I began practicing Healing Touch in 2013 and became a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner in 2019. This heart-based healing energy work is a beautiful way to uncover and nourish the Divine Spark that resides in each one of us.
WHAT IS ENERGY? HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Energy is the life force that exists within all living things
- Its structure is laid out in specific patterns known as chakras, meridians and auras
- The overall structure is sometimes called the bioenergetic field; it provides the pattern upon which our physical body rests
- In a healthy being, energy is constantly flowing in and out of this bioenergetic field, connecting us to the earth as well as the universal source of energy
- If that flow gets blocked, disrupted or compromised, then disease or dysfunction can manifest in the physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual aspects of our being
- Energy is a vibration; raising that vibration can help to dislodge or clear energetic blocks
- Everyone is capable of directing, or “working,” energy; some people, like energy workers, are more attuned to sensing the energy flow in others and can consciously raise their energetic vibration to assist in the healing process
WHAT IS HEALING TOUCH?
Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy that uses gentle touch to assist in balancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Healing Touch works with your energy field to support your natural ability to heal, is safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard or allopathic medical care.
HOW CAN HEALING TOUCH BENEFIT YOU?
- Reducing stress
- Calming anxiety, depression
- Decreasing pain
- Strengthening the immune system
- Enhancing recovery from surgery
- Complementing care for neck & back problems
- Supporting cancer care
- Deepening spiritual connection
- Easing acute and chronic conditions
Research continues to build the evidence base of positive outcomes in response to Healing Touch. However, it should be noted that individual experiences may vary.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A HEALING TOUCH SESSION?
- The first session involves a consultation in addition to the Healing Touch session. I will ask a series of questions about your physical, mental, and emotional situation, and will answer questions about Healing Touch.
- Then you lay fully clothed on a massage table while I gently places my hands slightly above or on the body.
- The session generally lasts 40 to 60 minutes, and people frequently report feeling deeply relaxed and peaceful during and after the session.
- Because there may be a cumulative effect of using Healing Touch over time, regular sessions are recommended.
WHERE IS HEALING TOUCH USED?
Healing Touch is used in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, private practices, hospices, and spas. Healing Touch was founded in 1989 as a continuing education program for nurses, massage therapists, other health care professionals, and lay persons. Today, Healing Touch is taught in universities, medical and nursing schools, and other settings around the world.
HOW WAS THE CURRICULUM DEVELOPED?
The HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program, is offered through Healing Beyond Borders, Educating and Certifying the Healing Touch® and has been endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) since 1997. It was developed as a nursing continuing education program in 1989 by the AHNA Education Committee. Based on founder Janet Mentgen's nursing study and practice with other healers, this rich Curriculum was brought to life by combining her work and influence of other leaders in the field of energy-based healing, such as Alice Bailey, Rosalyn Bruyere, Brugh Joy and Barbara Brennan.
Healing Beyond Borders is also an approved provider for nursing Continuing Education (CE) contact hours through the AHNA, the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and the California Board of Registered Nursing.
For more information regarding Healing Touch, please visit Healing Beyond Borders’ website.
