At Discover Healing, we place great value on research. We believe it is important to learn as much as we can about how this work helps people. Because of this, we have ongoing studies, and we plan to continue with new projects for as long as there is more to explore.
The methods we use have shown, again and again, that they can bring change to many kinds of problems—mental, emotional, and physical. This calls for careful study so we can better understand how and why these changes take place.
Our goal is simple: to keep building a strong base of research that shows what this work can do. We look forward to sharing more projects and results as they come.
– Dr. Bradley Nelson
and The Body Code™
For years, I’ve witnessed the profound transformations that energy healing can bring into people’s lives. I’ve seen trapped emotions released, Heart-Walls dissolved, and lives changed in ways that seemed almost miraculous. But I’ve also understood that for many people—particularly those with a scientific mindset—personal testimonials, no matter how compelling, aren’t quite enough. They want evidence. They want data. And honestly, I don’t blame them.
That’s why I’m so excited to share the results of this groundbreaking controlled study. For the first time, we now have rigorous scientific evidence demonstrating that The Emotion Code® and The Body Code™ produce measurable, quantifiable results—not just in how subjects feel, but in their actual biochemistry and behavior. This research validates what thousands of our certified practitioners and their clients have experienced firsthand: energy healing works, and it works powerfully.
– Dr. Bradley Nelson
Study Overview
This controlled study evaluated the effects of distance energy healing sessions performed by Certified Practitioners of The Emotion Code® and The Body Code™ on 48 Swiss mice, comparing outcomes with untreated controls and standard drug treatment.
Study Design: Comparative Analysis of Four Groups
G1 remained healthy (no challenge). G2, G3, and G4 were all challenged, then G3 and G4 received their respective treatments.
Behavioral Recovery: Group Comparison
Unstressed Mice
Stressed Mice
Stressed Mice treated with Energy
Stressed Mice Treated with Drug
Unstressed Mice
Stressed Mice
Stressed Mice treated with Energy
Stressed Mice Treated with Drug
Unstressed Mice
Stressed Mice
Stressed Mice treated with Energy
Stressed Mice Treated with Drug
Key Behavioral Findings
Energy Healing restored behavioral metrics to or above Control levels, matching or exceeding drug treatment without adverse effects.
Biochemical Restoration: Group Comparison
Unstressed Mice
Stressed Mice
Stressed Mice treated with Energy
Stressed Mice Treated with Drug
Unstressed Mice
Stressed Mice
Stressed Mice treated with Energy
Stressed Mice Treated with Drug
Baseline
Stressed Mice — elevated due to oxidative stress
Stressed Mice treated with Energy
Stressed Mice Treated with Drug
Unstressed Mice
Stressed Mice
Stressed Mice treated with Energy
Stressed Mice Treated with Drug
Key Biochemical Findings
Energy Healing restored biochemical markers to healthy baseline levels, demonstrating comprehensive physiological recovery.
Conclusion
The Emotion Code® and The Body Code™ matched or exceeded all comparison groups across behavioral and biochemical measures.
The Body Code™ for Morning Sickness
I’m so excited to share some remarkable preliminary findings with you. For years, I’ve witnessed the incredible power of The Body Code™ to help people find relief from all kinds of physical discomfort—and now we’re beginning to see that same potential for expectant mothers suffering from morning sickness. This preliminary study from Japan represents an important first step in validating what so many practitioners have observed: that energy healing can offer real, measurable relief during pregnancy.
I understand that for many people—especially expectant mothers wanting the best for their babies—having scientific data matters. That’s why I’m so grateful for this research, and why we’re now expanding it into a much larger study. The results you’re about to see demonstrate significant improvements in nausea severity, frequency, and quality of life after just three remote Body Code sessions. These findings give me tremendous hope for the millions of women who struggle with morning sickness each year.
– Dr. Bradley Nelson
Study Overview
This preliminary study evaluated the effects of The Body Code™ Morning Sickness Protocol on pregnant women experiencing nausea and vomiting. Participants received 3 remote Body Code sessions over 6-10 days, delivered by Certified Practitioners. Outcomes were measured before and after the treatment period using standardized questionnaires assessing nausea frequency, duration, severity, and impact on daily activities.
