At Dr. Super’s House of Health, we believe healing is about more than what happens on the adjusting table. It is about the connection between two human beings, the power of touch, and the ways we continue to influence one another long after we say goodbye.
Hello everyone, and welcome to my blog! I wanted to spend time discussing something that I am passionate about, and something that I think a lot of my patients would find interesting. Those of you who know me understand that I have a deep respect for the energetic world on a quantum level, and that I believe this is the foundation for the healing art of touch and energy work. I already wrote a blog post about Reiki and its proposed biological mechanisms explaining how someone can heal the body without touch, but most patients prefer touch based work, and that’s okay. What I want my patients to understand is that whether intentional or not, every time you touch or interact with someone's bioelectric energy field (which can extend out to 50 feet by the way), they are influencing your health. How? Well quantum mechanics of course! Today I want to take you down a rabbit hole of the importance of touch, its permanent influence on your body, and some patient takeaways that I think you need to know.
What if healing begins before the adjustment?
Have you ever left an appointment feeling different—not just physically, but emotionally? Perhaps you felt lighter, calmer, safer, or more understood. Maybe someone listened to you in a way that made you feel seen for the first time in a long time. What happened during that interaction? Was it simply the treatment you received? Or was it something more? Hopefully you have had this experience at our office.
As a chiropractor, I spend much of my day working with the human body. I study the nervous system, the spine, the muscles, and the intricate ways our bodies respond to the world around us. But over the years, I have come to appreciate something that cannot be measured by a range-of-motion test or a pain scale: The human being providing the care is just as important as the care itself.
Please read that again. We are not isolated bodies receiving isolated treatments. We are living, breathing, feeling, interconnected human beings. Every interaction has the potential to leave an impression on us, and sometimes, the most meaningful part of the process is the connections we build with one another.
Quantum entanglement: A fascinating window into interconnectedness
In quantum physics, there is a phenomenon called quantum entanglement. Entanglement occurs when two quantum systems share a relationship that cannot be fully described by treating them as completely independent systems. Even when separated, their measurements can exhibit correlations that classical physics cannot explain. What does this mean? It means that every particle that comes in contact with another particle, is not permanently related to one another and can share information back and forth through the quantum field. The entanglement grows with repeated interactions.
The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics recognized groundbreaking experiments demonstrating quantum entanglement, confirming that this is a real and experimentally established phenomenon (The Nobel Prize, 2022).
But what does this have to do with healing?
Quantum entanglement hints at the idea that when two people become physically or energetically entangled through touch, the connection between them is now inherent in the quantum field. Human relationships operate through other fascinating mechanisms as well, including the nervous system, sensory perception, emotional processing, and social connection. I find the concept of entanglement to be a beautiful metaphor for something we experience every day: We are never quite the same after a meaningful interaction with another human being.
Think about the people who have changed your life. A teacher who believed in you. A friend who held your hand during a difficult moment. A healthcare provider who listened when you felt dismissed. Those people became part of your story. Their words, their presence, and the way they made you feel may have influenced how you see yourself, how you respond to stress, and how you move through the world. In that sense, we carry pieces of our relationships with us, and that is a powerful thing to consider when we think about healthcare.
This is why I make sure I do the inner work to provide the facilitated healing power that your body uses to rebuild, reprogram, and regain your health. I try my best to make sure I am in a good frame of mind before interacting with a patient. I make sure, to the best of my ability, that I am energetically sound through deep breath work, meditation, getting good sleep, or simply making sure my food and water needs are met before working on a body. If I am energetically unsettled, emotionally unavailable, or in a negative frame of mind, my patients know that, and can feel that something isn’t right. They know they aren’t getting the care they deserve from me that day. My patients who I have been seeing for a while may also be able to sense something is wrong, even before the visit, and may have brought me a snack, or wanted to give me a hug before the visit, just knowing that I needed some healing myself. How does this connection form? With touch, quantum entanglement rules apply.
The healing power of touch
Touch is one of the earliest ways we experience the world. Before we have language, before we understand the meaning of words, we experience the embrace and warmth of another person. A hand resting gently on our back, stroking our face, giving us kisses, and holding us close. Our bodies are designed to receive and interpret touch even in the womb.
The skin contains specialized sensory receptors that communicate with the nervous system, and different kinds of touch can influence our perception of comfort, safety, pain, and connection. A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis published in Nature Human Behaviour examined 137 studies involving nearly 13,000 people. The researchers found that touch interventions were associated with improvements in several physical and psychological outcomes, including reductions in pain, anxiety, and depression (Packheiser et al., 2024). This analysis showed that touch can play a significant role in our healing journey. This does not mean every touch heals every person, but it does suggest that touch can be an important part of human well-being.
In a healthcare setting, touch can be especially meaningful. A thoughtful, respectful touch can communicate something that words sometimes cannot:
You are safe here.
I am listening.
Your body matters.
You are not alone.
