How Can I Find a Healing Touch Practitioner?

There are now more than 90,000 people who have level one in Healing Touch worldwide. Healing Touch is practiced in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa, and South and Central America, with more countries becoming involved every year.

Healing Touch International Inc., a non-profit educational organization, was formed in 1996 to oversee education and certification. The Healing Touch International, Inc.'s website lists certified Healing Touch practitioners by state.

You can also find certified Healing Touch practitioners by asking your healthcare providers if they are certified or know someone who is.

If you are in hospital, ask your nurse if there are certified practitioners on staff who incorporate Healing Touch in their professional practice, and if you could request a session.

Since all Certified Healing Touch Practitioners (CHTP) have the same training, the primary considerations in choosing a practitioner are your personal comfort with the practitioner and your confidence in their experience. Location may also be a factor in your choice.

What does certification mean?

The Healing Touch curriculum is a 100-hour continuing education program consisting of five levels of training that move from beginning to advanced practitioners. More than 25 techniques - from basic to complex - are offered as part of the Healing Touch course curriculum.

After completion of the first four levels of classes, students begin a minimum one-year mentorship with a certified Healing Touch practitioner and must document that they have provided 100 healing sessions to clients.

For more information about the program or finding a class, check the Healing Touch Program^TM website.

How much does a session cost?

The cost of a Healing Touch session varies. Typically, practitioners charge individuals between $40 and $90 for a one-hour private session. Cost depends on the experience of the practitioner, the needs of the client, and the standard pricing in the community. At this time, most fees are not reimbursable by insurance.

If you receive a Healing Touch session in the hospital or other clinical setting, it may be considered part of the nursing practice or supported by a grant or volunteers. You can ask when requesting a session.