...is a gentle practice to assist in nurturing, lightening, centering, and healing a person. It is done by working with the subtle human bioenergetic field. The goal is to restore harmony, and balance the energy system so healing can occur in the client, by the client. This modality is available to anyone of any age and stage of health/illness. Healing Touch is based on a heart-to-heart relationship between therapist and client, with a single intention to facilitate healing. It is non-invasive and can influence health on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level; it complements conventional methods and is also used in collaboration with other health and healing modalities.
Healing Touch does not recommend or require specific religious orientation or organized religious expressions. Healing Touch therapists come from a variety of beliefs. No specific spiritual guidance is required. The ability to heal is inherent in each person, and is utilized in a heart-centered intentional way for this practice. Although energy therapies have been used for centuries, scientific exploration in the West is just in its infancy.
Evidence from research and practice supports the use of Healing Touch in the following cases:
Reduces anxiety and tension.
Strengthens the energy field.
Accelerates the healing of wounds.
Relieves pain and increases relaxation.
It prevents illnesses.
Increase spiritual development.
Helps prepare for medical procedures and treatments as well as follow-up.