The Role and State of the “Mediator” in Greg Wietch’s Biogharmonics Method

In the Biogharmonics method, the term “mediator” does not refer to someone who arbitrates in conflict resolution. Instead, it refers to a practitioner—such as an osteopath, massage therapist, coach, etc.—who, through a particular internal state of awareness, acts as a conduit for the natural process of healing.

In simpler terms, a mediator is a helping professional who works from a place of conscious presence and inner balance, not solely through techniques or manipulations. Their role is to create the right conditions for the client’s self-regulation by tuning their own attention and perception.

The state of the mediator can be likened to the notion of therapeutic presence found in psychotherapy and somatic practices. It is a state of deep focus and open awareness in the “here and now”, where the mind is calm, attention undistracted, and there is no rigid mental framework. Biogharmonics emphasises the importance of the practitioner releasing internal “resistance” to the healing process.

As Wietch writes, self-restoration happens when the practitioner “remains in conscious presence with another being (or any living form), and sustains the right state of awareness, sensing resistance and letting it go.”

In other words, the mediator creates an emotional and mental space for the client that is free of personal judgement or tension—thereby allowing natural processes of self-healing to unfold.

Wietch outlines a number of qualities the mediator must cultivate in order to remain in this state effectively. These include:

• mental stillness
• clarity of perception without preference
• the ability to let go and allow change to occur
• a sense of the path of natural essence
• the capacity to be both infinite and finite
• understanding the qualities of qi—the vital energy

These qualities are closely related to what is known as mindfulness or the silent alertness of the present mind. As researchers in therapeutic awareness have observed, the practitioner’s state during their work represents a special “stance of action” in the present moment—meaning that the focus remains on the lived experience of the moment, without distraction by external thoughts.

Altogether, the mediator’s state can be described as a deep inner attunement with the recipient, grounded in conscious openness and attentiveness, without imposing will.

In practice, the term “mediator” can be applied to any helping professional who uses the principles of Biogharmonics. It is not a job title, but a particular role taken on by a doctor, therapist, or trainer. For example:

• Osteopath as Mediator: In osteopathic therapy, effectiveness depends not only on technique but also on the internal receptivity of the practitioner.

Researchers have noted that healing “goes far beyond knowing and executing techniques”, relying instead on the physician’s ability to perceive the intention behind a patient’s movements, posture, and emotional state. The osteopath-mediator, by remaining calm and attentive, is able to “listen” clearly to the patient’s body and guide it towards recovery.

• Massage Therapist as Mediator: In massage, one of the key therapeutic factors is simply the therapist’s presence and quality of communication.

Even gentle physical contact can trigger healing responses if the therapist is in an open and caring state. Research in oncology rehabilitation shows that massage is effective in part due to these mechanisms of presence and connection.

• Coach as Mediator: In coaching, the trainer’s ability to be fully focused on the client is vital. Mindful coaching practices suggest that a coach’s inner balance and empathy foster trust and motivation for change.

The biogharmonic state of the coach not only supports attentiveness but also enables a finer sensitivity to the client’s inner condition. With neutrality and a meditative state, the coach is able to perceive not just words but also non-verbal cues, creating space for deep connection and harmonised change.

This allows the coach to follow the client’s inner process without imposing direction, making transformation more organic.

Important Note: The term “mediator” here is in no way related to legal or conflict mediation. It specifically refers to the internal state and role of a practitioner in a healing or learning process. In this sense, the mediator can be universally applied in any “person-to-person” interaction—whether in osteopathy, massage therapy, energy healing, psychological training, or coaching.

Numerous research and theoretical sources highlight that a practitioner’s internal state directly affects the effectiveness of their help. Ron Kurtz, who formulated the Hakomi method, considered the “loving presence” of the therapist to be key.

He noted that “the inner state of the therapist… is at least eight times more predictive of therapeutic success than the methods used” (Mahoney, 1991).

This suggests that the mediator’s quality of awareness and attention often outweighs specific techniques.

A critical factor is the creation of a safe context: clients respond better when they feel trust and calm. For instance, Geller and Porges emphasise that a healthy therapeutic relationship depends on the specialist being “fully present and engaged”.

Research in osteopathy shows that such therapeutic presence strengthens the client’s sense of safety: “therapeutic interactions… highlight the importance of therapeutic presence for enhancing patient safety.”

When the mediator remains grounded, focused, and open to the client’s experience, it helps reduce the client’s stress and fear—allowing the blood to flow naturally and the tissues to “let go” into self-restoration.

Practically, this manifests in improved communication and synchronisation between practitioner and client. In osteopathy, this is described as a bidirectional interaction of bodies and awareness, leading to participatory sense-making.

In massage, the mere presence and kindness of the therapist have a therapeutic effect—promoting relaxation, breathing regulation, and more.

Overall, there is a consensus: the more stable and aware the mediator’s state, the deeper and more trusting the client connection, and the more effective the transformation.

The Biogharmonics method does not replace conventional training or techniques. Rather, it enhances and deepens the practitioner’s existing skills through the addition of an “internal factor”. As one osteopathic doctor who trained with Greg Wietch observed, she gained “a more holistic way of perceiving patients”; in her words, his teaching “complements my work… it’s a brilliant tool to support people in improving their health.”

Another certified osteopath-anaesthetist shared that “Greg’s unique approach enables me to work more deeply, non-invasively and effectively.”

These testimonials underline that Biogharmonics empowers practitioners—making their work more refined and impactful, while maintaining the importance of professional knowledge and skill.

In this way, a mediator-practitioner with a balanced inner state expands their therapeutic reach: an inwardly attuned therapist can better “hear” the client, more sensitively detect physiological reactions, and facilitate changes more gently.

This is equivalent to the classical tool (the skill) of the osteopath or massage therapist operating at a new level of depth due to inner fine-tuning, rather than being replaced by it.