It felt like my body could finally settle.
After going through Hurricane Helene – which was the fourth major natural disaster I had experienced – my nervous system was completely overwhelmed. I was dealing with intense nighttime anxiety and couldn’t sleep well for months. Within just a few days of using the BioMat consistently, my anxiety started to ease and my sleep improved in a way I hadn’t experienced in a long time. It felt like my body could finally settle.
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I’m Jen Black, and I’m the heart behind Alchemy + Herbs Healing in Asheville, NC. I support clients through deep transformation using Transformational Hypnosis and energy healing, and the BioMat has become a really supportive part of both my personal life and my practice.
My first experience with the BioMat was back in 2005 when my mom got one. We live over 4,000 miles apart, so I didn’t get to use it often, but it always stayed in the back of my mind. It took me about nine years to finally get one for myself, and when I did, it ended up being much more impactful than I expected.
After going through Hurricane Helene – which was the fourth major natural disaster I had experienced – my nervous system was completely overwhelmed. I was dealing with intense nighttime anxiety and couldn’t sleep well for months. Within just a few days of using the BioMat consistently, my anxiety started to ease and my sleep improved in a way I hadn’t experienced in a long time. It felt like my body could finally settle.
It’s also been a huge support in my physical healing. I’ve had two surgeries since then, and the difference in my recovery while using the BioMat has been really noticeable. After my first surgery, I healed much faster than expected and wasn’t sure if it was just a coincidence. But after my second surgery, I wasn’t able to use the BioMat for the first two weeks because it was too painful to lie on it. At my follow-up appointment, I found out I hadn’t really healed at all. Once I started using it again daily, everything shifted quickly. Within just a couple of weeks, my healing had not only caught up, but surpassed where it was expected to be.
I’ve also seen similar experiences with some of my clients, especially when it comes to nervous system support and recovery. What I appreciate most is how gentle it feels while still being really effective. And I think my cats would agree – they’re always the first ones to curl up on it. I know how well animals respond to energy healing, so it’s been amazing to see how naturally they gravitate toward the BioMat too. I even receive photos from clients showing their pets using theirs.
What makes my work unique is how intuitive and personalized it is. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to healing – every session is created in collaboration with the client, based on their needs and what their body is ready for. The BioMat fits into that in such a natural way, supporting both the nervous system and deeper healing work so clients can feel safe enough to truly let go and shift.
For me, the BioMat has become something I come back to again and again – for grounding, for rest, and for supporting my body through different phases of healing. It’s become one of the ways I support my body in remembering how to heal.


