FAQ
Q: WHAT IS HEALING TOUCH?
A: Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing, energy therapy that supports the body's natural ability to heal.
Through gentle hand techniques on or above the client's body, Healing Touch practitioners work with the client in a heart-centred, intentional way to help restore harmony in the human energy system, facilitate innate healing, and balance physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well being.
Healing Touch is beneficial for all ages and is a complementary therapy that can be safely integrated with conventional health care.
Healing Touch is not a substitute for medical care or treatment and is not intended to diagnose illness, prescribe medication, or to replace your doctor. Always consult a physician if you have any health concerns.
Q: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF HEALING TOUCH THERAPY?
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Relieves stress, tension and pain
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Restores clarity and focus
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Improves sleep, mood, and emotional balance
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Reduces side effects from cancer, medical, and pharmaceutical treatments
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Accelerates recovery from physical injury, medical procedures, and surgery
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Eases acute and chronic conditions
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Enhances self-care
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Brings comfort at the end of life
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Strengthens spiritual connections
Q: WHAT HAPPENS DURING A HEALING TOUCH SESSION?
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Intake form/information: Ahead of the first appointment, I will ask you to complete a health questionnaire, identifying short and long-term goals, consent form, client agreement and any other forms required. Information shared in the intake form will be reviewed with the practitioner during the first session and the practitioner will answer any questions you might have. The practitioner will obtain client consent for the treatment and permission to touch the body (for in-person sessions) or connect energetically (for distance session). Note that treatment can be provided above the body if requested.
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Update: On subsequent visits, the practitioner and client discuss the health issues to be addressed and the healing goal for the session. The practitioner will obtain client consent for the treatment and permission to touch the body (for in-person sessions) or connect energetically (for distance session).
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Client comfort: The client remains fully clothed and receives the session in a position of most ease, generally lying down or seated.
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Practitioner Preparation: The practitioner ensures they are “heart-centred,” fully present and grounded. They attune with the client and set an intention for the client’s highest good.
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Pre-Treatment Assessment & Goals: The practitioner scans the client’s energy field (biofield) with their hands and the energy centers (chakras) with a pendulum to assess the field for imbalances/disturbances.
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Treatment/Intervention: The practitioner uses Healing Touch techniques to bring balance to the field. Techniques may include light touch on the body or hand movements above the body.
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Post-Treatment Assessment: Another assessment is conducted to determine changes in the client’s energy field and the effect of the intervention.
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Grounding & Release: The practitioner grounds the client to bring the client’s awareness back to the present and releases themself from the client’s energy.
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Evaluation, Feedback & Plan: The client will share any experiences during the treatment and discuss with the practitioner whether the goals were met. The practitioner may recommend techniques or homework and may offer referrals.
Q: HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR A HEALING TOUCH SESSION?
A: A session is your time to relax, and it is important to set an environment that helps you do just that. Select a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Soothing music may be played during the session. Wear comfortable clothing. Lay or sit in a comfortable position. Some clients lay on a bed, a personal massage table, on the floor or sit in a recliner. Sessions typically last around 75 to 90 minutes, so find a position you can maintain for that amount of time. You may feel free to speak with your practitioner during a session. This is your time, however, and many times clients choose to simply lie quietly and receive a treatment. Set your intention, maintain an open mind and receptive heart for healing.
Q: HOW SOON WILL I NOTICE RESULTS?
A: 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 allowing space for joy, ease and flow. 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 a deep sense of peace. With other issues, although the energetic changes are in place, you may not recognize the change right away.
Q: WHAT WILL I EXPERIENCE DURING A HEALING TOUCH SESSION?
A: People have many different reactions to Healing Touch energy therapy. Some clients feel nothing at all immediately. Others describe sensations of deep relaxation, feelings of being supported and nurtured, moving energy, or visions of images and colors. Some clients experience an emotional release such as tears, or they may develop insight into specific areas of their lives.
Q: IS HEALING TOUCH COVERED BY INSURANCE?
A: Currently, most insurance providers do not cover energy based treatments like Healing Touch.
Q: HAS RESEARCH BEEN DONE FOR HEALING TOUCH?
A: 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.
Q: INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT HEALING TOUCH?
A: Here are a few suggested links:
​​Energy Magazine
Healing Touch Association of Canada
Healing Touch Program is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Healing Touch Program has been peer-reviewed and is endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association and the Canadian Holistic Nurses Association. Healing Touch Program is a Watson Caring Science Institute Endorsed Program.