Study Design
Pre/post comparison measuring changes in morning sickness symptoms following Body Code treatment.
Nausea Frequency Results
Severe nausea frequency
Dramatic reduction
Rare to have no symptoms
Over half symptom-free
Nearly a quarter affected all day
Significant reduction
Not measured as an option
Majority became symptom-free
Key Finding: Nausea Frequency
Over half of participants (53.8%) became completely free of daily nausea episodes after just 3 Body Code sessions, compared to only 3.5% before treatment—a 15-fold increase in symptom-free participants.
Nausea Severity Results
Moderate-to-severe discomfort
Mild discomfort
Significant relief reported
Noticeable relief
Symptoms unchanged
Symptoms increased
Key Finding: Severity Reduction
84.6% of participants reported improvement after Body Code sessions, with average severity scores dropping by more than half. The majority (61.5%) reported being “much improved.”
Quality of Life Results
Nearly half severely impacted
Dramatic improvement
Almost no one unaffected
Many regained full function
Key Finding: Quality of Life
Participants regained their ability to work, care for their families, and perform daily activities. Those with severe functional impairment dropped from 40.4% to just 7.7%, while nearly half (46.2%) reported no impact on daily life after treatment.
Expanding Our Research
These preliminary results from Japan are incredibly encouraging, and we are currently engaged in a much larger study to further validate these findings. As we continue to gather evidence, we remain committed to providing expectant mothers with safe, natural options for relief during pregnancy. We look forward to sharing more comprehensive results as our expanded research progresses.
Conclusion
The Body Code™ Morning Sickness Protocol showed remarkable results: 84.6% of participants reported improvement, with over half becoming completely symptom-free after just 3 remote sessions. These preliminary findings suggest energy healing may offer meaningful relief for expectant mothers.
Larger study currently in progress
Over the years, I’ve witnessed extraordinary transformations as people have used The Emotion Code to release their trapped emotions and clear their Heart-Walls. Time and again, I’ve seen individuals rediscover their capacity for connection, joy, and healing. While these experiences have always felt profoundly real to those who’ve lived them, I understand that some people need scientific evidence to validate what we’ve been witnessing in our community.
That’s why I’m so excited to share this study with you. We collected self-reported data from 158 participants before and after having their Heart-Walls cleared using The Emotion Code techniques. The results speak for themselves—significant reductions in symptoms of depression, PTSD, and anxiety, along with meaningful improvements in relationship satisfaction and spiritual openness. This is the kind of evidence that confirms what thousands of practitioners and clients already know in their hearts: energy healing works, and The Emotion Code can change lives.
– Dr. Bradley Nelson
Study Overview
This study collected self-reported data from 158 participants who received Heart-Wall clearing sessions using The Emotion Code®. Participants completed validated assessments before any sessions began, and again at least one week after their Heart-Walls were cleared. The study measured changes across multiple dimensions of wellbeing including mental health symptoms, relationship satisfaction, and spiritual openness.
Study Design: Before & After Comparison
Participants served as their own controls, with measurements taken before Heart-Wall clearing and at least one week after completion.
Mental Health Improvements
Baseline symptom levels
36% reduction in symptoms
Baseline symptom levels
35% reduction in symptoms
Baseline symptom levels
10% reduction in symptoms
Key Findings: Mental Health Improvements
Heart-Wall clearing produced meaningful reductions across all three mental health measures, with depression and PTSD showing particularly strong improvements of 35-36%. These results suggest that releasing trapped emotions from the Heart-Wall may have a profound impact on emotional wellbeing.
Quality of Life Improvements
Baseline satisfaction levels
12% improvement
Baseline openness levels
10% improvement
Key Findings: Quality of Life Improvements
Beyond symptom reduction, Heart-Wall clearing enhanced participants’ capacity for connection—both with their partners and with their spiritual selves. This aligns with the core premise of The Emotion Code: that trapped emotions create energetic barriers that limit our ability to fully experience love and life.
