Journey to Peru with Carol Cumes for a Spiritual Andean Adventure & Wellness Experience at Willka T'ika, the premier luxury retreat destination in the heart of Peru's Sacred Valley. This adventure includes a wonderful optional opportunity to learn the healing art of Therapeutic Touch® with our own TTNO Recognized Teachers Gail Lafortune and Arlene Cugelman, both registered nurses, who have been teaching and practicing this effective method for over 20 years. Gail will be offering Level 1 training; Arlene will be offering her Advanced Therapeutic Touch® Workshop, "Silent Mind, Powerful Mind." The event takes place November 30 – December 7, 2019. The
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Therapeutic Touch Level 1 at Margaret Bahen Hospice
Coinciding with Therapeutic Touch Awareness Week, Paula Neilson taught Therapeutic Touch Level 1 at Margaret Bahen Hospice in Newmarket to an enthusiastic group of professionals and volunteers. This amazing group of very caring and compassionate people readily embraced the healing practice of Therapeutic Touch. Next up, TT Level 2 in June!
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Therapeutic Touch at Glen Rhodes United Church Toronto
On Sunday, May 5, members of the Eastminster TT Branch, and the East End Regional Ministry, gave Therapeutic Touch sessions to 13 members of the congregation at Glen Rhodes United Church in Toronto. Everyone commented on how relaxed they felt after their TT sessions. It was a great lead-up to Therapeutic Touch Awareness Week.
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Caledon Spring Fling
To get into the spirit of the TTNO Spring Fling, members of the Caledon branch who were able joined a meditation/drumming circle taking place in the community in honour of the spring equinox. The event was initially organized to raise funds for Bethell Hospice and the drumming was being led by TT member Dale Cimolai. We joined in. It proved to be a wonderful evening for reflective meditation, raising awareness of the power of vibration and community building. In the discussion afterward it turned out several participants had learned TT in the past and they expressed an interest in joining
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Therapeutic Touch in Mexico
Malia C. Ronderos has been on vacation in Mexico. While there, she met with the head of the Oncology Department at the Hospital de la Niñez Oaxaqueña in a small village near the capital city of Oaxaca. She offered to provide Therapeutic Touch to the nurses who are at the forefront of the cancer unit. Malia’s offer was welcomed as the need to provide support for the nurses is well-recognized. Because of the limited financial and human resources available in these hospitals, nurses in general don’t have access to any support to help them process the pain and suffering they witness and experience on
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2019 TTNO Spring Fling
The TTNO is having a "spring fling" fundraiser on March 21. Participate knowing that your TT friends are doing what they love on the same day, whether it be getting outdoors or doing an activity inside. Your choice! Donate by the hour or by the "goal". For example: If you choose to walk your dog for one hour, decide how much you would like to donate for that time. If your goal is to start a yoga or meditation practice and not miss a day for a week or a month, donate by the goal. Donations can be made directly
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TT at Fleming College Health Fair
Once again the TTNO Peterborough Branch were present at the Fleming College Health Fair, , raising awareness about Therapeutic Touch. The event was held on Thursday Feb. 7th, 2019. The goal of this Health Fair is to raise staff and student awareness of the wide range of health promoting services, programs and supports available in the community. There was more interest this year than ever before. Janet McCue spent the day with Craig Niziolek offering treatments and explaining Therapeutic Touch. Jim and Gail Wilson also helped out giving treatments, but had to leave before the event ended and missed the
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Picton Seniors Learn About TT
On February 28, Alison Cooke spoke to a small gathering of seniors at the Picton Community Care for Seniors offices. A PowerPoint presentation introduced the group to Therapeutic Touch, its benefits and background. Following the presentation, Alison gave a TT treatment to one of the participants. Questions followed. Alison will be teaching Level 1 Therapeutic Touch at this location over two days, April 15 & 17.
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Central West Palliative Care Network Conference November 2018
Therapeutic Touch sessions were offered to participants and reps at the Central West Palliative Care Network Conference in Brampton. A steady stream of people had a chance to experience the benefits of TT, many for the first time. Kudos to Nancy Hall for organizing the complementary therapies section, supported by Pete H. and Jim Metson. Well done Pete, Jim and Nancy!
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Zoomer Conference, Toronto 2018
Congratulations to Marlene George who once again facilitated a very successful Wellness Health Fair October 27-28 at the now annual Zoomer Conference in Toronto. Marlene was happy to report that 38 practitioners from a variety of modalities participated in the two day event and that 460+ attendees took advantage of the opportunity to have a session with these amazing volunteers. Therapeutic Touch was represented by five practitioners: C. Hsiung, C. Stark, E. Mask, J. Duguay Kral and J. Bishop. Well done! Marlene also reported that she is looking forward to being invited back next year, Sat Oct 26 and Sun Oct
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