Where will my Healing Touch session take place?
Must I be completely undressed?
Who are Certified Healing Touch Practitioners?
Where is Healing Touch used?
Who is Healing Touch endorsed by?
What happens during a Healing Touch session?
Are there different kinds of massage and bodywork?
How does Energy Healing work?
What does a Healing Touch session feel like?
What are the benefits of Healing Touch?
Are there any side effects to be aware of?

Where will my Healing Touch session take place?
Your Healing Touch session will take place in a warm, comfortable, quiet room. Soft music may be played to help you relax. You will lie on a table especially designed for your comfort.

Must I be completely undressed?
Healing Touch is performed with the client completely clothed. Wearing loose comfortable clothing and socks will enable you to have the best experience. Blankets will be available at the session, as most people prefer to be covered for warmth.

Who are Certified Healing Touch Practitioners?
The Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP) credential is widely recognized in energy therapy training,  Look for the CHTP credential to assure the highest standards.  All CHTPs complete a rigorous training and certification program and abide by a professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

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. 

Who is Healing Touch endorsed by?
Healing Touch has been endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association since 1997.  Practitioners and Instructors are certified through Healing Beyond Borders and supported by its research department and expertise in health care integration.  Healing Touch continues to grow rapidly, spreading healing light worldwide.

Healing Touch International, Inc., dba Healing Beyond Borders, Educating and Certifying the Healing Touch®, is a non-profit organization with a mission of dedicated service to the public trust. A membership organization, they provide education and credentialing in Healing Touch. The organization educates and certifies Healing Touch Practitioners and Instructors, coordinates Healing Touch research, assists integration of Healing Touch into healthcare settings, and promotes the work of Healing Touch throughout the world.

The professional Association was established as a non-profit organization in 1996 by Healing Touch International, Inc. founder Janet Mentgen, a nurse who wanted to bring greater healing and well-being to her patients. In 2013, the organization’s name was rebranded to Healing Beyond Borders, to better reflect its vision and mission. 

What happens during a Healing Touch session?
The first session involves a consultation in addition to the Healing Touch session, which together lasts about 90 minutes.  You will be asked a series of questions about your physical, mental, and emotional situation, and will be given the opportunity to ask questions about Healing Touch.  Afterwards you will lie fully clothed on a massage table while the Certified Healing Touch Practitioner gently places her hands slightly above or on the body. A Healing Touch session generally lasts about 60 minutes.  People frequently report feeling deeply relaxed and peaceful during and after the session. Due to the fact there may be a cumulative effect of using Healing Touch over time, regular sessions are recommended.

How does Energy Healing work?
Many theoretical frameworks on how energy medicine works exist in the literature of quantum physics and holistic healing. However, while the exact physics mechanisms can not be definitively described at this time, the cumulative results of numerous related studies on energy medicine and consciousness indicate strong support that "something is happening" and that recipients respond positively to energy therapies such as Healing Touch.

Over the years, researchers have developed ways to measure the energy field. Theoretically, by correcting any defects in the energy field, energy therapy practices may facilitate healing of the body, mind and spirit.

Energy therapies focus on removing energy congestion that form in our energy fields (aura) and energy centers (chakras). Once these imbalances and disturbances are cleared, the energy channels resume their task of integrating the body, mind and soul to restore health and promote healing. It may also help to prevent future issues by restoring balance to energy field disturbances, which could later result in illness if left unbalanced.

To gain a deeper understanding of the science supporting energy healing, please refer to the many books, journal articles and research findings written on this subject. 

What should I do during the Healing Touch session?
Prior to the Healing Touch session feel free to ask the practitioner any questions about the technique or the upcoming session. During the session make yourself comfortable. Many people just close their eyes and completely relax, communicating if/when they need another blanket, or anything else relevant to the session. If you have any questions regarding the session or about the particular technique you are receiving, please ask.

What does a Healing Touch session feel like?
Most people feel very relaxed. Some experience freedom from long-term aches and pains developed from tension or repetitive activity. After an initial period of feeling slowed down, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity which can last for days.

What are the benefits of Healing Touch?
Research suggests Healing Touch is beneficial in calming anxiety and reducing symptoms of depression, decreasing pain, strengthening the immune system, enhancing recovery from surgery, complementing care for neck and spine problems, deepening spiritual connection, supporting cancer care, creating a sense of well-being, easing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting resiliency when being treated by health care providers. 

Are there any side effects to be aware of?
Healing Touch is safe for all ages. It can be used along with traditional medical care.