A Journey Through Biomagnetism and Healing

From Skepticism to Conviction

Part of an exclusive interview with Sharon Jarboe, by: Lennard M. Goetze, Ed.D

 

For Sharon Jarboe, belief in biomagnetism was never theoretical—it was earned through experience, tested through crisis, and ultimately solidified through results that she describes as “impossible to ignore.” Over the course of more than a decade, what began as a desperate search for answers evolved into a deeply personal conviction in the healing potential of magnetic therapy, particularly through the work of Dr. Luis Garcia.

Sharon’s story is not just about her own health—it is about her family, her role as a mother and wife, and her transformation from curious participant to passionate advocate of a modality she believes is still vastly under-recognized.

The First Encounter: A Daughter in Crisis

Her introduction to biomagnetism came at a moment of urgency. Her daughter, then in high school, was severely ill with what had been diagnosed as antibiotic-resistant strep. Despite aggressive treatment, her condition worsened. “We were quite at our wits’ end,” Sharon recalled. “She was being bombarded with antibiotics, dehydrated, and not improving.”

 

It was at this critical point that Dr. Garcia entered their lives as a visiting physician. What followed would reshape Sharon’s understanding of medicine. Within minutes of assessment using biomagnetic techniques, Dr. Garcia challenged the diagnosis. He suggested that her daughter’s illness was not antibiotic-resistant strep, but rather a deeper viral condition—mononucleosis—detectable through energetic imbalances before conventional tests confirmed it. “He said the next test would be positive,” Sharon recalled. “And it was.” More striking, however, was the response to treatment.

 

“Within 48 hours, she started to improve,” Sharon said. “And within three weeks, she was back in school.” Later, physicians reviewing her lab results noted that the severity of her condition would typically require months of hospitalization. For Sharon, that moment marked a turning point. “That was where it started,” she said. “I was an immediate believer.”

 

A Decade of Discovery

What followed was not blind faith, but ongoing validation. Over the next ten years, Sharon and her family continued working with Dr. Garcia, using biomagnetism for a range of health challenges. So profound were the outcomes that Sharon took it upon herself to formally study the modality.

 

“I told him, ‘I’m going to learn this because one day the line to see you will be too long,’” she said. “And I want my family to always have access.” She went on to earn multiple certifications in biomagnetic therapy, including training linked to the origins of the practice in Mexico during the AIDS epidemic. While she does not practice professionally, she applies the knowledge within her personal circle—quietly, without compensation, and driven by purpose. “I just do it for friends and family, out of love,” she explained.

 

A Stroke, a Helmet, and a Turning Point

If her daughter’s recovery opened the door to belief, it was her husband’s medical crisis that cemented it. In August 2020, her husband suffered a severe stroke affecting both sides of the brain. The aftermath was devastating—loss of speech, compromised mobility, and significant neurological impairment.

 

He underwent traditional rehabilitation and made gradual progress. But limitations remained. “He could walk, but with a walker,” Sharon explained. “His balance was still very compromised.” Upon returning home, one of their first actions was to revisit Dr. Garcia.

 

This time, treatment included biomagnetic protocols alongside the use of a specialized magnetic “helmet” designed to influence neurological function. The results, according to Sharon, were rapid and unmistakable. “Forty-eight hours later, there was a huge change,” she said.

 

In a moment that has since become symbolic for her, her husband found himself outside during a storm, assisting their son as floodwaters surged around their home. “His cane was washed away,” she recalled. “And we actually forgot that he ever needed it.”  Within a month of the stroke, he was walking independently.

 

For Sharon, the progression was clear: traditional interventions played a role—but biomagnetism accelerated recovery in a way she could not dismiss. “We saw another spike in improvement after the biomagnetism protocol,” she said.

 

Beyond One Case: A Pattern of Healing

Sharon’s confidence in biomagnetism is not rooted in a single outcome. Over time, she has witnessed consistent patterns across different conditions. She recounts her own experience with unexplained dermatological issues—severe rashes, inflammation, and facial swelling that resisted conventional treatments.

