Healing Touch Resources
Energy is an inherent trait to our bodies therefore, energy is an essential part of our wellbeing. Healing Touch is an energy modality that restores and assist maintaining harmony and balance to one’s energy system. READ MORE…
Research supporting that Touch Therapy has immediate and long-term effects on the body’s biochemistry by decreasing the stress hormone cortisol and increasing levels of “feel good” hormones serotonin and dopamine. READ MORE…
Healing Touch is a “hand-mediated” therapy involving the practitioner using his or her hands, either on or above the client’s body, to restore, energize and equilibrate imbalances in the client’s energy field. Reported benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, pain and depression symptoms, while increasing relaxation and an overall sense of well-being. READ MORE…
Research is suggesting that touch is truly fundamental to human communication, bonding, and health. There are studies showing that touch signals safety and trust, it soothes. Basic warm touch calms cardiovascular stress and releases feel good hormones. READ MORE…
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The effects of healing touch on pain, nausea, and anxiety following bariatric surgery: a pilot study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25797686
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The impact of healing touch on pediatric oncology patients.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22710258
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VIDEO: Healing Touch incorporated with cancer patient treatment at the University of Wisconsin.
