Quantum or Quackery?

A Closer Look at the “Q” Word in Therapy and Healing

The word “quantum” holds a lot of fascination for many people, and has found a home in countless therapy and healing practices. It promises deep, non-linear change and sudden breakthroughs in physical healing or self-understanding.

But what does “quantum” actually mean and how does it work? Does it really interlink with the laws of quantum physics?

In this talk, we’ll look at where the term comes from, what physics actually says about observation, particles, and energy – and whether mysterious, sudden healing requires a quantum label or whether it can be explained by proven mind-body pathways. Can we close the gap between popular “quantum” ideas and the real science?

And – how ethical is it to use “quantum” language in therapy? When can it inspire trust or hope, when does it risk misleading clients, and when does cross the line into pseudoscience?

Astrid Harms is a hypnotherapist and coach at www.soulessense.co in Amsterdam, working online with clients worldwide. With a background in TV, media, and a degree in technical communication, she makes complex ideas clear and practical in her therapy work. Fascinated by the mind-body connection and the frontiers of human consciousness, Astrid stays current with research in neuroscience, cell biology, and mind-body healing. She specialises in helping clients with challenges like tinnitus and chronic conditions, combining hypnosis with evidence-based insights. Her mission is to bridge the gap between what science explains and what we still sense but don’t fully understand — supporting real change through clarity, curiosity, and ethical practice.