Emotion/Body/Belief Codes: A Whole-Person Approach to Healing

The three codes that may hold the key to emotional freedom and deeper healing

Have you ever felt like no matter how much work you do on yourself, something unseen still holds you back? Maybe it’s an old hurt that keeps resurfacing, a health issue that doesn’t fully resolve, or a deep belief that whispers you’re not enough.

Dr. Bradley Nelson, a holistic chiropractor and energy healer, spent decades watching how unresolved emotional energy shows up in the body. Out of that experience, he developed three interconnected healing systems—The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and The Belief Code. Each one addresses a different layer of our being: emotional, physical, and subconscious. Together, they offer a simple, yet profound way to release what no longer serves us.

You may not have heard of the Emotion Code before—it’s a fascinating healing modality that I’ve been exploring more deeply. I’ve been working with a wonderful practitioner here in Tucson, and what’s amazing is that it can even be done over the phone, since it works on an energetic, quantum level. This friend has been working on both me and my husband—who is also a certified Emotion Code practitioner.

🌱 The Emotion Code: Releasing Stuck Feelings

The Emotion Code is the foundation. At its heart is the idea that unprocessed emotional energy—what Dr. Nelson calls trapped emotions—can linger in the body long after an event is over.

Think about a time when you felt grief, anger, fear, or shame. Most of the time, those emotions move through us and fade. But sometimes, if the feeling is too overwhelming or we don’t have support to process it, that energy gets stuck. Trapped emotions can distort how we think, how we feel in our bodies, and even how we connect with others.

How it works:

  • Muscle testing is used to gently “ask” the subconscious which emotion is stuck and when it originated.

  • Once identified, the emotion is released using a magnet (or even fingertips) swiped along the Governing Meridian while holding a clear intention to let it go.

  • The process is quick, simple, and doesn’t require reliving painful memories in detail.

💗 The Heart-Wall: Protecting and Opening the Heart

One of Dr. Nelson’s most powerful discoveries is the Heart-Wall. When we go through painful experiences, the subconscious sometimes builds a protective barrier of trapped emotions around the heart.

In the short term, this Heart-Wall can help us survive heartbreak, grief, or trauma—it’s like putting armor on to keep us safe. But over time, the very wall that once protected us can leave us feeling closed off:

  • Struggling to connect deeply with others

  • Feeling numb or shut down emotionally

  • Finding it hard to give or receive love fully

The good news? The Heart-Wall can be dissolved—one trapped emotion at a time. People who release their Heart-Wall often describe feeling lighter, more open, and able to experience love and connection in a way they hadn’t felt in years. It’s one of the most transformative aspects of the Emotion Code.

 🌱 The Body Code: Balancing the Whole System

Once emotional baggage is cleared, deeper layers of imbalance often rise to the surface. This is where The Body Code comes in. It broadens the work beyond emotions to six categories of possible imbalances:

  1. Energies – trauma imprints or energetic disruptions.

  2. Circuits & Systems – the health of organs, glands, chakras, and the nervous system.

  3. Toxins – chemical exposure, heavy metals, or spiritual toxins that weigh us down.

  4. Pathogens – bacteria, viruses, parasites, or other hidden infections.

  5. Structural Misalignments – bones, tissues, or joints that are “off,” sometimes energeticaly.

  6. Nutrition & Lifestyle – missing nutrients, dehydration, or imbalances from stress or rest.

By listening to the subconscious, practitioners pinpoint what the body needs and release or rebalance it, often bringing a deep s ense of harmony and relief.

🦋 The Belief Code: Freeing the Subconscious Mind

The third system, The Belief Code, explores the subconscious programs that shape how we see ourselves and the world. Many of these beliefs are formed in childhood, inherited from family, or absorbed from collective culture.

Some beliefs are empowering, but others quietly limit us:

  • “I’m not good enough.”

  • “The world isn’t safe.”

  • “Love always leads to pain.”

Through muscle testing, these core beliefs are identified and traced back to their root. With intention and the same magnet technique, the subconscious is invited to release the false programming and replace it with truth. Many people feel like their inner compass suddenly resets—bringing their conscious goals and subconscious mind into harmony.

🧩 Why People Use All Three

Each method works on a different layer:

  • The Emotion Code clears trapped emotions.

  • The Heart-Wall opens the way to deeper love and connection.

  • The Body Code balances physical and energetic systems.

  • The Belief Code rewires the subconscious mind.

Together, they create a whole-person approach to healing—freeing the heart, strengthening the body, and opening the mind.