 

“It was never getting to the root cause,” she explained. Through biomagnetic assessment, Dr. Garcia identified arsenic toxicity as a contributing factor—something not previously detected through standard evaluation.

With dietary adjustments and supportive protocols, her symptoms resolved. “I completely came out of it,” she said. “And now I can even enjoy those foods again.” These repeated experiences reinforced her belief that biomagnetism operates not merely as a treatment, but as both a diagnostic and restorative system.

 

Understanding the Philosophy

While Sharon does not claim scientific credentials, her articulation of biomagnetism reflects a deep intuitive grasp of its principles. “We are electromagnetic beings at our core,” she explained. “So it doesn’t seem strange to me at all that magnets could influence healing.”

 

She emphasizes that the therapy does not “fight” disease directly, but rather restores balance within the body’s internal environment. “The magnets aren’t healing anything directly,” she said. “They’re rebalancing the body so that the pathogens leave and the body can return to health.”

 

This perspective aligns with broader integrative medicine philosophies—where the goal is not suppression of symptoms, but restoration of systemic equilibrium.

 

A Vision for the Future

Sharon’s advocacy extends beyond her personal experience. She sees biomagnetism as a tool that could—and should—be widely accessible. “If I had the power,” she said, “every child by second grade would have a pair of magnets.”

 

To her, this is not radical thinking, but practical education—teaching young people to understand and support their own bodies. “Why couldn’t we normalize this?” she asked. “Why couldn’t kids learn how to reduce inflammation naturally instead of immediately reaching for medication?” Her vision reflects a broader shift toward empowerment, prevention, and self-awareness in healthcare.

 

Not a Miracle—A Pattern

Perhaps most striking is Sharon’s rejection of the word “miracle” to describe what she has witnessed.

“When something happens repeatedly, in one life and across many lives,” she said, “it’s not a miracle. It’s science.” This statement encapsulates her transformation—from hopeful participant to confident advocate. Her journey is not framed by ideology, but by observation. “I didn’t go looking for something alternative,” she reflected. “I went looking for answers.”

 

Today, Sharon Jarboe stands as a compelling voice within the evolving landscape of functional and integrative medicine. She is not a clinician, nor a researcher in the traditional sense—but her lived experience positions her as something equally powerful: a witness.

 

Her story bridges the gap between patient and practitioner, between skepticism and belief, and between conventional limitations and emerging possibilities. Through her words, one message becomes clear: biomagnetism, in her experience, is not an abstract concept—it is a practical tool with real-world impact.

And for those willing to explore beyond the boundaries of traditional frameworks, her story offers both inspiration and a challenge: To reconsider what healing might look like when the body is approached not just as chemistry—but as energy in motion.

 

CLINICAL VIEWPOINT

The Intelligence behind Integrative Healing

By Robert L. Bard, MD, DABR, FAIUM, FASLMS

As a physician who has spent decades in diagnostic imaging, I have learned one important truth: the human body is far more dynamic, adaptive, and responsive than conventional medicine often gives it credit for. We are not static machines. We are electrical, vascular, biochemical, and energetic systems working in constant communication. This is why I find the field of biomagnetism worthy of thoughtful exploration and why stories such as Sharon Jarboe’s deserve serious attention.

Sharon represents the kind of patient and citizen scientist that medicine needs more of today. She is not blindly following trends or chasing miracle claims. She is an educated, observant, highly intelligent individual who has taken the time to study, research, train, and personally evaluate a modality through years of real-life application. That distinction is critical. There is a major difference between casual curiosity and disciplined investigation. Sharon has approached biomagnetism with the mind of an academic and the heart of a caregiver.

Her testimony regarding the benefits experienced by her family—including her husband’s stroke recovery challenges—is especially meaningful. Stroke rehabilitation is one of the most complex journeys in medicine. It often requires support in circulation, neuroplasticity, balance retraining, muscular reactivation, and confidence rebuilding. No single tool solves every aspect of that equation. However, therapies that may improve blood flow, stimulate neurological responsiveness, reduce inflammation, and complement traditional rehabilitation deserve measured interest.

