When our energy system is depleted we feel tired, we have difficulty coping and it is difficult for our immune system to function properly.

When our energy system is off balance, the energy that usually flows through and around our bodies becomes congested. For example – pain is congested energy. When an individual has pain, the practitioner focuses on removing the energy congestion so that the pain level is reduced.

Think of times when you have been stressed and how it affected your body. You may have experienced muscle tightness in your neck and shoulders, developed a headache or had discomfort in other parts of your body. Stress causes congestion in our energy system. Healing Touch techniques help to relieve that congestion.

Healing Touch promotes relaxation. When your body relaxes endorphins are released from the brain which helps the muscles to relax. When the muscles relax circulation is improved and the increased blood flow elevates oxygen levels throughout the body.

This in turn allows nutrients to be absorbed more efficiently, enzymes are built to aid digestion, hormones are regulated, and toxins are released from the body. This allows healthy cells to regenerate and promotes a sense of well-being which then supports healing and regulates the immune system.

We are integrated beings and we cannot separate the physical from the emotional, mental or spiritual aspects of ourselves. When we are physically ill, we are also affected emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Likewise, when we are stressed or emotional about something we often feel it in our physical body such as developing a headache or we have a change in digestion or have difficulty sleeping.

Our body, mind, emotion and spirit are who we are as a whole person and we need to take care of that whole person. Healing Touch effects the whole person.

The energy shifts immediately with the integration, like a light being turned on in a dark room. The overall feeling of relaxation is commonly experienced. Pain relief is often reported after one session. Most people report that they feel much “lighter” after the session. That is because they literally are!

Emotions such as depression, anger, guilt, etc. are often released. Once released, the void where those emotions were formerly held may be automatically filled with light, truth, love, forgiveness, and joy. With some issues, you will immediately notice they are no longer there because you are not worried about them anymore.

That worry is replaced by peace. With other issues, although the energetic changes are in place, you may not  recognize the change right away.

Yes, because energy is not limited by time or distance, Healing Touch works just as powerfully whether working with someone one-on-one or at a distance.

Because Healing Touch techniques are so gentle, and can do no harm, there is no age limit. Healing Touch can even work on babies still in the womb.

There are many benefits and specific conditions that Healing Touch can address, including:

• Reduces pain
• Reduces anxiety
• Enhances recovery from surgery
• Improves mobility after surgery
• Relieves tension, stress and depression
• Provides support during chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• Strengthens the immune system
• Reduces the effects of trauma and chronic pain
• Supports the dying process
• Deepens spiritual connection
• Reduces the length of hospital stays

No, you can keep your skepticism and it will still work! Your body’s intuitive wisdom will process and benefit from what it knows is for your highest good, whether or not your conscious mind thinks it’s “a little out there”.

Absolutely not.   Healing Touch should be used in conjunction with – not instead of –  conventional  medical care.

Healing Touch is beneficial to everyone and works as a complementary therapy to conventional medicine and other therapies.

You do not need to be referred by a physician or other medical professional to receive a Healing Touch treatment.

However, because Healing Touch is complementary to conventional medicine, medical professionals will often recommend that you receive Healing Touch treatments to improve your overall health and healing.

Healing Touch fees are on par with local massage therapy sessions.

All the techniques can be done without the practitioner directly touching you and will be just as effective.

Feedback is always encouraged and welcome. Please speak up. If you do not feel comfortable, your practitioner can stop working on the part of your body that is giving you discomfort.

No, you do not need to undress to receive a session.

A Healing Touch session can run from 15 to 60 minutes depending on the client’s needs.

Yes. I have a flexible practice, and see clients in their home, in the hospital or nursing home, or at my home office. I will go wherever the client is. I will come to you!  The appropriate setting is assessed prior to the first treatment.

That is up to you.  When the environment permits, soothing music may be played during the session. A session is your time to relax and the goal is to provide you with an environment that helps you do just that. You may also feel free to speak with your practitioner during a session. This is your time, however, and many times patients choose to simply lie quietly and receive a treatment.

The number of sessions for Healing Touch is dependent upon the needs of the client. Often for a new client, three treatments are scheduled. After each session, the client’s needs are reassessed to plan the care appropriately.

This will include the need for further treatments, referrals to other professionals, and instruction in self care as needed and in collaboration with the wishes of the client.

Cash or checks are accepted at this time.

No, however clients can submit a claim to their insurance for reimbursement. Others use their Health Savings Accounts also know as Flexible Medical Accounts.

The decision to tip your practitioner is entirely up to you and not required.

Healing Touch can be performed almost anywhere – in the home, hospitals, nursing homes and hospices.

Taking a Healing Touch Level 1 class involves attending a two day workshop. The 16 continuing education contact hours that are offered can be applied by nurses and massage therapists toward their license requirements.

If you are interested in learning Healing Touch click on this Healing Touch Program link www.HealingTouchProgram.com

In a Level 1 Healing Touch class you will learn:

• Twelve techniques that you can use immediately
• How to use your hands and heart to foster healing in others and in yourself
• How to open your heart and spirit in a healing way to everyone you know
• What forms the energy system
• How your energy system is connected with your body, mind, emotion and spirit
• How other people’s energy feels
• How to relieve pain and calm emotions in yourself and others
• How to clear up energetic blockages that affect us negatively
• How to maintain balance in your own energy system so that you can thrive instead of just survive
• Skills that will foster your personal and professional growth
• How to share this exciting work in your community, especially with health care professionals
• How to tap into resources that you can share that demonstrate the scientific validity of Healing Touch
• Healing Touch Program’s Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics

Yes, Healing Touch is a five-level program. When the five levels are completed, you may apply for certification from the Healing Touch Program via an autonomous certification panel.

Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 are two day workshops. Level 4 and Level 5 are four day workshops usually held in a retreat setting.

Healing Touch provides accredited Continuing Education for nurses and massage therapists.

Based on the nursing process, and supported by scientific research, it is rooted in the concepts of compassion, energy medicine, positive intention, touch, self empowerment, the mind-body-spirit triad, and the body’s innate tendency toward healing