Testimonials
We take the confidentiality and privacy of our clients very seriously and are so grateful to those that wanted to share their personal experience through their healing process. All testimonials came from those that wished to give a spotlight into their personal process for those that wanted to learn more about Energy Medicine and Somatic Experiencing.
"In my journey to heal from significant complex trauma, I have worked with many therapists of varying modalities. While my meandering journey has something to do with curiosity and an interest in learning about different healing tools, it has much more to do with finitude. Despite any initial efficacy, every therapy and modality I tried couldn’t seem to keep pace with the amount of trauma I needed to address. As we’d pull back the layers, we’d hit upon something that didn’t quite fit the tools I was offered, and so I’d have to switch tracks and look for something new to assist me in my healing."
That’s how I stumbled across Jake. I had reached a limit and needed a new modality. Naturally, as I began working with him, I kept waiting for the moment the runway would end. That was nearly two years ago, and instead of limits, I’ve encountered moment after moment of ever-broadening possibility. There’s so much that I could say to commend Jake and his practice, whether it be his warmth, intuition, support, empathy, or sincerity. But maybe what will be most helpful to someone like me--to someone whose trauma feels far beyond the scope of any set of tools or coaching—is that Jake has met the depth of my pain and brokenness in all its complexity and vastness. From his own depth as a human and a practitioner, he has been big enough to sit with me in my darkness and his modalities have been expansive enough to equip me with ways of understanding and being that empower me step into my own light, even when outside the stability of the therapeutic environment.
- Rebekah Duplisea
"From the viewpoint of being a psychotherapist for over 30 years, who has sent Jake referrals and experienced his work personally, I know him to be an outstanding practitioner. His work is powerful, compassionate, and true."
DEBORAH N. BAUSERMAN, ED.D
"As a nutritionist, I often see the profound connection between physical and emotional health. Jake White is an amazing healing professional who is compassionate and authentic. If you have not experienced integrative energetic medicine and you want to make a quantum leap in your physical and emotional health, I highly recommend Jake White."
DR. JOELLE CAFARO. CERTIFIED CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST
A little over a year ago, I was living a beautiful life of joy, security, and contentment. Not a day went by that I didn't think about how fortunate I was and how thankful for the amazing times, I had lived, and experienced.
Then the unexpected happened, and my life, as I had known and loved turned completely upside down. In a most devastating and heartbreaking way, I was broadsided.
I had a wonderful support system of family and friends, but I could not pull myself out of the sorrow, pain, anger, and sadness I was experiencing. I tried hard to do all the "right" things, yet still found myself floundering in despair.
Jake White was suggested to me by Dr. Tracy Johnston as one who was experienced and successful with energy healing. I was willing to try everything so I made an appointment to have a consultation with Jake. His whole approach was so different than anything I had ever experienced. His calm non judgemental acceptance, his broad philosophical outlook, and his genuine support, soon had me seeing things from a totally different perspective. After just three sessions with Jake, I felt a calmness and strength come over my body and spirit for the first time since I had experienced the trauma in my life. Through the year the peace and strength I have found , and the ability to forgive and to see things in a different light have been profound. Jake's calm demeanor, constant encouragement, and his knowledge of how to help me navigate through these difficult times has been unlike anything I have ever experienced before. He has helped me heal and stabilize in a way I never felt possible.
I recommend spending time with Jake to anyone who is facing circumstances in life that feel overwhelming and/or insurmountable..He will be with you all the way with loving guidance as well as with practical exercises to help you stabilize and find the strength and energy within that will help you find your way again. Jake is a wonderful and gifted healer.
~ LYNN CALDWELL
“I saw two talk therapists before finding Jake. New to the area, he came recommended by the author of Tao of Trauma who trained him in SE from UMD. While traditional talk therapy is important, Jake’s therapy has a bottom up approach that blends energy, SE and talk into something that continues to ground me daily.
When we first started working together I was struggling to feel present and my anxiety was through the roof. He helped me process past traumas (which had become something I thought was a permanent state), and after feeling more grounded and safe, he kept training me on how to develop a support system within myself.
He’s an incredible teacher and friend, hilarious, compassionate, patient, curious and insightful. He’s an absolute pleasure to work with and his therapy has brought peace into my life in a way I didn’t think was possible. What I’m most grateful for is that I healed wounds I didn’t think were possible to heal, and between the healing and training, I’ve become a better mother, wife, daughter and friend. It’s something so powerful and moving that’s impossible to put into words.”
