Therapeutic Touch

►About Therapeutic Touch^®

Therapeutic Touch was developed in 1972 by Dolores Krieger, a Professor of Nursing at New York University and her mentor Dora Kunz. Therapeutic Touch is a type of energy work, an interpretation of several ancient healing practices. It is a consciously directed process of energy exchange during which the practitioner uses the hands as a focus for facilitating healing. In Therapeutic Touch the word healing is defined as making whole.  

One of the premises of Therapeutic Touch is that we are all made of energy and energy extends beyond one's skin, like heat radiates from a fire. If our energy is balanced and running smoothly, we will feel better mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

(NURSING BC/AUG-SEPT 1993)

Who Is Using Therapeutic Touch?

Therapeutic Touch is currently taught at many colleges and universities around the world. It is used in a variety of settings including hospitals and many organizations. Nurses, doctors, hospice workers, social workers, AIDS caregivers, veterinarians, addiction workers, midwives, and physiotherapists use Therapeutic Touch in their practices.

Why consider Therapeutic Touch?

Therapeutic Touch is an energetic process which:

• Promotes relaxation
• Decreases anxiety
• Alleviates or reduces pain
• Accelerates healing
• Alleviates or decreases migraine headaches
• Creates feelings of calmness, peace, well-being, and balance.

Who can benefit from Therapeutic Touch?

• Infants
• Children
• Youth
• Adults
• Expectant mothers
• Plants
• Pets and other Animals
• Individuals with mental, behavioral, or physical disabilities
• Those with minor ailments
• Those who desire relief from symptoms of chronic or serious illnesses
• Those seeking health maintenance/balance.