Spirit Release Trailblazers: Dr. Shakuntala Modi
- Brooklyn Hadfield
- Apr 5
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 7
Dr. Shakuntala Modi, a highly respected psychiatrist and pioneer in spirit release therapy, which is a gentle yet powerful therapeutic technique that identifies and releases earthbound spirits or energetic attachments—often referred to as ghosts—from a person’s energy field, restoring emotional, mental, and spiritual harmony. Dr. Modi has spent over four decades courageously challenging conventional approaches to mental health. Her approach reinforces the importance of remaining open to what may present itself in a clinical session—reminding us that healing is not always linear, logical, or confined to textbook definitions.
Dr. Modi’s extraordinary openness to the unknown is what set her apart and ultimately transformed her into an exceptional clinician. She didn't reject her patients' unusual experiences; instead, she leaned in with curiosity, courage, and compassion. By allowing her patients to guide the process she expanded the scope of what was possible in psychiatric care. This flexibility and trust in the client’s inner world enabled her to reach those who had fallen through the cracks of conventional treatment.
What I find truly inspiring is how Dr. Modi effortlessly bridges the worlds of traditional psychiatry and spiritual healing. She understands that true health extends beyond psychological and biological factors—it also involves the energetic and spiritual dimensions that quietly shape our lives. Her holistic approach is a powerful reminder that healing is never one-size-fits-all; it is a layered, deeply personal journey that must honor the entire person—mind, body, and spirit.
Throughout her remarkable career, Dr. Modi has treated countless individuals whose symptoms—persistent mood disorders, phobias, addictions, depression, and even psychosis—resisted traditional methods. Through hypnotherapy, she uncovered a surprising and often overlooked pattern: many of these struggles were rooted in spiritual interference, including ghost attachments, past-life traumas, soul fragmentation, and what she describes as demonic spirits. While we’ll explore these topics in future posts, this post will focus specifically on spirit release.
Dr. Modi’s courage to explore these realms with compassion and clinical integrity has opened new doors for what is possible in modern mental health care.
“Patients were recovering from symptoms that had tormented them for years—not with medications, but through spiritual healing and compassion. Spirit release therapy opened a doorway to healing that traditional psychiatry had not prepared me for.” – Dr. Modi
✨From Psychiatry to Spirit Release Therapy: A Paradigm Shift
As a conventionally trained psychiatrist, Dr. Shakuntala Modi initially approached mental health strictly through the lens of modern medicine. Despite carefully crafted treatment plans involving psychotherapy and medication, many of her patients remained stuck—trapped in persistent cycles of emotional pain, psychological distress, and unexplainable symptoms. It was through a series of life-changing clinical experiences that Dr. Modi was led onto a unique and unconventional path, ultimately exploring spirit release therapy as a legitimate and profoundly transformative healing modality. Her journey expanded beyond traditional psychiatry, opening the door to a broader, more integrative understanding of what it truly means to heal. Below are a few of the powerful case stories Dr. Modi shares in her book, Remarkable Healings:
1. The Suicidal Teenager Freed by Spirit Release
A young teenage girl came to Dr. Modi with intense depression and recurring suicidal thoughts. Despite therapy and medication, nothing seemed to help. During a hypnotherapy session, the girl revealed the presence of multiple attached spirits—some were family members who had passed away, others were strangers who had died tragically. One particularly dominant spirit was a young man who had died by suicide and was projecting his pain onto the girl.
After the spirits were compassionately counseled to release and transition into the light, the girl's suicidal ideation lifted almost immediately. Over time, her mood stabilized, her energy returned, and she was able to return to school and her friends with renewed life.
2. The Woman with Chronic Fatigue and Unexplained Illness
A woman in her 40s had been experiencing years of unexplainable chronic fatigue, body pain, and emotional instability. Doctors could not find a physical cause, and standard treatments were ineffective. Under hypnosis with Dr. Modi, the woman uncovered several spirit attachments—some were random lost souls, others were spirits who had been emotionally connected to her in this or previous lives.
One attachment was from a man who had died in a war and was drawn to her empathy. He was using her energy to try to resolve his own suffering. After gently releasing the spirits and retrieving some of the woman's own soul fragments that had broken off during trauma, her energy levels dramatically improved, her physical symptoms diminished, and her emotional balance returned.
3. The Man with Alcohol Addiction and Sudden Rage
Dr. Modi worked with a man who suffered from uncontrollable rage and alcoholism. Under hypnotherapy, he discovered he was being influenced by a spirit who had died in a bar fight. The spirit, angry and incomplete, had attached to the man and was feeding his sudden urges to drink and explode in fits of violence.
Once this spirit was acknowledged, listened to, and helped to release, the man noticed a drastic shift. His cravings subsided and he stopped drinking, his anger decreased, and for the first time in years, he felt a sense of peace and energy. Follow-up therapy focused on rebuilding his self-identity without the influence of the attached entity.
✨Embracing the Unseen: A New Frontier in Mental Health
Dr. Modi’s groundbreaking work challenges the traditional medical model, integrating spiritual dimensions into psychiatric care. While many may be quick to dismiss the existence of earthbound spirits or ghosts—and the profound impact they can have when attached to a living being, the life-changing outcomes clients experience following a session are too powerful to ignore. It’s easy to reject what we don’t understand, or to fear what challenges our worldview.
But when lives are at stake—when a few spirit release sessions can lift someone from the depths of despair, prevent suicide, break the chains of addiction, or bring peace after years of suffering—isn’t it worth exploring? In a world that is longing for deeper, lasting healing, perhaps it’s time we begin to uncover the unseen layers of existence rather than fear or dismiss them. As someone who has spent decades exploring some of the most powerful healing modalities, I believe spirit release—though unconventional—is worthwhile exploring for anyone truly committed to deep, transformational recovery.
✨A Legacy of Holistic Healing
In Remarkable Healings, Dr. Modi summarizes her philosophy:
"Healing the soul means recognizing that we are more than just our physical bodies or minds. We are spiritual beings on a journey, and acknowledging our soul's experiences, past and present, is key to achieving true peace and harmony."
Dr. Shakuntala Modi’s transformative work continues to inspire therapists, healers, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of holistic healing. By courageously addressing the spiritual dimensions of mental health, she has opened a new frontier in psychiatry—one that honors both scientific inquiry and the mystical aspects of the soul’s journey.
🌿✨ Are you ready to reclaim your energy, restore your power, and break free from unseen influences? This is just the beginning—stay tuned as we explore deeper realms of healing, protection, and spiritual transformation. ✨🌿
Resources for Further Exploration:
Modi, Shakuntala. Remarkable Healings: A psychiatrist discovers unspected roots of mental and physical illness.
Modi, Shakuntala. Memories of God and creation: Remembering from the subconscious mind.
Modi, Shakuntala. Prayers for healing and protection: A gift from God.
Modi, Shakuntala. An amazing human journey: Remembering from the subconscious mind, Volume One.
Modi, Shakuntala. An amazing human journey: Remembering from the subconscious mind, Volume Two.
