Healing Touch is a therapy that helps to restore and balance energy that has been depleted, due to stress, illness, injury, grief, medical conditions, surgery or medical treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. The goal of Healing Touch is to restore harmony and balance in the human energy system by creating an optimal environment to enable the body's innate tendency for healing to occur.

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

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.

Healing Touch (HT) is one of many energy-based modalities that is being increasingly studied. Many science disciplines are turning to the study of subtle energies in their quest to understand the phenomena of energy-based therapies. The Healing Touch Research website is available to provide documented research on Healing Touch and related modalities.

Healing Touch and Reiki are both energy medicine modalities used for healing. Reiki is an ancient energy modality that is initiated by a Reiki Master through "attunement". Healing Touch works with very specific techniques for various applications and gives structure to the healing treatment provided. Reiki uses a more generalized approach to balance the energy body. See Healing Touch VS Reiki chart.

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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". And remember, your Spirit will automatically "veto" anything that it deems is not in your best interest.

Absolutely not. Healing Touch should be used in conjunction with – not instead of – traditional medical care.   Healing Touch can facilitate self-healing but is not a replacement for traditional health care, medical diagnosis or medical treatment for illness. 

The first session involves a consultation in addition to the Healing Touch session. The practitioner will ask a series of questions about your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health issues, and will answer questions about Healing Touch. Then you lay fully clothed on a treatment table while the practitioner gently places his or her 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.

Healing Touch can be performed almost anywhere – in the home, hospitals, nursing homes, hospices or the practitioner place of business.

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.

If you have an acute condition, such as recent surgery or a recent injury, more benefit is derived by a Healing Touch treatment daily or every other day for three to five visits.  If you have a chronic condition, the practitioner will suggest that you be seen once a week for three to five weeks as it sometimes takes up to three visits for there to be a noticeable benefit.

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.

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

No, you do not need to undress to receive a session. In Healing Touch sessions, the client will remain dressed but usually remove their shoes and any binding items such as a belt. Comfortable clothing is recommended.

The only way Healing Touch is like massage is that you lie on a treatment table for the session, if you choose. You can also sit on a chair to receive a treatment. Either way, you stay fully clothed but may be asked to remove your shoes. With massage, muscles are manipulated and pressure is applied. When doing Healing Touch the practitioner uses very light, gentle touch and/or makes sweeping movements with his/her hands near the body.

All the Healing Touch techniques can be done without the practitioner directly touching you and will be just as effective. If you do not feel comfortable during a Healing Touch session, feedback is always encouraged and welcome. Please speak up. If you do not feel comfortable, your practitioner can increase/decrease pressure; provide you with blanket/remove a blanket; let you adjust your position; and/or stop working on the part of your body that is giving you discomfort.

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.

Healing Touch is beneficial to everyone and works as a complementary therapy to conventional medicine and other therapies. You can be any age to receive Healing Touch – from newborn to the elderly. 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.

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.

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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 similar to local massage therapy sessions. Sessions typically range from $50 - $150 a session depending on the experience of the practitioner. Some practitioners will offer package sessions for a reduced cost. 

Healing Touch classes and the Healing Touch Certification Program are open to anyone who has a desire to enhance all health and wellness, comfort and relief to others. Janet Mentgen, a nurse and the founder of Healing Touch, believed that anyone could learn how to facilitate healing in others. You do not need to be a health care provider to take Healing Touch courses. The certification courses are intended for people 18 and older. There are other courses that are designed for children to learn as well.

Learning to access and develop your inherent healing abilities is similar to learning a new language or developing a muscle. It takes correct instruction and regular practice applied over time. You will have instructor lead, real-time practice in the classroom, and practice between each level. For certification you will work with a mentor for 6-12 months. 

Taking a Healing Touch Level 1 class involves attending a two day in-person workshop now available live on-line too. These workshops include hands-on practice, demonstration, discussion and the opportunity to be worked on. In class, you will receive a step-by-step notebook that illustrates each healing technique and helps you understand the fundamental concepts and principles of Healing Touch. The course awards 16-18 continuing education contact hours that are offered and can be applied by nurses and massage therapists toward their licensure requirements. Healing Touch Program is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA.

 

Healing Touch is a five-level program. When the five levels are completed, you may apply for certification through Healing Touch Certification. 

Most people complete the five level program in 18 - 24 months. Levels 1, 2 and 3 are each 16 hours and it is recommended to practice the techniques for one or two months before moving to the next level. Levels 4 and 5 are each 30 hours and are taught online. After Level 4, a formal six month mentorship and specific growth work is required to attend Level 5. The Fast Track Program is an accelerated series of scheduled Healing Touch Levels 1, 2 and 3 live online classes that is completed in three months. 

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.

Our programs are held both in-person and live online. Both can be found on our class schedule page. 

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Absolutely! Animals are very easy to work on because their Spirits are so open.

Just like a person, when an animal is injured or ill, the energy system becomes out of balance. Healing Touch helps restore the balance, which in turn assists their body's natural capacity for healing itself.

Yes, Healing Touch for Animals® was created in 1997 by Carol Komitor, a Healing Touch Certified Instructor. Healing Touch program endorses this program for learning specific Healing Touch techniques for animals. Check out Healing Touch for Animals website. Healing Touch for Animals® (HTA) is a holistic approach influencing the health and well-being of animals through energy medicine and intention. HTA techniques restore harmony and balance to the animal’s energy system while providing physical, emotional, mental and instinctual stability.

Healing Touch can enhance the healing process and does not replace traditional veterinary medicine or veterinary healthcare. These techniques promote a beneficial way to blend holistic healthcare and traditional medicine.

The difference between Healing Touch Program and Healing Touch for Animals® is the difference in the energy fields between humans and animals. The Healing Touch for Animals® techniques allow for the difference in the animal’s energy structure. All of the techniques presented are taught to adapt to the animal’s energy field to assist in optimum healing.