How often do we wait until every medical test has been run and every conventional option exhausted before asking a different question—What if my body already knows how to heal?
That question opens the door to bioenergetic wellness, where the language of health is energy, vibration, and intention. It’s the focus of our newest Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell podcast episode, “Beyond the Physical: The Experience of Wellness,” featuring two remarkable practitioners: Kate Montgomery, author and pioneer in sports and frequency healing, and Denise Cambiotti, founder of Muscle Tuners International.
Together we explored how the simplest of techniques—often taking only minutes—can shift years of discomfort, tension, or emotional weight. These aren’t magic tricks; they’re expressions of how energy and consciousness truly function. When blocked energy is released, life begins to flow again.
Why People Turn to Energy Work
Most of us were taught to see the body as a machine: fix the part that hurts and everything will work again. But anyone who has lived with chronic pain, fatigue, or emotional stress knows it isn’t that simple. Beneath every symptom lies an energetic pattern—a combination of thoughts, feelings, and physiology.
Many people arrive at bioenergetic techniques after feeling hopeless. They’ve tried medication, physiotherapy, or surgery, and nothing has lasted. When they finally experience the gentle yet profound effects of tools such as muscle monitoring, acupressure, or five-element balancing, something inside them changes. The realization dawns that healing doesn’t have to be hard; it only has to be aligned.
The Science Behind the “Woo Woo”
Both Kate and Denise remind us that what some dismiss as “woo woo” is grounded in physics, biophysics, and quantum science. Every cell emits frequency; every thought carries measurable vibration. When energy pathways—known in Chinese medicine as meridians—become congested, communication within the body falters.
A few light touches or movements can repattern that communication. The nervous system relaxes, muscles balance, emotions surface and dissolve. Brain function, coordination, and clarity return. It’s not mysterious—it’s the body remembering coherence.
Moments of Transformation
In the podcast, Kate shares stories of Ironman athletes who recovered stamina and focus after minutes of tailored bodywork. Denise speaks of clients whose chronic shoulder or jaw pain disappeared after a short muscle-tuning session. Listeners may recognize the pattern: the moment tension releases, old beliefs release with it.
One woman described feeling “like the lights turned back on” after years of dull fatigue. Another realized she no longer needed to protect an old injury—and with that awareness, her range of motion doubled. These transformations happen quietly, often with tears or laughter, because the body is finally heard.
The Simplicity of Practice
Bioenergetic wellness is not reserved for practitioners. Anyone can begin by learning small, daily techniques—hydration, cross-crawls, breathing patterns, tracing meridians, or gentle self-touch at specific points. Five minutes of mindful movement can reset energy flow for the entire day.
The key is listening. When you notice where you feel tight, anxious, or disconnected, you already have the first clue. Intention plus awareness equals change.
Tea, Stillness, and Connection
Every Be Well episode begins with a tea ritual, and this one features Just Chill’n—a Cape Breton Tea Company blend of black tea, cranberry, and calendula petals.
Black tea grounds the body, cranberries cleanse the heart’s emotional field, and calendula brings sunshine to the spirit. As we sip, we invite harmony to all three levels of being.
That pause between sips mirrors what happens in an energy session: a breath, a moment of stillness, and suddenly the system reorganizes itself toward balance.
Living Beyond Limitation
When we release stored emotion or outdated belief, we create space for vitality, creativity, and joy. Clients often say, “I feel lighter,” or “I can breathe again.” These simple statements are profound markers of transformation. They indicate that the person has stepped back into the flow of life rather than fighting against it.
Both Kate and Denise see their work not as curing but as facilitating remembering—helping people reconnect to their innate ability to heal. That awareness ripples outward, improving relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life.
Looking Ahead: Part 2—Body Maintenance / Living Wellness
This episode is the first in a trilogy exploring empowerment through energy. Part 2, “Body Maintenance / Living Wellness,” will dive deeper into how to sustain these shifts—how regular energetic “tune-ups” can prevent imbalance long before symptoms appear. Just as we maintain our vehicles, we can maintain our personal energy systems through daily rituals, movement, hydration, and intention.
Living wellness means treating the body as an intelligent partner, not a problem to fix. It’s a lifestyle of listening, adjusting, and celebrating coherence.
A Call to Awareness
If you’re reading this and wondering whether bioenergetic wellness could make a difference for you, start small. Take one mindful breath, place your hand over your heart, and thank your body for its constant communication. That single act of recognition begins the healing dialogue.
As we continue this series, may each conversation, cup of tea, and gentle movement remind you that the power to transform has always been within you. Energy follows attention—so direct yours toward living fully, freely, and well.
To connect with Dr Denise Cambiotti, DHC CIH BioEW, please visit her website at www.muscletuners.ca
To connect with Kate Montgomery email katemontgomery@me.com
For free resources check out the main page at www.canbewell.org
To link movement and wellness together be sure to check out the classes offered with Tai Chi Cape Breton on the calendar. Check out the online classes offered in the shop events. And visit our sister club: Wine Country Tai Chi Society in West Kelowna, BC for their in-person classes. Tai Chi is the lived form of wellness balancing through movement.