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Welcome to the home page of the
Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario (TTNO) This site contains information about The Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario (TTNO) including articles, research, publications such as the Annotated Bibliography Published Thereapeutic Touch™ Research 1975 to July, 2004, local Practice Groups and membership information. Incorporated in 1994, as a non-profit organization, the TTNO provides a Referral Service that matches clients with Recognized Practitioners. Recognized Teachers provide workshops for education in Therapeutic Touch™ in many cities throughout Ontario. Funds are raised through member fees, fund raising activities and donations. What is Therapeutic Touch? Therapeutic Touch, a contemporary interpretation of several ancient healing practices, is a consciously directed process of energy exchange during which practitioners use their hands as a focus for facilitating healing. This technique was first brought to our attention as a modern healing method by Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN and her colleague, Dora Kunz, in 1972. Therapeutic Touch is used by health professionals, holistic practitioners, therapists, counsellors, clergy, educators and private individuals in hospitals, hospices and palliative care units. Now, with a base of continuing research, Therapeutic Touch is taught and practised throughout the world, including numerous universities and colleges in Canada and the United States. It is accepted in the policies and procedures of an increasing number of health care institutions world wide and as a intervention in a number of Ontario hospitals. For a more detailed description of Therapeutic Touch, please go to the article "What is Therapeutic Touch?". The Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario has produced a DVD, Therapeutic Touch™ - The DVD, designed as an educational view of Therapeutic Touch as developed by Dolores Krieger and Dora Kunz. Our Mission
The Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario promotes the practice and acceptance of Therapeutic Touch as developed by the late Dora Kunz and Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN, and recognizes its effectiveness as a non-invasive complementary modality. Our Goals
The goals of The Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario are to: - Promote educational opportunities in Therapeutic Touch.
- Foster consensus on professional guidelines for practice and conduct.
- Connect individuals with practitioners.
- Support our members' Therapeutic Touch practice.
- Encourage research.
Effects of Therapeutic Touch
Research and experience have shown the effectiveness of Therapeutic Touch in:
- Eliciting a relaxation response and reducing anxiety
- Changing the perception of pain.
- Facilitating the body's natural restorative process.
- Enhancing the rapport between a client and a practitioner
Any condition which could be helped by these effects can benefit from Therapeutic Touch. Disclaimer
Information at this site is provided solely for the user's information and, while thought to be accurate, is provided strictly "as is" and without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. The Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario, its Board of Directors and its members, will not be liable to you for any damages, direct or indirect, or lost profits or data arising out of your use of information provided at this site, or information provided at any other site that can be accessed from this site even if informed of the possibility thereof. Proceeding beyond this disclaimer constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. To Top |
