What is Therapeutic Touch® (TT)?
Everyone has an energy field that is known as the human biofield that flows down, through and around the body to maintain health, physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally.
Therapeutic Touch® is an energy based therapy in which the practitioner uses their hands as a focus to detect blockages in the flow of energy, which is often present with illness or dis-ease in the body. The TT practitioner using a series of techniques helps the body to re-pattern its energy field toward wholeness. These techniques are taught in workshops, universities, colleges and nursing programs by Recognized Teachers.
The only equipment you need is your hands; Therapeutic Touch can be done anywhere with intention and compassion. These are important elements throughout the whole process to re-establish balance and harmony to the human energy field.
TT is also used for self-care and self-healing as the over-all relaxation response is important for the body to promote its own healing.
During a Therapeutic Touch session, the client remains fully clothed and can sit or lie down – whichever is more comfortable for them. It is not necessary to touch the body as the practitioner will move their hands a few centimetres or inches from the body, and through the client’s energy field thus assessing for any imbalances. A TT session lasts from 5 to 20 minutes depending on the individual and/or situation. Getting permission is very important before the session begins. Actual touching of the body is not necessary. A TT session can be done at a distance.
TT was established in the United States in 1972 by the founders Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN, and Dora Kunz, an intuitive healer.