Of course, touch is not universally comforting. Trauma, sensory sensitivities, personal boundaries, and individual experiences all influence how someone receives physical contact. Healing touch must always be consensual, respectful, and responsive to the person receiving it. So when touch is welcomed and thoughtfully delivered, it can become an important part of the therapeutic experience, and this is where the person providing that touch becomes so important.
Your provider brings their whole self into the treatment room
When you visit a healthcare provider, you are not interacting with a pair of hands, a set of credentials, or a collection of techniques. You are interacting with a human being. That person has a nervous system, a history, a worldview, emotional experiences, habits, beliefs, and relationships of their own. They bring all of those things into the room with them. A provider who is rushed, distracted, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves may create a very different experience than a provider who is present, attentive, grounded, and genuinely invested in your well-being.
This does not mean that healthcare providers must be perfect. We are human, too. We have difficult days, and we make mistakes. We are all on our own healing journeys, and this means our personal development matters. The way we treat ourselves influences the way we show up for others, the way we respond to our own discomfort can influence how we respond to yours, and the way we approach our own emotional growth can influence our ability to sit with your experiences without judgment. At my office, I am always focused on consent based care, care delivered with respect and reverence for the patient I am serving. The energy I put into the body must come from a place of unconditional love and compassion.
Research supports the importance of the therapeutic relationship. A 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis of 28 randomized controlled trials involving more than 18,000 patients found that interventions designed to strengthen patient-clinician relationships were associated with small, but significant improvements in healthcare outcomes. The researchers noted that the evidence had limitations, but the findings reinforce the value of the relationship itself (Neal et al., 2026). The quality of care is not simply about what a provider knows, but it is also about how they connect, communicate, and work with you.
Why your provider's life outside the office matters
When choosing a healthcare provider, it is natural to consider their education, experience, certifications, and treatment techniques. Of course those things matter, as well as clinical competence, appropriate training, and ethical practices. I would encourage you to consider something else, too. Who is this person when they are not working? How do they treat the people around them? Are they willing to acknowledge when they are wrong? Do they approach life with curiosity, compassion, and a willingness to grow? How do they handle conflict, frustration, and uncertainty? Are they committed to their own personal development?
These questions matter because healthcare is a relationship. The provider who cares for you is not simply applying a technique. They are making decisions, interpreting your experiences, communicating with you, and creating an environment in which you are expected to feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable. Their character influences that environment. Their emotional maturity influences that relationship. Their willingness to grow influences the quality of care they are capable of offering.
A provider's life outside the office does not automatically determine their clinical abilities, and we cannot know everything about another person's inner world. But how someone lives, treats others, and approaches their own growth can offer meaningful insight into the kind of relationship they may create with you. The right provider is not necessarily the person who knows the most techniques. It is the person who combines knowledge with compassion, skill with humility, and treatment with genuine human connection. Once you are engaged in a relationship with your provider, entanglement shows that their actions, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are also influential upon your own actions, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We are all living and healing as one connected, entangled community.
Healing does not necessarily end when the appointment does
Have you ever noticed that a meaningful conversation continues to influence you hours, days, or even years later? Maybe someone said something that changed the way you think about your body. Maybe a provider helped you understand that your pain was real, even when others had dismissed it. Maybe someone offered you a moment of kindness when you were feeling particularly vulnerable. The interaction ended, but its influence did not.
Our brains and nervous systems are constantly learning from experience. We develop expectations about the world based on how we are treated. We learn what feels safe, what feels threatening, and whether we can trust the people around us.
A positive healthcare experience may help someone feel more comfortable seeking care in the future. For example, feeling listened to may help a patient communicate more openly, and a respectful interaction may help someone feel more empowered to participate in their own healing.
This is one reason I believe every patient interaction matters. An adjustment is not simply a moment in time, but it is part of a larger relationship. The reassurance you receive may stay with you. The knowledge you gain may change how you care for yourself. The experience of being treated with respect may influence how you allow others to treat you. The healing may continue in ways that neither of us can fully predict, and that is something worth honoring.
What does energy have to do with healing?
When I talk about energy, I am referring to more than a scientific measurement. I am also referring to the quality of our presence. The emotional atmosphere we create, the attention we bring to an interaction, and the way we engage with life and the people around us. Some people describe this as being grounded, while others describe it as being aligned, centered, or energetically connected.
There are also healing traditions, including Reiki and therapeutic touch, that describe energy as something that can be directed or balanced to support healing. These traditions are meaningful to many people, and many studies have explored their benefits. Recent studies are even showing how Reiki can affect living cells in a petri dish!
We do not need to prove the existence of an invisible energy field to appreciate that the presence of another person can influence how we feel. Think about walking into a space and instantly feeling either uncomfortable, or welcomed. You can tell that the “energy” of the place is either helpful, or harmful. You might not be able to see the auric energy fields of the people in the room, but you can certainly feel their energy; whether a person likes you or not, whether a person is in a good mood or not, and whether a provider is actually listening to you or not. With these examples in mind, we can recognize that a compassionate interaction may help us feel calmer, more supported, and more energetically connected during a visit, and we can continue exploring the ways that human connection influences our health and well-being.