Veronica El-Showk
“Working with Jake has had more impact on my well-being than I can begin to quantify. I have worked with traditional talk therapists and explored countless self-help resources – nothing has brought me more peace, insight, or progress than working with Jake. He is the most empathetic, patient, and kind individual I have ever had the fortune to encounter. His ability to hold space for my emotional processing is something I have never experienced, and I would imagine most people have never experienced. It is truly such a gift. I cannot advocate sufficiently for the effectiveness of his approach for anyone who has tried to heal from trauma - big or small, isolated or recurring, childhood or adult. For someone who can intellectualize anything until the very end of time, I have found that his consistent, kind, and calm reminder to break away from my analysis and come back to myself and my body has yielded more benefits in less than a year than all my years of pursing every other hopeful avenue of healing. I am beyond grateful for having found Jake.”
- Julia Vigneault
“A trusted friend recommended Jake as a gentle and safe practitioner. I did not know what Somatic Experiencing was and I was very, very skeptical, even after my first consultation. I was fearful that this was too "weird" for me. But I was at a point where I was willing to try anything to heal the grief and emotional pain I had been carrying for years. I had tried traditional counseling and anti-depressant medications with little success. Jake was able to explain to me how Somatic Experiencing works and with his guidance, I have been able to work through pain and grief that I thought would never heal. Jake is kind, gentle, and knowledgeable and I highly recommend his practice.”
- ALISSA FRY
"I’ve suffered from severe anxiety problems since childhood. Anxiety has made it difficult for me to function socially and in the work force. Speaking up at meetings through my job was especially painful and embarrassing. Over the years, I’ve tried every potential solution I could think of to decrease my anxiety—cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, hypnosis, etc. Nothing worked.
My sessions with Jake have changed my life. I was and am still amazed that the healing sessions I had with Jake were so effective at reducing my anxiety and in such a short period of time. After each session, I would initially feel heightened anxiety; then, a feeling of release of anxiety would follow. I feel calm the majority of the time now, even when public speaking. I am so grateful to be liberated from chronic feelings of fear and worry. To anyone suffering from anxiety issues, I highly recommend healing sessions with Jake."
-RACHEL F, MSW
“I was referred to Jake by my massage therapist as someone I might work with to help me work through some challenges I’ve been experiencing related to my childhood. I didn’t really know what Somatic Experiencing was, but through my research and working with Jake, I’m feeling more “secure in me” and am comfortable saying that in our private Facebook group.
This is a huge milestone for my journey thus far. Prior to working with Jake, I wouldn’t have been able to say that sort of statement, especially publicly. Jake is so kind, caring and compassionate. He is so patient with me; it is unlike anything I’ve experienced before. I look forward to continuing this Somatic journey with him and learning so much more about myself and how I can continue to experience this new way of life!”
-JEFFREY SMITH
After engaging in many different kinds of traditional therapies, I can say with certainty that my sessions with Jake have provided the most lasting and integrated healing/lifestyle changes. I would feel comfortable recommending anyone in my life to see Jake, and have and will continue to recommend him to others.
It was difficult for me to understand the growth I could achieve, the happiness, the calm and love for myself. Jake is a skilled professional, and a safe person. It's pretty incredible we have these services available in Winchester.
-JESSICA KRAEMER
“I had my first Somatic Experiencing session with Jake about a week ago. The best way i can describe my experience is: leaving his office, l felt free, a natural and comfortable vulnerability and a renewed childhood sense of playfulness. It was like 2 decades of worry and anxiety were lifted off my shoulders. I hadn't felt this way in a really long time.
Even though i live over an hour away I'm scheduling a follow up, and hope to make Jake's work a part of my self care regiment!”
-RICHARD SITORIUS
"I'm glad I took the many suggestions from other friends who have worked with Jake. He has been wonderful to work with. This journey has truly helped me take healing to a new level. Thank you Jake!"
-RENEE WAYMIRE
"Having never done any energy work before (and barely understanding what energy in the body was) I was dubious to try Jake. Now I go to him on a regular basis and am a firm believer in energy healing. I could compare it to a therapy session with the focus more on sensations and less on dialogue. You lay on your back with your eyes closed and Jake talks you through whatever you wanted to talk about, feeling the emotions it move through your body.
He helps it “flow” whether “it” is sadness, pain, shame, confusion, you name it, anything goes and anything is accepted lovingly. I have never felt so safe to open up to a professional. Also, Jake has a strong intuition that can help guide you towards what really needs to be talked about, vs. what we think does. It is a highly efficient healing time. And what a better thing to invest our time and money in than ourselves. Thank you Jake."
-EMMA KISER
"Taking care of my mental health while having mental illness has always been a difficult road, especially when traditional western approaches to healing haven't worked. Jake was able to help me walk through my symptoms and get to the real route of my problems.
Thanks to Jake I not only have built skills to take care of and trust myself, I also have began to learn more about who I am. I encourage anyone on the path of healing to meet with Jake and see where you find yourself."