Supporting Research
The Heart’s Magnetic Field: Research has demonstrated that the heart’s magnetic field extends several feet in diameter around the body—providing scientific support for the premise of the Heart-Wall.
Energetic Connection: When a person feels love or affection for another, the heartbeat of the person sending that love becomes measurable in the magnetic brain waves of the recipient. We see this as evidence that we are all connected energetically.
Magnetic Therapy Research: Researchers and neurologists at Vanderbilt Medical University have investigated the use of static magnets to treat chronic discomfort.
NIH Research: The National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary Health (NCCIH) has spent years conducting research about the possible benefits of energy healing on conditions including wounds, fractures, cardiovascular health, cancer, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and more.
Validated Assessment Tools
This study utilized clinically validated assessment instruments widely used in psychological research:
- PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) — A standardized tool for evaluating post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms
- Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale — A validated instrument for anxiety disorders
- Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) — A brief, reliable measure of depression severity
- Couples Satisfaction Index — A precision tool for measuring relationship satisfaction
- Spiritual Experience Index — A validated measure of spiritual openness and experience
- Meaning in Life Questionnaire — An assessment of presence of and search for meaning in life
*Discover Healing cannot guarantee any specific results, and reported results do not constitute a warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of any individual using The Emotion Code® or The Body Code™. This material is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Conclusion
Heart-Wall clearing using The Emotion Code® produced meaningful improvements across all measured outcomes, with depression and PTSD symptoms decreasing by 35-36% and significant enhancements in relationship satisfaction and spiritual openness.
The only way to find out if The Emotion Code will help you is to try it for yourself.
Coming in 2026: Groundbreaking Research on Inherited Trapped Emotions
In 2013, researchers at Emory University made a remarkable discovery: mice who were trained to fear a specific scent passed that fear response to their offspring and even their grandchildren—despite those descendants never being exposed to the original trauma. This landmark study revealed that traumatic experiences can be biologically inherited across generations. Now, we are proud to announce an upcoming study that will take this concept further by examining what happens when inherited trapped emotions are released using The Emotion Code®. Building on our recent trauma study (Protocol ARL/NG/25/PT0809), this new research will explore whether releasing inherited emotional energy can actually interrupt the transmission of trauma from one generation to the next—potentially freeing not only the individual, but their entire lineage from emotional burdens they never consciously acquired.
This study represents a profound opportunity to validate what practitioners of The Emotion Code® have witnessed for years: that when an inherited trapped emotion is released, the healing ripples backward through the generations and forward to those who might otherwise carry that emotional weight. We believe this research may offer scientific evidence for one of the most powerful aspects of energy healing—the ability to break generational patterns of suffering at their energetic root. Full details and findings will be published in 2026. We invite you to stay connected as we continue to bridge the gap between ancient healing wisdom and modern scientific understanding.
– Dr. Bradley Nelson
Coming in 2026: Clinical Research on Energy Healing and Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common and debilitating conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people and ranking as a leading cause of disability globally. Despite the wide array of treatments available—from medications and injections to surgeries and physical therapy—countless individuals continue to suffer with chronic pain that simply refuses to resolve. In my years of clinical practice, I have seen remarkable transformations when the underlying energetic imbalances contributing to low back pain are finally addressed. Now, we are excited to announce an upcoming clinical study that will evaluate the effectiveness of The Emotion Code®, The Body Code™, and The Belief Code® in treating chronic low back pain, comparing outcomes with standard treatment protocols.
This comprehensive approach will allow us to address trapped emotions that may have lodged in the tissues of the lower back, structural and energetic imbalances that perpetuate pain patterns, and limiting beliefs that may be keeping the body stuck in a cycle of suffering. By measuring both subjective pain levels and objective functional outcomes, we aim to demonstrate what practitioners have witnessed for years: that when we address the invisible causes of pain at their energetic root, the body is empowered to heal in ways that often seem impossible. We believe this research will bring hope to the millions who have been told they must simply learn to live with their pain. Full study details and findings will be published in 2026.
– Dr. Bradley Nelson
