Therapeutic Touch - hands that heal - Toronto health

Therapeutic Touch is a means of treating pain, anxiety and malaise by using a method of healing thatis derived from the early 'laying on of hands'. In her book, "Therapeutic Touch A Practical Guide",nurse Janet Macrae says that the "practice of Therapeutic Touch is based on the concept of a subtle,non-physical energy which sustains all living organisms". It has also been described by practitionersas a method of healing by "using their hands to manipulate a "human energy field" perceptible abovethe patient's skin."

Practical Therapeutic Touch as a healingapplication involves drawing upon thisuniversal energy which is apparentlypresent in and around all of us, anddirecting its flow toward healing. Manynurses are taught this simple andextremely non-invasive, no-contact healingmodality. The nurse, or practitioner, learnshow to essentially, use him/herself as aninstrument of healing.

Many Therapeutic Touch (TT) practitionersconsider the healing capacity to be present in all of us, but can be best utilized if the 'healer' has asense of wholeness or wellness, compassion chiang mai and discipline. The practitioner must intendto improve the condition of the patient and bring about a positive effect.

Studies have been performed on the efficacy of TT on diverse health issues.The Therapeutic TouchNetwork of Ontario shows many positive results of studies conducted on headache pain, addictions,Alzheimer's and Dementia, post surgery, etc. while improving the immune function of patients. Theirwebsite cites some of the most common effects of TT:

1) promotion of a relaxation response

2) reducing anxiety and stress

3) managing pain

4) facilitating the body's natural healing process

5) fostering a sense of well-being

The Therapeutic Touch International Association's website claims that Dr. Krieger (co- creator) hasdemonstrated that "the Therapeutic Touch interaction could increase hemoglobin levels inindividuals as previous studies had indicated that chlorophyll content could be increased in healer

treated plants. This finding was one of the first that allowed quantitative biochemical measurementsin humans to detect healing energy effects. (Gerber, 2001)"

The Therapeutic Touch International Association also cites on their website that TT is a holistic,evidence-based therapy that incorporates the intentional and compassionate use of universal energyto promote balance and well being.

TT is taught throughout the world in various universities and colleges. Therapeutic Touch is also aregistered trademark in Canada.

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