3. Building Awareness & Education
We support trusted, accessible resources that help the public, clinicians, and researchers understand the science and practice of biofield healing.
Example projects include:
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Phenomena documentary TV series and podcast, sharing the science and stories of energy healing
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Biofield Imaging research and related media
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Supporting the development of common new nomenclature for the field
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Biofield Science Pocket Guides for lay and professional audiences
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Survey of U.S. Hospital on the prevalence of biofield therapies
Example projects include:
2. Field-Building
We help build the connective tissue of the field by strengthening relationships, holding convenings, and developing shared infrastructure that enables collaboration and accelerates progress.
Example projects include:
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Biofield Research Conference and ongoing virtual convenings of the researcher community
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Ongoing scoping reviews, evidence maps, research roadmaps, and research working groups to inform and keep the field aligned
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Clinical guidelines and reporting for clinical research emerging from research consortia (e.g., BiFiREGs)
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Biofield Research Fellowship Program providing mentorship and support for emerging researchers in the field
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SEFC funders network and annual partner retreats
Example projects include:
4. Advancing Biofield Technologies
We support technologies that can measure, visualize, and otherwise enhance biofield-based care—helping to “make the invisible visible”, and to advance diagnostics and therapeutics.
Example projects include:
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Imaging the Biofield Initiative (Phases 1–3)
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Simultaneous healer–healee measurement studies
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Sensor development
Example projects include:
5. Expanding Access & Experiences
We support efforts to bring high-quality biofield therapies into real-world settings so that more people and communities can experience their benefits.
Example projects include:
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Retreat center partnerships expanding opportunities to experience energy healing
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Science-backed educational materials to support expanded access in hospitals and clinics.
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Partnerships with digital platforms that help people connect with high-quality biofield therapy practitioners (example)
Example projects include:
6. Empowering Practitioners
We are collaborating with practitioner leaders and organizations to support training, community and growth for practitioners across modalities.
Example projects include:
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Practitioner Councils
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Partnerships with marketplace platforms that help people connect with trusted practitioners
Example projects include:
Our Initiatives
The Subtle Energy Funders Collective funds, and in some cases leads, projects that will help bring about a shift in the understanding of the role of consciousness in health and healing. Key initiatives include:
1. Empowering Global Research
We support rigorous clinical, basic science, and phenomenological research that answers core questions about efficacy and mechanisms of consciousness-based healing modalities.
Example projects include:
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Randomized controlled trial of Reiki for chronic pain by researchers from University of Utah and Harvard University
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Biofield Research Fellowship Program funding emerging investigators
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Biofield therapy for cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center
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A Dynamic Biofield Evidence Map and rigorous scoping review aggregating the peer-reviewed scientific literature on biofield therapies
2. Field-Building
We help build the connective tissue of the field by strengthening relationships, holding convenings, and developing shared infrastructure that enables collaboration and accelerates progress.
Example projects include:
-
Biofield Research Conference and ongoing virtual convenings of the researcher community
-
Ongoing scoping reviews, evidence maps, research roadmaps, and research working groups to inform and keep the field aligned
-
Clinical guidelines and reporting for clinical research emerging from research consortia (e.g., BiFiREGs)
-
Biofield Research Fellowship providing mentorship and support for emerging researchers in the field
-
SEFC funders network and annual partner retreats
3. Building Awareness & Education
We support trusted, accessible resources that help the public, clinicians, and researchers understand the science and practice of biofield healing
Example projects include:
-
Phenomena documentary TV series and podcast, sharing the science and stories of energy healing
-
Biofield Imaging research and related media
-
Supporting the development of common new nomenclature for the field
-
Biofield Science Pocket Guides for lay and professional audiences
-
Survey of U.S. Hospital on the prevalence of biofield therapies
4. Advancing Biofield Technologies
We support technologies that can measure, visualize, and otherwise enhance biofield-based care—helping to “make the invisible visible”, and to advance diagnostics and therapeutics.
Example projects include:
-
Imaging the Biofield Initiative (Phases 1–3)
-
Simultaneous healer–healee measurement studies
-
Sensor development
7. Establishing Policy & Reimbursement
We aim to lay the groundwork so that, over time, evidence-based biofield therapies can be responsibly integrated into health systems and supported by reimbursement.
Example projects include:
5. Expanding Access & Experiences
We support efforts to bring high-quality biofield therapies into real-world settings so that more people and communities can experience their benefits.
Example projects include:
-
Retreat center partnerships expanding opportunities to experience energy healing
-
Science-backed educational materials to support expanded access in hospitals and clinics
-
Partnerships with digital platforms that help people connect with high-quality biofield therapy practitioners (example)
6. Empowering Practitioners
We are collaborating with practitioner leaders and organizations to support training, community and growth for practitioners across modalities.
Example projects include:
-
Practitioner Councils
-
Partnerships with marketplace platforms that help people connect with trusted practitioners
7. Establishing Policy & Reimbursement
We aim to lay the groundwork so that, over time, evidence-based biofield therapies can be responsibly integrated into health systems and supported by reimbursement.