-RYAN GRIMM
"As a Reiki Master and someone who has been in the bodywork/healing industry for over a decade, I would say that Jake White is one of the most talented and gifted energy workers I have ever met. He is patient, kind, and works well with people of all different backgrounds. Working with him teaches his clients what he does, but it teaches them more about themselves than they ever would have imagined! I have utmost confidence in Jake’s abilities, which is why I refer everyone I know to him."
-SIONA ESCOTO
“I don't know how to speak highly enough about Jake White. When we decided to swap services (I'm a massage therapist), I had no idea what I wanted to "work on." But we sure found it (!) and the benefits have been profound and far-reaching. What did we do? We talked, and then I had my eyes closed on his table while we continued to talk.
Touching was light and minimal. But WOW, this healing session was deep and real. There is no kinder, gentler, more nurturing soul than Jake to safely bring light to your darker recesses. And trust me, no matter how well you think you're navigating life, you can use Jake's help. My session with Jake was over a month ago, and I can still feel myself living differently, for the better. I think Jake somehow completed a transition in me that had already begun, enabling me to feel more present, aware and grateful in the next phase of my own life.”
-ALAN ARNETT
"I contacted Jake White earlier this summer to work with me in several areas of my personal life that I wanted to change and improve on. I had never done any energy work before and had no idea what energy healing was or how it could help me. I had done some reading and discovered Jake's web site, which intrigued me. The testimonials were powerful and I my intuition told me that this was the way to go. The result was immediate improvement in all areas that I sought to change. After a session or two, I literally felt something break or lift and the energy began to flow within my body again. I felt more relaxed and also empowered to change the areas I sought to improve. Each session was more powerful than the last. Jake's intuition is spot on with regard to what you need to talk about and what you need to focus on. He is kind and gentle, but also knows how to get right to the point. I look forward to every session with Jake and his continued guidance."
-DANIEL MILLER
"I have intermittently sought out traditional western medicine for personal healing and growth. However, until meeting Jake, I never knew what it meant or how to "let go" of emotions which led me to constant states of irrational guilt, sadness, anxiety, and ultimately suppressing issues that needed surface & worked through. Jake provided a comfortable and confidential space to teach me how to allow suppressed trauma to surface, learn who I am & guided me through the process of learning to "let go" in order to live and feel a healthier me.
I am forever grateful for the invaluable experiences and teachings. Jake guides you according to your comfort level and pace as he empathizes the emotions that will arise. I highly recommend meeting with Jake if you are ready to begin a journey of self healing that everyone deserves to learn."
-KATIE CHILDRESS
"Jake White Healing was a gift to unravel at a time when a huge shift was happening in my life. I am post-chemo, post menopause (because of the cancer/chemo) and need to process, to understand how to recognize what was happening in me as a whole: mind, body and spirit. Jake helped me to process by guiding me to "be" with what I was going through instead of moving in a forward motion without awareness to what I was experiencing. Learning how to break habits that were generationally engrained into my being has helped me understand how to be healthy, truly healthy.
It takes work, and practice, but I have tools that will put me on the road to recovery, and for this I am grateful beyond what words could ever convey. Healing is deep, healing takes time, healing is all encompassing for our whole being. Jake understands this and in his gentle, loving, caring way, he shares this wisdom with energy work."
-DORAN RICHARDS
"I have been receiving energetic healing from Jake for several months now and the results have been amazing, and far reaching. Throughout the sessions I have made realizations about my inner life and how my past influences the relationships and trajectory of my present. I have learned how to be more mindful in my daily life and recognize where I sabotage myself. I have noticed that people in my life respond in more genuine ways- that they (and myself) are able interact more than react in daily situations.
I am learning to recognize the connections of energy/emotion in relation to my body and their importance to who I am at any given moment. I have realized the validity of my emotions and the importance of just staying with a feeling instead of trying to avoid or dismiss it. I create the lens I see the world through and am refocusing that lens with Jake's help. I highly recommend everyone to do this work, I was surprised by the depth of benefit I have received and the tools I now have to continue on my own."
-EVA M. TAYLOR
"I have had one session with Jake and it improved my well being significantly. A simple conversation with complex emotions coming to the surface. Strange as it might sound the feeling of the energy flow is interesting and openly communicated. I felt the energy pent up in my chest at the start of the session and as the emotions and issues with my life were brought to conversation a change in the energy was moved from my chest to my feet. It’s as if it had started to flow like molasses from head to foot. It made me feel grounded and relaxed. Complex issues in life can not be solved with a conversation, but how you feel and truly how your body feels about these issues is changed for the better. The short simple session gave me a chance to feel the energy in my body and to understand it. Now, when I have stress in my life, my first thought is to see how my body feels and to meditate if my body calls for it. I am no master of this yet and I am still practicing this. However, I look forward to my next session with Jake so that he may guide me to a better understanding of energy."
-ANDREW KUNK