Embracing Alternative Care Top hospitals put unorthodox therapies into practice By Avery Comarow – US News “To be blunt, if my wife and I didn’t think it was helping him, we wouldn’t have continued with it,” says Dan Polley. He’s talking about Mikey, the Polleys’ 2½-year-old in the next room, who was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia when he was … Read More
Healing Touch History
How effective is Healing Touch? Because of the effective results seen over recent years, Healing Touch is now part of patient care systems in more than 25 hospitals in the United States. Healing Touch skills are becoming increasingly validated in health care systems around the country. Hospitals that support the practice of Healing Touch as part of their integrative health … Read More
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What are the Benefits of Healing Touch? Healing Touch Benefits that have been documented in at least one research study: Pain relief or decrease in pain level Acceleration of Post-operative recovery Symptom relief during or after chemotherapy Development or deepening of a spiritual connection Decreased agitation in those with dementia [calming of those with dementia] Decrease depression Decrease anxiety Improved … Read More
What to expect during a Healing Touch session:
Healing Touch sessions begin with the client filling out an intake form similar to one you fill out at a Dr.’s office. The form is intended to let the practitioner know what the client is feeling physically and/or emotionally, also if there is any medical conditions the practitioner should be aware of to better aide the client in getting the … Read More