📜 A Gentle Closing Note / Practitioner in Tucson

While these methods are not medical treatments and don’t replace professional care, many people find them to be life-changing companions. They offer us the chance to lighten our emotional load, balance our body, and free our mind—so we can live with more love, clarity, and joy.

Healing doesn’t always have to be hard. Sometimes it’s as simple as releasing one layer at a time… until your heart is free.

I’d like to introduce you to Darlene, who is my dear friend and a certified Emotion Code practitioner. As I mentioned earlier, she has been working with both me and my husband. My husband is certified as well, but he loves her sessions so much that he goes to her, too. I recently had an intense session with her, and it felt like peeling away one layer of myself at a time. She is such a compassionate and kind person, and her sessions are truly amazing. She’s in the middle of building her website, but for now she’s happy to be reached by email at [email protected].

If you’re curious, I highly recommend reaching out to her!

🪧 Local Spiritual Events

📜 Finding Our Spiritual Purpose 

What: Join Meaningful Conversations Tucson for "Finding Our Spiritual Purpose"—a heartfelt gathering exploring how our communities can help each individual uncover and live their spiritual calling.


Who: Hosted by Meaningful Conversations Tucson
When: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (MST)
Where: The Little Chapel of All Nations - 1401 East 1st Street Tucson, AZ 85719
Cost: Free


Why Attend: Engage in a meaningful community conversation designed to explore spiritual purpose, connection, and collective support.

For more info click HERE 

💖 Healing & Thriving: Putting Healing Into Action in Real-Life Relationships 

What: A transformative webinar designed to help you apply your internal healing toward how you communicate, connect, and love—especially in real-life relationships.
Whether you're navigating new relationships, learning to date again, or simply reconnecting with yourself, this session offers practical tools to bring your inner growth into grounded, confident actions. You’ll learn:

  • How to express yourself clearly and listen empathetically

  • Techniques for reading non-verbal cues and resolving conflict with confidence

  • Ways to honor your boundaries, speak your truth, and engage from a place of authenticity and self-worth

Who: A safe, supportive space created specifically for women ready to not just heal—but truly thrive.

When: August 20, 2025, 1:00 PM EDT (that’s Mountain Time 11:00 AM for us in Arizona)

Where: Online, via webinar

Cost: Free!

For more info, please click HERE

✨ Astrology Insights for the Week

This week’s sky is buzzing with both surprises and opportunities for renewal:

  • Sun square Uranus (early in the week) – Expect the unexpected. You may feel restless or called to break free from old routines. This is a chance to welcome change and step into greater authenticity.

  • Venus enters Leo (midweek) – Love, creativity, and self-expression get a big boost. It’s a beautiful time to speak from the heart, enjoy playful connections, and let your confidence shine.

  • Uranus–Neptune sextile (late week) – A rare aspect that stirs imagination and spiritual awareness. Inspiration flows more easily now, and you may find yourself dreaming bigger or seeing new possibilities.

  • Saturn retrograde in Pisces – Still pulling us inward for reflection. It asks us to look honestly at our patterns, slow down, and commit to long-term healing and growth.

  • Black Moon in Virgo (just passed, but its energy lingers) – A reset moment for organization and clarity. Use this energy to declutter your space, release mental clutter, and simplify life so you can focus on what truly matters.

🌟 Overall: This week encourages you to clear space, open your heart, and stay open to sudden shifts that bring fresh inspiration.

👉 Curious about how these alignments affect you personally? I’ve got a resource you’ll want to check out.

Click HERE to see what the cosmos has in store for you

🌟 Final Thoughts

The Emotion Code, along with the Body Code and Belief Code, offers us a way to gently release what no longer serves us—whether that’s old emotions, hidden imbalances, or limiting beliefs. It’s not about reliving the past, but about letting go, one layer at a time, so we can step into more freedom, clarity, and love.

For me, this work has felt like peeling back the layers of who I thought I had to be, and discovering the lighter, truer self underneath. Whether you’re simply curious or already on your own healing path, exploring these codes can be a beautiful complement to the journey.

If you’ve been carrying something heavy—whether you can name it or not—please know you don’t have to carry it forever. Healing doesn’t always have to be hard. Sometimes it’s as simple as being willing to let one layer go. I hope this reminder gives you encouragement to keep going on your journey, and to trust that your heart already knows the way back to wholeness.

With light and love,
Tomoko

💫 And if you feel curious about exploring your inner world even more deeply, that’s where my own work with QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) comes in. It’s a gentle way to access your subconscious, uncover insights, and invite healing from within. If this speaks to you, I’d be honored to hold that space for your journey. 

For more information, please click HERE