Best Ways to Prepare a Client for a Remote Energy Healing Session

Why do some remote energy healing sessions feel like they don’t fully connect?

How can preparing a client before a remote energy healing session make the session feel stronger?

When a client shows up scattered, distracted, or unsure of what to expect, it can shift the whole feel of a session. You might find yourself working harder to create connections, feeling tired before you even begin, or sensing that your client isn’t fully present — which can make it harder for you to stay in the work, too.

In this article, you’ll learn how to guide clients through simple, supportive steps that prepare them for a more grounded session. This will help you both feel clearer, stronger, and more in tune with the process.

Why Preparing Clients Improves Remote Energy Healing Sessions

Because remote sessions remove the built-in structure of a physical space, you get to create that container yourself. This is often through communication and clarity your client may not even know they need!

When a client shows up unprepared — distracted or unclear — the energy of the session can feel disjointed before it even begins.

💡For example: A client logs in from their car on a lunch break, parked in a noisy lot. Their signal drops, they fidget, and the session ends with them saying they “didn’t really feel anything.” That’s not your fault; but it likely could’ve gone differently with a little advance communication.

Virtual sessions ask a lot of our clients: presence, privacy, and trust, all without the structure of a physical office and direct interaction. That’s why client preparation isn’t a nicety — it’s a part of the job.

Supporting a client with steps on how to prepare for a remote healing session protects their experience and preserves your energy.

You’re less likely to spend time troubleshooting tech, restating boundaries, or managing unexpected disruptions if the client knows how to enter the space well.

And it’s not just about the environment.

Many first-time clients don’t know what remote energy healing entails, or what kind of emotional or physical response they might have. They may have questions like:

• Should I be seated or lying down?

• Do I need to use my phone or computer?

• Will the session be guided, or silent?

• What kind of energy healing is this and how does it translate across a distance?

• How will I feel afterwards?

Just like with in-person sessions, some insights into your energy work and the flow of a typical session beforehand helps clients feel supported, grounded, and more able to fully receive.

Client prep doesn’t have to be heavy-handed or clinical. You can make it intentional — and consistent.

Best Practices for Preparing Clients for Virtual Energy Healing Sessions

Preparing your clients doesn’t have to be complicated. These five simple steps can help you create smoother sessions:

🔷Send an Informed Consent Form Before the Session

Before anything else, give your client a clear consent form that includes a scope of practice, and a line for their signature and date. This form should explain what energy healing is — and what it isn’t. It sets expectations, reinforces ethical boundaries, and gives your client the chance to ask questions before they’re in session.

🔷Set Expectations for Privacy and a Distraction-Free Space

Encourage your clients to treat the session like any important appointment: choose a private room, silence notifications, and let others in the household know not to interrupt. No sessions from cars, shared offices, or busy cafés. You might be remote — but energetic presence still matters.

🔷Offer Gentle Mindfulness Before the Session Starts

A few moments of quiet, breathwork, or stretching before the session helps the client arrive more fully — and helps the energy flow. For instance, you might include a simple prompt in your reminder email: Before we begin, take a few minutes to settle into a quiet space, silence your phone, and allow your body to rest. We’ll share a few deep breaths, and from there…

🔷Explain What to Expect During and After the Session

Let your client know the general cadence of the session; whether you’ll speak or stay silent, and what kind of follow-up to expect. Do you close the space together? Will you email them afterward? Are there grounding practices to close-out the session? Do you have a discussion about it? When clients know what to expect, they can relax into the process.

🔷Share Options for Aftercare and Integration

Some clients feel energized after a session, while others may feel tired, or even emotional. Either way, it helps to send a quick follow-up that includes tips like drinking water, journaling, or resting - along with a note of thanks. This kind of care encourages clients to integrate the work and respect your presence.

Supporting your clients is one part of the picture — protecting your practice is another. Read: Is My Energy Healing Practice Protected for Online and Remote Healing Sessions?

Additional Consideration When Preparing Clients for Virtual Sessions

If your sessions are relaxed, intuitive, or intentionally unstructured, you may have questions about how much client preparation is really necessary. These are common considerations we hear from experienced practitioners that may be worth addressing:

What if my client seems unsure how to show up for a virtual session?
Many clients don’t realize how much their environment, setup, or mental state can affect a remote session. Offering light guidance ahead of time helps them feel more at ease — and supports a smoother, more connected experience.

How much guidance is too much for a new client?
Clear, well-timed guidance doesn’t overwhelm most clients — it often does the opposite. A short message that outlines what to expect helps clients settle in ahead of time, so they arrive feeling more grounded and ready to receive the work

Isn’t remote work supposed to be simpler?
Remote sessions do remove some logistics — no table setup or fresh laundry required! But you’re still offering a professional service, and clients are trusting you with their time, energy, and attention. Thoughtful preparation supports that relationship and helps your virtual sessions feel as intentional and effective as in-person work.

Creating a grounded client experience is just one part of running a virtual practice — what about the bigger picture? Read: The Essential Guide to Building a Thriving Virtual Energy Healing Practice

What’s Next: Client Preparation for Virtual Energy Healing Sessions Starts Here

Now you have a clear sense of what it takes to prepare a client for a remote session — and why it matters!

A communication framework before the session can prevent frustration, avoid tech troubles, boundary issues, and help clients show up in a way that allows your work as a healer to make an impact.

If you are seeking more support in putting it all into practice, our Remote Practice Guide includes client checklists, prep scripts, sample language, and more — designed specifically for energy healers working online. It’s all inside, and it’s free to download.

At EMPA, we believe professionalism doesn’t mean rigid. It means clear, kind, and well-prepared. That’s the kind of work that sustains your practice and supports your clients every step of the way.

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not provide legal, financial, or medical advice. The examples are general, and coverage may vary by policy. Always refer to your insurance provider or policy language for specific details, as the policy terms take precedence. For legal concerns related to your practice, consult an attorney.