Therapeutic touch: 

Therapeutic Touch was developed in the early 70’s by Delores Krieger, PhD, nurse and professor at the University of New York. Therapeutic Touch is an ancient practice of the imposition of the hands but without religious implications. It is probably the most studied and documented scientifically. The multiple studies clearly demonstrate its effectiveness to reduce anxiety, tension and pain. Therapeutic Touch accelerates the healing of fractures, wounds, reduces the undesirable post operative effects and those of chemotherapy.  

This method is approved by numerous nursing associations around the world, such as the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec. This therapy is practiced in a number of hospitals and taught in more that 100 universities and colleges in 75 countries around the world. In spite of its name Therapeutic Touch, it does not generally imply direct touching of the hands. The therapist often has their hands a good 10 centimetres above the body. The body is usually covered with a sheet and or the patient wears light coloured clothing.  

A Therapeutic Touch session lasts approximately 1 hour. The therapist will center him or herself interiorly and with the help of the hands evaluate the patients’ energy field before and after a treatment. The therapist uses a sweeping motion over the complete body to eliminate any energetic congestion. They harmonize the energy field and energy centers, called chakras, by projecting thoughts, sounds or colors. The Therapeutic Touch therapist explains that the body, spirit and emotions are all part of the whole, one that remains dynamic and complex to each individual. When the energetic fields are in harmony, there is health; when the field is disrupted there is sickness. There are no restrictions or medical recommendations needed in order to receive a session in Therapeutic Touch.