Developed in the early 1970’s by Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., R.N., Professor of Nursing at New York University, and her colleague, natural healer, and mentor, the late Dora Van Gelder-Kunz, Therapeutic Touch is creating a worldwide impact by profoundly enhancing the quality of nurturing care from birth to death.
Dr. Dolores Krieger’s original study, “Therapeutic Touch: The Imprimatur of Nursing” was published in 1975 in The American Journal of Nursing 75.5 (1975):784-787. It showed a positive effect on hemoglobin levels in patients who received Therapeutic Touch as part of their nursing care and gave her the confidence to continue to develop Therapeutic Touch as the energy healing modality it is today.
Underlying Basic Assumptions
- Human beings are open energy systems.
- In a state of health, life energy flows freely in, through and out of each person’s energy field in an orderly manner.
- Stress, injury, illness or disease is a disruption in the balanced flow of energy.
- Human beings have the natural ability to transcend and transform their conditions of living, under the appropriate circumstances.
Therapeutic Touch Curriculum
Therapeutic Touch, as developed by Krieger Kunz, is taught in 3 basic levels. The focus is on experiential learning with an approach that balances theory and practice. Anyone, with a compassionate desire to heal themselves or help others can learn Therapeutic Touch with basic training, practice and ongoing study.
Discover the Four Stages of the Therapeutic Touch Learning Journey
Therapeutic Touch Curriculum
LEVEL ONE | LEVEL TWO | LEVEL THREE
LEVEL ONE
In a Level 1 workshop, participants learn the wholistic form of energy healing called Therapeutic Touch and its various applications. They will have the opportunity to practice giving and receiving a Therapeutic Touch session with supervision and feedback, learn about how it developed and leading-edge scientific research that supports its use.
At the end of the 8 hour workshop, participants will have the confidence to begin to practise Therapeutic Touch on family members, co-workers, patients and students, and themselves and apply the principles they learned to improve their personal coping skills.
Registrants receive a Level One Workbook and a Certificate of Participation, upon completing the Workshop
Upcoming Level One Workshop Dates
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LEVEL TWO
Prerequisite: Therapeutic Touch Level 1
Therapeutic Touch Level Two workshop content covers information on recent energy healing research, specific techniques for pain and anxiety relief, experiential learning exploring the nature and inter-relationships of human energy fields, how to use imagery, colour and sound, breathing, centering and techniques to enhance the healing process. Participants experience Therapeutic Touch both as provider and receiver.
In Level Two, participants will develop their ability to centre, learn to direct and modulate energy, learn about and apply colour and imagery in a Therapeutic Touch session, appreciate the importance of Self-care in healing, enhance their skills and build confidence, experience Therapeutic Touch both as provider and receiver.
Upcoming Level Two Workshop Dates
Register for Therapeutic Touch Level One and Level Two Training Combo and save! Enjoy an intensive learning journey to embrace your inherent power to heal and develop the skill and confidence to offer sessions and reap the benefits of the practice of Therapeutic Touch.
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LEVEL THREE
Prerequisite: Therapeutic Touch Level 2
Level Three completes the basic level Therapeutic Touch curriculum. Participants will deepen their knowledge of Therapeutic Touch through practice and exchange, learn about the human energy system and energy healing on the endocrine and autonomic nervous systems. The curriculum also covers distant healing techniques, emotions and health, intuition in healing, distance healing theory and technique, ethical principles and the role of self-care and commitment to personal growth for the developing practitioner.
Participants learn how to integrate knowledge gained in hands-on experience through reflective practice to create awareness and enhance confidence and skill.
The quality of mercy is not strain’d, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath: it is twice bless’d; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes. Portia in Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, a role I played many years ago.
Upcoming Level Three Workshop Dates
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(416) 686-6463 or use our Contact Form to connect with us.
Reservation & Cancellation Policy
- Workshop Registration is subject to 13% HST
- Workshop fee due upon registration
- Cancellations accepted without penalty up to seven weekdays prior to workshop date. An administration fee of $20.00 applies for any late cancellations.
Julia von Flotow is a certified professional life coach and founder of the Kaizen Therapeutic Touch Institute, a Therapeutic Touch Recognized Teacher and Practice Group Leader and former Communications Chair for the Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario. Learn more about Julia von Flotow.
Participant Feedback
A great day! I really appreciated the learning environment that you fostered for us.
I learned a whole new skill that works!
It only takes a day to learn Therapeutic Touch!
I learned specific skills that will help me be more effective in my everyday life and with my relationships!
This was amazing! Learning not to judge, but experience.
I learned to calm my mind and be relaxed at the same time!
I gained a new sense of confidence and feel more equipped than before to really help others in a practical way. That is satisfying!
The workshop opened a new window for me. The workshop experience left me with a sense of inner growth and a great desire to learn more, practice and share!
I enjoyed the workshop so much. Thank you for creating a very open, comfortable yet professional atmosphere to share, learn and heal.
A wonderful day of learning, sharing and healing using energy!
Amazing! I learned so much. I found the entire day a gift. I am enthusiastic about the rest of the training.
Powerful connecting and teaching of a very high order.
I lived a learning experience and carried away meaning in my body not just in my head. It’s the best teaching learning experience I’ve ever had and as a teacher, I’ve had thousands. Thank you!
Thank you Julia, for creating a beautiful space with trust and kindness for the group to learn and explore together the first steps on our journey to learning Therapeutic Touch. It was clear by the end of the day that each one of us felt the knowledge and practice we gained from your insightful and wonderful way you led us through the day, would be a benefit to our practice. ~ Michael Georgie
“I was blessed to participate in the Therapeutic Touch(TT) Level 1 and 2 training with Julia, July, 2017. Therapeutic Touch opened my eyes to a whole new world of energy I was mesmerised by. Julia has an incredible passion for TT and she teaches the material with her heart and soul. Her meditations were powerful and the tools I learnt in those classes helped me tremendously to remain grounded when my mum was going through a heart attack. Everyone around me was in panic mode, and I could feel a sense of grounding that I had never experienced prior to this class. I believe TT came into my life at the right time, to help me get through this difficult time, and to remain in a place of peace, and be strong for my mum. Thank you Julia, I will forever hold the TT book close to my heart.” ~Hedaya AlDaleel
