What does it really mean to practise energy healing legally, ethically, and in full integrity? In this essential episode, Midge Murphy, JD, PhD—the first attorney to earn a doctorate in energy medicine and the leading expert on legal and ethical risk management in the CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) field—explains the exact frameworks every energy healing practitioner needs to understand.
Drawing from over 25 years at the intersection of law, ethics, somatic work, and energy medicine, Midge breaks down the most common risks practitioners face today, how to avoid unintentional legal exposure, and why informed consent, confidentiality, scope of practice, and precise marketing language are fundamental to safe and professional work. We also explore how CAM interfaces with the Western medical system, what energy healers can and cannot legally claim, and how to navigate working online or across state lines.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this conversation provides clarity, confidence, and a grounded understanding of how to practise energy healing responsibly and sustainably.
Highlights include:
• The biggest legal & ethical risks in energy healing
• Why informed consent, confidentiality & boundaries are essential
• Scope of practice: what energy healers can and cannot do
• How to avoid misleading marketing or medical claims
• Working across state lines & online sessions
• CAM within the Western medical paradigm
• What defines a credible, ethical practitioner training body
• The future of integrative medicine & energy healing
Learn more: www.midgemurphy.com
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