WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC TOUCH?
Therapeutic Touch is a complementary modality developed
in the early 1970s by Dora Kunz and Dolores Kreiger
PhD. R.N. at New York University. It brings the essence
of ancient healing practices to present day application.
Through the use of the practitioner’s hands,
the energy field is assessed then balanced towards
wholeness and health.
ASSUMPTIONS
Several assumptions underlie Therapeutic Touch
- In a state of health life energy flows freely in,
through and out of the field in an orderly manner
- In disease or injury, the flow of energy is affected
and may be described as obstructed, disordered or
depleted
- Therapeutic Touch practitioners attempt to influence
the energy flow to restore the integrity of the field
and to move it toward wholeness and health.
SESSIONS
Always individualized, a session usually does not
exceed 20 minutes. The client may remain fully clothed.
It can be administered while the client is in a sitting
or lying position and is always followed by a period
of rest.
COMMON EFFECTS
Numerous dissertations and master theses have been
done on Therapeutic Touch Research and experience
have shown the effectiveness of Therapeutic Touch
in:
- eliciting the Relaxation Response and reducing anxiety
- changing the perception of pain
- facilitating the body’s natural restorative
process
- enhancing the rapport between a client and a practitioner,
counselor or therapist
Any condition which could be helped by these effects
can benefit from Therapeutic Touch.
THE THERAPEUTIC TOUCH NETWORK,
ONTARIO
The Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario was founded
in 1986 and became incorporated as a non-profit organization
in 1994. The TTNO promotes the practice and acceptance
of Therapeutic Touch as developed by Dora Kunz and
Dolores Krieger PhD. R.N. and recognizes its effectiveness
as a non-invasive complementary modality.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Therapeutic Touch Network, Ontario
P.O. Box 156, Station U
Etobicoke ON M8Z 5P1
Phone: 416.231.6824
Web:
www.therapeutictouchontario.org
CLINIC PRACTITIONER
Marita Concil began studying Therapeutic Touch in
1993 and became a recognized practitioner as of 1999.
She offers Therapeutic Touch sessions at the clinic
but also incorporates her skills in the other modalities
she offers, and in her work as a hospice volunteer.
For practitioners in the Stouffville area, she hosts
and facilitates a Therapeutic Touch Practice Group
at the clinic. |
