Emotion & Body Coding: A Clinical yet Spirit, Body, Mind Pathway to Healing for Kids and Adults
Amy Gandre, COTA
In today’s fast-paced world, more families are seeking effective ways to support emotional wellness, reduce stress, and reconnect with a sense of inner balance. One method bridging the gap between clinical understanding and spiritual healing is Emotion Code® and Body Code®, created by holistic physician and chiropractor Dr. Bradley Nelson.
This system is transforming the way children and adults release stored emotional energy, improve emotional regulation, and support whole-body wellness, and can help achieve goals.
What Is Emotion Code® and Body Code®?
Developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson, Emotion Code and Body Code are energy-healing modalities designed to identify and release trapped emotions—unresolved emotional energies stored in the body’s energetic field.
Dr. Nelson observed, through decades of clinical practice, that many physical symptoms and emotional struggles were linked to unprocessed emotional experiences. His work evolved into a structured healing system that integrates:
● Applied kinesiology (muscle testing)
● Energy medicine principles
● Intention-based healing
● A whole-body mapping system addressing the emotional, structural, energetic, and spiritual layers of the human body
The Clinical Perspective
From a clinical viewpoint, trapped emotional energy can disrupt:
● The nervous system
● Hormonal balance
● Organ and meridian function
● Behavioral and emotional regulation
Emotion & Body Coding helps the body return to homeostasis by clearing these energetic blockages.
The Spiritual Perspective
On a spiritual level, these methods honor the truth that the body is both physical and energetic. Emotions carry frequency, memories, and stories that influence our life path. Clearing that emotional energy allows people—children and adults—to reconnect with intuition, clarity, and their highest self.
Why Emotion & Body Coding Matters for Kids
Children are sensitive, intuitive, and absorb energy quickly. They often experience emotions intensely but lack the language to process them. This can lead to emotional overload, behaviors that seem out of character, or chronic stress patterns.
How It Helps Kids:
● Eases anxiety and big emotions
● Supports emotional regulation and resilience
● Reduces fears, worries, or unexplained sadness
● Improves sleep and behavior
● Helps with focus and self-confidence
● Provides non-verbal emotional support
Children respond exceptionally well because they haven’t built years of emotional “armor.” Their energy shifts quickly and gently.
A Powerful Tool for Adults
Adults often carry burdens from childhood, relationships, work stress, past trauma, or unprocessed emotional memories. These experiences accumulate and can manifest as:
● Chronic stress
● Emotional triggers
● Physical discomfort
● Fatigue
● Feeling stuck or disconnected
Emotion & Body Coding provides adults with a structured, non-invasive way to release those layers.
Benefits for Adults:
● Emotional clarity and increased peace
● Better stress response
● Relief from long-held emotional patterns
● Reduced physical tension linked to stress
● Healing relationship wounds
● Feeling more grounded, empowered, and aligned
● Improved spiritual connection and self-awareness
Many describe it as finally letting their body “exhale” after years of holding on.
How a Session Works
Emotion & Body Coding sessions can be done in person or by proxy, which means distance is not a barrier.
A typical session involves:
1. Muscle Testing (Kinesiology, or use of other tools): To communicate with the subconscious mind
2. Identifying Trapped Emotions or Imbalances: Using Dr. Nelson’s structured maps and systems
3. Clearing the Energy: Through intention and magnetic release
4. Allowing the Body to Reset: So the nervous system and energy field return to balance
Sessions are gentle, confidential, and deeply supportive.
The Science Behind the Spiritual Work
While Emotion & Body Coding incorporates spiritual principles, it is rooted in the understanding that:
● Emotions are energy
● Energy affects physiology
● The subconscious mind stores emotional experiences
● The body responds to intention
● Releasing emotional energy changes physical and emotional outcomes
This bridges clinical observation, neuroscience principles, and holistic healing in a way that is accessible and meaningful for modern families.
Why This Modality Is Growing Rapidly
More parents, adults, and wellness practitioners are turning to Emotion & Body Coding because:
● It is non-invasive
● It works well with both traditional and alternative medicine
● It creates deep emotional relief
● It supports mental health, physical wellness, and spiritual growth
● It is suitable for all ages
● It honors the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
A Healing Invitation
Emotion & Body Coding is more than emotional release—it is a return to emotional freedom, physical balance, and spiritual alignment. Whether you’re seeking support for your child, yourself, or your whole family, this gentle yet powerful method helps you step into a lighter, more peaceful, and more connected version of yourself.
(Please note that Ability Innovations does not offer this service directly, but we can provide you with resources to individuals that do)