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.