This is where biomagnetism enters an important conversation. If a non-invasive modality can be used alongside physical therapy, nutrition, movement training, imaging surveillance, and conventional care, then it belongs in the integrative toolbox. I do not see these therapies as competitors to medicine—I see them as allies to recovery. The future of healthcare will not be built on one discipline defeating another. It will be built on collaboration.

What impresses me most about Sharon is her ability to recognize both science and art within healing. Medicine has always required both. Data matters. Imaging matters. Measurement matters. But so does observation, pattern recognition, intuition, and listening to the patient experience. Sharon’s willingness to learn biomagnetism, obtain certifications, and apply it responsibly within her family speaks to a rare combination of intelligence and compassion.

Her husband’s progress after stroke, particularly in mobility and function, should inspire further inquiry rather than dismissal. We need more curiosity in medicine, not less. If something appears to help patients safely and meaningfully, our duty is to investigate it. I support Sharon’s exploration because she embodies what progressive healthcare should look like: educated patients, open-minded practitioners, evidence gathering, and a commitment to whole-body healing. Biomagnetism may still be under-recognized, but stories like hers remind us that innovation often begins at the edges before it enters the mainstream.

 

 TECHNEWS 2.0

NEUROFEEDBACK 101: TAPPING INTO THE BRAIN’S CAPACITY TO RELEARN
By: Lennard M. Goetze, Ed.D

Who needs neurofeedback? According to Mark Smith of Neurofeedback Services of New York, the better question may be—who doesn’t. Neurofeedback is not reserved for a narrow diagnostic group; rather, it is designed for anyone whose brain is not operating at optimal efficiency. This includes individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, attention disorders, and cognitive decline—but it also extends to high-functioning professionals, athletes, and aging adults seeking sharper focus, emotional balance, and sustained performance. 

Smith emphasizes that many conditions we label separately—ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, even post-treatment cognitive changes—share a common denominator: dysregulated brain activity. Neurofeedback addresses this root issue by training the brain to function more efficiently, rather than simply masking symptoms. It is particularly valuable for those who have gained insight through therapy but still feel “stuck” physiologically, as well as for patients seeking alternatives or complements to medication. Cancer survivors experiencing “chemo brain,” individuals recovering from surgery or anesthesia, and those living with chronic stress or poor sleep are also prime candidates. Even people who consider themselves “healthy” can benefit, as neurofeedback enhances the brain’s adaptability, resilience, and capacity for recovery. In Smith’s view, neurofeedback is less about treating illness and more about restoring balance—making it relevant across the entire spectrum of brain health, from dysfunction to peak performance.

Understanding Neurofeedback: A Brain Training Paradigm
From Smith’s perspective, neurofeedback is best understood as a conditioning system for the brain. Much like physical exercise strengthens muscles, neurofeedback strengthens neural efficiency. The process involves monitoring the brain’s electrical activity in real time and providing subtle feedback—often in the form of sound—when the brain produces desired patterns. Over time, the brain learns to repeat these patterns independently.

Smith emphasizes that this is not invasive, nor is it dependent on pharmaceuticals. Instead, it leverages the brain’s innate ability to adapt—its neuroplasticity. By reinforcing healthier activity patterns, neurofeedback enables the brain to function more fluidly, efficiently, and responsively.

The Brain: The Overlooked Master Organ
One of Smith’s most striking assertions is that the brain has historically been “left behind” in healthcare. Despite being the master regulator of all physiological processes, it is often treated indirectly—through medications or symptom-based interventions—rather than being trained directly.

According to Smith, when the brain is not functioning optimally, the consequences cascade across the body:

• Emotional instability (anxiety, depression)
• Cognitive inefficiency (poor focus, memory lapses)
• Sleep disruption
• Reduced adaptability to stress

Neurofeedback addresses these issues at their source by improving the brain’s ability to regulate itself.

    

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