“Energy is the real substance behind the appearance of matter & form.”
— Dr. Randolph Stone, Founder of Polarity Therapy

Resourcing through Polarity Therapy

Polarity Therapy offers a way to work with tension—physically, emotionally, and energetically. In polarity work, opposing forces aren’t seen as obstacles but as catalysts for movement and transformation. Just as a skilled practitioner helps shift stagnation in the body, we can learn to shift the way we hold tension in our minds and nervous systems.

Polarity already exists within us. Our bodies are living expressions of dynamic energy flow—expansion and contraction, activation and rest, charge and discharge. When this balance is disrupted by stress or unprocessed emotions, we experience pain, fatigue, and disconnection. Through breath, touch, and intentional awareness, Polarity Therapy restores flow, reminding us that resolution isn’t about forcing one side to win, but allowing energy to circulate freely.

Why is it called "Polarity"?

Polarity Therapy was developed by Dr. Randolph Stone (1890–1981), an American osteopath who integrated Eastern and Western healing traditions into a holistic system of energy-based therapy. It is based on the movement of life energy in distinct patterns, similar to how the Sun radiates energy or a battery sends currents outward. This flow creates an interplay of positive, negative, and neutral forces within the body.

Dr. Stone described how energy moves in vibrational currents outward from the center and must return to maintain balance. This back-and-forth movement, driven by opposite charges—positive and negative poles—creates polarity.

By understanding this energy flow, Polarity Therapy works to clear stagnant energy and restore harmony. These obstructions can occur when the currents are impeded or unbalanced, creating misalignments in the body's energetic system. Blockages can manifest physically as tension or illness, mentally as confusion or rigidity, and emotionally as stress or unresolved feelings. By identifying and releasing these disruptions, typically through gentle touch or specific energy work, Polarity Therapy helps to resolve physical, mental, and emotional imbalances and restore the body's natural energetic flow, facilitating healing and promoting overall well-being.

The five elements—Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth—are a cornerstone of a practitioner’s approach in Polarity Therapy. This framework not only offers a symbolic language for understanding the body's energetic makeup but also provides a practical assessment and therapeutic tool.

Read more about the Origins of Polarity Therapy, here.

Read more about the Chakras and Elements, here.

Curious to experience Polarity Therapy? Learn more about sessions, here.

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Why try Polarity Therapy?

People seek Polarity Therapy for various reasons, from stress relief to deep healing.

Stress Management
Experience deep relaxation, gain clarity, and move toward goals with greater ease.

Self-Care & Prevention
Learn to manage your energy, support a health regimen, and maintain overall well-being.

Pain, Illness & Injury Recovery
Complement medical care by activating the body’s natural healing capacity.

Personal Transformation & Trauma Healing
Support emotional and physical healing, integrating mind-body wellness for lasting change.

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Integrate Physical, Psychological
& Spiritual Well-being

Polarity Therapy practitioners create a sacred, supportive space for healing. We provide supportive communication and inquiry to assist the client in becoming more aware of themselves, and to support a greater flow and balance of energy. In our sessions, the client remains fully clothed, with gentle touch applied over clothing on a heated, extra padded massage table, ensuring comfort and relaxation throughout the experience. This holistic modality helps individuals:

Reignite Vitality & Self-Connection
Restores a deep sense of inner connection, awakening the body’s natural energy and revitalizing one’s relationship with life.

Release Pain, Stress & Trauma
Addresses physical and emotional imbalances by dissolving tension, restoring energetic flow, and promoting deep healing.

Cultivate Natural Health
Supports the body's innate ability to heal by fostering energetic balance, resilience, and a lasting sense of well-being.

  • “As soon as I entered Scott's lovely space, I felt a warm welcome and a sense of home.

    He brewed some delightful polari-tea and prepared a soothing foot bath, all while surrounded by nature. I felt truly pampered and at ease as we discussed my mental and physical wellbeing. We transitioned into some table work, leaving me feeling calm and revitalized. He assisted me in processing some emotions my body had been holding onto, and I departed with new techniques to help regulate my nervous system. I'm eagerly anticipating my next session! Scott is just wonderful!”

    — Emily, Mebane, NC

  • “Polarity therapy helped me find myself in the chaos of a major change. 

    Having the support of these sessions has been healing and empowering. It was a gentle and subtle process that has given me tools to listen, honor and take care of myself. I feel more ready for what the future holds. Scott is a great listener, compassionate, trustworthy and helpful. I feel very lucky and blessed to have been able to work with him in this series.”

    — Juniper, Landrum, SC, series of 8 bi-weekly sessions

  • “I remember how happy I was to enter Scott's cabin and see my chair waiting with a hot foot bath!

    I needed that so badly having come from a doctor’s appointment that left me so angry that my legs were shaking. I literally thought Scott was an angel sent from on high who knew psychically how stressed and upset I felt. He totally reset me in the session and I had an experience of total safety on his table that I realized I had not really experienced for decades.”

    — Eloise, Chapel Hill, NC

  • “For me, Polarity Therapy is about releasing energetic blockages and bringing in the healing energies of the elements.

    Connecting with the elements and cultivating a mindful awareness of my entire body has become a profoundly transformative resource. It has helped me to be more present and grounded in my life.”

    — David, Asheville, NC