Celebrity Energy Practitioner Shares Insights on Healing and 'The Flow'

John Amaral's unique approach to somatic healing is gaining popularity among high-profile clients.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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John Amaral, a former chiropractor and creator of the Energy Flow Formula, has become a sought-after energy practitioner in Hollywood. His method blends bodywork, breathing exercises, and mindfulness to help clients address physical, mental, and emotional tensions. Amaral's work aims to foster a deeper connection to one's own body and inner wisdom, and he offers a range of accessible options, including one-on-one sessions, digital challenges, and retreats.

Why it matters

Energy work and somatic healing practices are gaining traction among celebrities and the general public as people seek holistic approaches to address a variety of issues, from chronic pain to emotional stress. Amaral's unique approach and growing popularity highlight the increasing demand for these types of services and the potential benefits they can offer.

The details

Amaral's Energy Flow Formula is rooted in the idea that unresolved physical, mental, and emotional tensions become stored patterns within the body, impacting the nervous system and our ability to regulate ourselves. During a session, clients are asked to lie comfortably on a massage table, dressed in loose clothing, in a calming environment. Amaral focuses on specific points, like the tailbone and neck, using verbal coaching, gentle snapping techniques, and even energy sprays alongside intentional hand movements. The experience can vary, with some clients experiencing intense shaking and vibrations, while others feel a sense of melting or thawing, or have visual, auditory, or emotional experiences.

  • Amaral has been developing his method over the past 25 years.
  • Julianne Hough's viral experience with Amaral occurred in 2020.
  • Amaral has upcoming events scheduled for April 22nd – 27th, 2026 in Punta Mita, Mexico, and July 29th – August 3rd, 2026 in Napa Valley, CA.

The players

John Amaral

A former chiropractor and the creator of the Energy Flow Formula, a unique approach that blends bodywork, breathing exercises, and mindfulness.

Gwyneth Paltrow

A high-profile figure who has turned to somatic healing practices.

Prince Harry

A high-profile figure who has turned to somatic healing practices.

Julianne Hough

A client of Amaral whose experience with him went viral in 2020.

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What they’re saying

“People come to me when they feel worn down, overwhelmed, stuck in the past, or stuck in the future. It could be relationship stress, a creative slump, preparing for a professional sports game, or getting ready for a musical tour. It's those who are looking to open their hearts and minds.”

— John Amaral (ET)

“When we don't resolve physical, mental, emotional, psychological, or chemical tensions, they become patterns stored somewhere in the body.”

— John Amaral (newsdirectory3.com)

“We have the capability to sense things that aren't touching us. If you've locked eyes with someone across a room and felt chemistry, or sensed you were being watched, nothing physically touched you, but your body still reacted. It can feel like magic.”

— John Amaral (newsdirectory3.com)

“Knowing yourself better is what healing is all about. Your inner voice will get stronger and louder than everything outside, and you will get healthier because you're making decisions for yourself.”

— John Amaral (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

Amaral has upcoming events scheduled for April 22nd – 27th, 2026 in Punta Mita, Mexico, and July 29th – August 3rd, 2026 in Napa Valley, CA.

The takeaway

Amaral's unique approach to somatic healing, which blends bodywork, breathing exercises, and mindfulness, is gaining popularity among high-profile clients and the general public as people seek holistic ways to address physical, mental, and emotional issues. His work aims to foster a deeper connection to one's own body and inner wisdom, highlighting the growing demand for these types of services and the potential benefits they can offer.