| Healing Touch |
| Healing Touch is a holistic, energy-based approach to healing. It was developed by Janet Mentgen, BSN, RN for her nursing community in the 1980's. The training, now open to everyone, is standardized and includes a certification process. Energy-based healing approaches are, at heart, a modern interpretation of the sacred healing art known as laying-on-of-hands. This ancient spiritual tradition is found in many diverse cultures. The goal of energy-based healing is to assist in the integration of body, mind and spirit. In this process, blockages and imbalances in the energy field are cleared so that self-healing can occur. The more balance and harmony in the energy system, the better the system can self-regulate to maintain optimal functioning. This results in a feeling of vitality and wholeness. The healing process is one of growth and transformation. Energy-based healing assists this process, and in doing so, enhances and complements rather than replaces other treatment modalities such as: traditional Western medicine, surgery, radiation, chiropractic, massage therapy, medication, psychotherapy and acupuncture. Healing Touch can help with physical ailments as well as systemic imbalances, including: Anxiety, Headaches, Diabetes, Pre/Post Surgery, Cancer, Spiritual Growth, HIV/AIDS, Fatigue, Depression, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, End of Life Care/Hospice. |