The Hara Line is a laser-like line that connects us with the energy from the universe to the energy in the Earth's core. A healthy Hara Line is located in the center of the body. It is straight, well-formed, energized, and well-rooted in the earth's core.The Hara Line originates in a point that is three and a half feet above the head. Through this point we have a direct connection to the universe. The Hara Line then connects through a point in the chest called the soul seat and continues [...]

The diagnosis of cancer often brings feelings of fear, anxiety and loss. The treatment phase of the disease focuses on the destruction of cancer cells and can often have an impact on healthy tissue. Healing Touch is able to provide a supportive environment for persons undergoing treatment for cancer. It also may help decrease some of the side effects of treatment and help improve quality of life. In a study by Cook and colleagues, women receiving radiation treatment for gynecological and breast cancer were randomly assigned to either a Healing [...]

Spirituality, in many ways, describes the essence of the person, the soul or spirit connection and comes from the Latin spiritualis, of breathing, of wind. Healing Touch is believed to work with an individual’s energy field, which has a spiritual "layer" or component resulting in a heart-centered interaction between the client and practitioner. In an end of life study, Healing Touch participants reported increased relaxation, relief of pain, spiritual benefit, calmness and improved breathing. A large survey of over 300 Healing Touch students found those in higher levels of the [...]

The response of the human body to surgery can be varied and affect many of its systems from a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual perspective. The body uses pain as a way to recognize that an injury has occurred and in this case a surgical incision and either removal or addition (in the case of joint replacement) is the trigger event. Recovery is often reflected in a variety of ways including the lack of complications, use of medication, time to discharge and other factors. Healing Touch has been used prior [...]

One of the important defenses of the body is the immune system. Without an effective immune system, one can easily become infected with a number of viruses and hostile bacteria causing a wide variety of symptoms including colds, chronic illnesses and severe infections. The goal of Healing Touch is to promote healing and to improve the body's ability to heal. This requires a healthy immune system. The effects of Healing Touch on the immune system of the body are beginning to emerge. This important defense mechanism seems to be supported [...]

The experience of pain is dependent on a number of factors, including such things as previous experience with pain and individual body chemistry and structure. Use of biofield therapies such as Healing Touch can influence a person’s response to pain in many ways, including the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of being. For example, pain can be a reminder that you have extended your limits or a reminder that you need to take care of some aspect of your life that is creating a “pain.” Healing Touch studies that [...]

Anxiety and depression are common in today’s global society. The effects of these disorders may lead to personal, family and community hardship. Healing Touch may be able to help alleviate some of that suffering. For example, in a research study with heart patients Healing Touch was shown to reduce anxiety when used prior to a hospital procedure. In a study of women undergoing radiation treatment for cancer, those receiving Healing Touch showed more pronounced improvements in levels of depressed mood, anxiety and anger compared to the group that received a [...]

Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing, heart-centered energy therapy that uses gentle, intentional touch. It assists in balancing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Healing Touch is a collection of standardized, noninvasive techniques that clear, energize, and balance the human and environmental energy fields. Healing Touch assists in creating a coherent and balanced energy field and it supports one’s inherent ability to heal. The client remains clothed and it is safe for all ages. Healing Touch works in harmony with, is complementary to, and may be integrated with standard medical [...]