What is Healing Touch?

Healing Touch is an energy therapy developed by Janet Mentgen, RN, BSN in 1989.  Energy therapy is based on the idea that we are more than our bodies.  We also have energy bodies called energy fields.  Energy flows in and out of our energy fields through our energy centers called chakras.  This energy flow can become blocked or crowded, so it does not flow at its best. This slowdown in energy flow can cause many symptoms in the body.  Healing Touch opens and cleans the energy flow throughout the body.  This helps balance the mind, body, and spirit.  And it helps the body heal itself.  A practitioner does Healing Touch by gently placing her/his hands on or barely above the body.

What is a Healing Touch session like?

The first session starts with a health meeting.  The practitioner will ask you questions or have you complete a questionnaire.  S/he will be learning about your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual states.  You will then lie on the table.  You can keep your clothing on but possibly remove your shoes.  (Healing touch can also be done while sitting or at home).

Initially, the practitioner will assess your energy system.  There are many different ways to do this. One way is to hold a pendulum above certain parts of your body.  S/he will then gently touch your body or place her/his hands slightly above your body as s/he restores and balances the energy system.  The session may last between 15 and 60 minutes.  You can ask questions before or after a treatment.  It may be helpful to receive several Healing Touch sessions.

What can I expect to feel during and after a Healing Touch session?

A Healing Touch session is a heart-centered connection between you and the practitioner.  This union can help you feel comfortable and relaxed.  This promotes healing.  During or after a session, it is normal to feel calm and relaxed, and/or energized.     

What are the benefits of Healing Touch?

Healing Touch can provide many benefits.  These benefits include: stress relief, calming anxiety or depression, decreasing pain, relieving new and old conditions, creating a general sense of well-being, strengthening the immune system, helping with the recovery from surgery, and providing support during cancer care or end-of-life care. 

Who uses Healing Touch?

Healing Touch can be used by anyone.