Practical takeaways: How to choose a provider who supports your healing
Healing is a relationship, and you deserve to feel comfortable participating in it. Here are a few things I encourage patients to consider when choosing a healthcare provider.
1. Pay attention to how you feel in their presence
Do you feel heard? Do you feel rushed? Are you comfortable asking questions? Do they take the time to answer your questions, or are they dismissive of your concerns, thoughts, or feelings? You do not need to feel perfectly relaxed at every appointment, but you should feel that your concerns are being taken seriously.
2. Notice whether they respect your boundaries
A provider should explain what they are doing and obtain your consent before touching you or performing a treatment. You should feel comfortable saying no, asking for a modification, or requesting a pause. At our office, your body belongs to you, and you are the one in charge.
3. Look for curiosity, not just confidence
A good provider should be willing to listen, consider new information, and acknowledge the limits of their knowledge. You deserve someone who is interested in understanding your experience rather than simply fitting you into a predetermined treatment plan.
4. Ask whether they consider the whole person
Your physical symptoms may be influenced by sleep, stress, emotional experiences, daily activities, and other aspects of your life. A provider who is curious about your whole experience may be better equipped to work collaboratively with you. They should ask you questions about your life, quality of living, and goals for care, not just your pain or illness.
5. Look for ongoing growth
Healthcare is constantly evolving. Consider whether your provider continues to learn, reflects on their practice, and demonstrates humility when faced with something they do not know. Personal growth does not guarantee clinical competence, but a willingness to learn is an important quality in a healthcare professional. Your provider should always be learning something new.
6. Trust your experience, while giving the relationship room to develop
Sometimes it takes time to build trust. You may feel nervous during your first appointment, especially if you have had negative experiences with healthcare in the past. Give yourself permission to notice how the relationship develops. You are allowed to seek a different provider if your needs are not being met.
How to carry the healing beyond your appointment
The relationship between a provider and a patient does not have to end when the appointment is over. You can carry the experience of being listened to, respected, and supported into your everyday life.
Here are a few simple practices to help you do that.
Pause after your appointment. Give yourself a moment to notice how you feel physically and emotionally. I recommend not scheduling back-to-back events after a treatment to give you the space and time to align yourself after the experience.
Reflect on what you learned. Is there something about your body, your symptoms, or your health that you understand differently? Doctor means teacher in Latin, so hopefully you are learning something new at every visit.
Practice compassionate self-touch. If it feels comfortable, place a hand over your heart, rest your hands on your abdomen, or gently hold your own hand while taking a few slow breaths. I am a big fan of body scanning techniques, and teach them to my patients often.
Notice the people who influence your well-being. Spend time with people who respect your boundaries, encourage your growth, and help you feel supported. Healing doesn’t just take place in the office, but should continue into your daily life.
These are small ways to remain engaged with your own well-being between appointments.
Growing together: The responsibility of being a provider
At Dr. Super’s House of Health, I believe that personal growth is an important part of being a healthcare provider. I want to continue learning, not only about the human body but also about myself. I want to be aware of the energy I bring into a room, the way I communicate, and the ways my own experiences influence my interactions with patients. I use the word energy in a way that encompasses more than a scientific measurement. It includes the quality of our presence. The emotional atmosphere we create. The attention we bring to an interaction. The way we engage with life and the people around us, and I believe that our ability to create meaningful connections grows as we become more aware of ourselves.
When we are willing to examine our beliefs, challenge our assumptions, work through our own difficulties, and continue learning, we create more opportunities to show up authentically for others. This is not about being perfectly healed before we can help someone else, but it is about remaining committed to the process, recognizing that we are all works in progress, and understanding that the relationship between a provider and a patient is not a one-way exchange.
We influence one another, we learn from one another, and we grow through our interactions with one another.
You deserve care that recognizes your whole being
Your body is not separate from your emotions, your physical experiences do not exist independently of your relationships, and your healing journey is not limited to what happens during a fifteen-minute appointment.
You deserve a provider who recognizes that you are a whole person. Someone who respects your boundaries, who listens to your experiences, and who continues to learn and grow. Someone who understands that their responsibility extends beyond performing a technique and includes creating a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and compassion.
At Dr. Super’s House of Health, this is the kind of care I strive to provide. I want every interaction to be an opportunity for connection, every adjustment to be an opportunity for thoughtful, respectful touch, and every conversation to be an opportunity for education, empowerment, and growth.
Even without considering quantum entanglement, the wonder of human connection is something we can experience every day. We may not be able to measure every way we influence one another, but we can recognize that we do. We can choose to be thoughtful about the people we allow into our lives and the people we trust with our care. We can remember that every time we reach out to another human being, we have an opportunity to make a difference.
With care and connection,
ADIO
Dr. Tabetha Super
Dr. Super’s House of Health
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