingers account for about 25% of the sensory area of the brain (sensations). In the motor area (movement) it is even about a third:

From this we can conclude that the amount of information, exchanged between the brain and the hands is particularly large.

Particularly precise and effective impulses to influence sensations (thoughts and feelings) could therefore be sent via the palms of the hands.

proof of effectiveness

The effectiveness of palm therapy was considered convincing by the Medical Ethics Committee in Helsinki and led to a randomized double-blind study The results of the study were published in the renowned Oxford Medical Journal They show that palm therapy compared to other methods and stress therapies very fast, sustainable and reliable results can help relieve anxiety, stress and emotional strain.

In his book about palm therapy In “Program Your Mind Through Your Palms,” Moshè Zwang reports in detail on the results of his research.

Application & Areas of Application of the Method

Palm therapy according to Moshè Zwang and Christian Jäger can help quickly and reliably with the following psychological problems:

• anxiety and anxiety disorders
• panic attacks
• stress
• trauma
• anger, sadness and inner conflicts
• personality development

Tip: Learn more about the Effects of acupressure on the psyche.

Even phobias can be eliminated using palm therapy. Look for example this video in which Christian and Jana show you how to use palm therapy on yourself to calm and focus yourself using your hands in just a few seconds.

Palmtherapy: Instructions in 4 Steps

Palm therapy is a more advanced form of hand acupressure. Learning palm therapy means in a certain sense: learning acupressureBut even if some pressure points on the handwhich uses palm therapy are also used in classical acupuncture or acupressure, the methods can hardly be compared. Because the mode of action and the treatment process differ in so many ways that palm therapy is considered an independent method. Palm therapy focuses explicitly on the Treatment of anxiety, stress and emotional distress, while classical acupressure is mainly dedicated to relieving physical ailments.

Here you can learn more about how Palmtherapy works with acupressure inner restlessness and why it is so special that Palmtherapy is acupressure anxiety can dissolve.  

And this is how palm therapy works:

Step 1: Identify the problem

First of all, of course, it is important to find out what complaints the client has.

Step 2: Selecting the right pressure points on the hand

In palm therapy we use up to 25 different points per hand and point combinations.

Step 3: Stimulation of selected hand acupressure points

The stimulation of a acupressure point of the hand is done with the fingernail or the fingertip. The thumb and index finger are usually used. Depending on the point and the intensity of the perceived emotional stress, a point is stimulated for a few seconds to minutes by pressure or circular massage movements.

Step 4: Targeted, intuitive conversation

The effectiveness of the treatment is increased through targeted verbal and non-verbal communication with the client. The targeted conversation guides you and the client through the entire palm therapy process.

Describing all points, point combinations and their effects would go beyond the scope of this Palmtherapy Instructions This is exactly why we have brought together all our knowledge in the Palmtherapy Academy and prepared it for you in an understandable and practical way.

Would you like to try PALMTHERAPY yourself to see how effective it is? No problem! Simply download our exclusive training video for 0,-€ and learn how PALMTHERAPY can help you to immediately get back to your focus and center in stressful situations:

If you would like to learn about the entire 4-phase process of Palmtherapy and help your clients to live free of fear and stress, find out more about the content and benefits of the Palmtherapy training:

Palmtherapy is not only good for your clients: How therapists benefit from palm therapy

Are you a therapist, doctor, healthcare professional, health expert or coach? Then you may know one of these Problems in your everyday working life:

• ???? You have too few clients in practice who really value your work and take personal responsibility
• ???? Plaguing you self-doubt and insecurity, because you do not know whether and how you can achieve quick and lasting good treatment results for your clients
• ???? You feel stressed and overwhelmed, and have no time for yourself
• ???? You are missing Freedom, energy, lightness and fulfillment in the job
• ???? You would like earn more, as an expression of appreciation for your work

All these problems can in many cases be solved with Palmtherapy can be solved. Because through palm therapy you can fast and lasting treatment success with more ease, so that…

• ✅ … your work is finally properly appreciated by your clients valued becomes
• ✅ …you confident and self-assured feel, even when treating severe cases
• ✅ …you less stress and more time for you and your family have
• ✅ …you more fulfillment and energy win at work
• ✅ …and you can help people, but at the same time financially secure are

Did you answer YES to at least one of the points? Then get free, non-binding advice on how Palmtherapy can help you in your practice to easily achieve quick and lasting treatment success for your clients:

What is the Palmtherapy Training (Palmtherapy Academy)?

The Palmtherapy Academy is the only official training institute for Palm Therapy. In California, the training has been recognized as professional training by the Associate Bodywork and Massage Association since 2000. Since then, over 500 therapists, doctors, coaches and healthcare professionals worldwide have successfully completed the Palmtherapy training.

Find out more about the training now:

Palmtherapy: Experiences of therapists and patients

Opinions about Palmtherapy are very positive – from therapists, doctors, health professionals and coaches as well as clients. Read reviews about Palmtherapy here:

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmtherapy

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