Qué son (y qué no son) los tratamientos holísticos
When someone asks me what I do for a living, the answer usually comes as a surprise: besides being an official tour guide for Castile and León and a translator, I’ve spent years training in holistic therapies. Two worlds that, at first glance, don’t have much in common, but for me, they stem from the same idea.
A simple idea
The word “holistic” comes from the Greek holos, meaning whole. And that is precisely the foundation: understanding the person as a whole where the body, mind, and emotions are connected and constantly influence each other. It’s not about treating an isolated symptom—a headache, a sleepless night, a specific moment of anxiety—but about looking at the person’s overall balance, attending to both the physical and the emotional.
This doesn’t mean setting aside conventional medicine, nor promising miracle solutions. It means adding a complementary perspective that works on the patterns and viewpoints that often shape how we feel and how we make decisions, without us being fully aware of it.
My training in Access Bars
One of the tools I use most is Access Bars, an Access Consciousness technique. It consists of a gentle touch on 32 energy points located on the head, each linked to a different area of our life: money, body, creativity, relationships, joy, sadness…
Each session works on those viewpoints and thought patterns that, often without us realizing it, condition the way we make decisions. The goal is to help let go of what no longer serves us and gain clarity. Those who try it usually notice three things in particular: less anxiety, better focus, and a more stable mood.
It’s not an intense or uncomfortable experience. On the contrary: most people finish the session in a state of deep relaxation, almost like a conscious nap.
Why this is also part of my tours through Soria
It might seem like this section doesn’t fit with the rest of my work, but for me, they are more connected than they appear. A trip isn’t just about moving around and seeing monuments: it’s also an opportunity to disconnect, breathe calmly, and reconnect with yourself.
That’s why, when I design a guided tour, I make sure it has its own pace. That there is space for silence as well as for historical explanation. That the well-being of those who accompany me is part of the journey, not a last-minute addition. Training in holistic therapies has given me the tools to accompany visitors with a more conscious perspective, looking after the human detail behind every explanation of Soria.
Who this is for
Access Bars and the holistic approach in general aren’t for a specific type of person, nor do they require any prior belief. They are good for anyone who feels they are carrying built-up stress, anyone looking for clarity before a decision, or simply anyone who wants to try something different to look after their body-mind balance.
If you’re curious, I’d be happy to answer any questions before the first session, with no obligation.
Giulio Zanette Official tour guide of Castile and León (CL/000863) · Certified Access Bars Practitioner
