Guest guest Posted May 5, 1999 Report Share Posted May 5, 1999 Michelle Hughes wrote: > > Thanks. I knew the two were related but didn't know how they differed. > How would you yourself say they differ in practice. Would Healing > Touch be more varied? > Well, Therapeutic Touch is undoubtedly the most researched technique in current energetic bodywork practice; it's been around a long time, it has a good solid background and a lot of hospitals have policy & procedure statements in place for using it with patients. Even the bad press of the JAMA article based on the science project of a child whose mother is a member of a Colorado skeptic's society has not affected professional opinion about TT. After all, the project wasn't about TT. It was about whether the energy field was palpable ;-) Healing Touch certainly gives the practitioner a bigger tool box to work with, since it is composed of many different kinds of techniques, and not just one. There is starting to be more research that is specific to the techniques used in HT. Some TT people consider HT an upstart program. It is important to note that Janet's vision is that one day there will be a person in every home that can do energy work, and that she is not " competing " with other energy work programs. She encourages people who attend HT to pursue studies with others (such as Brennan or Kreiger/Kunz) if they want to deepen their knowledge or use of their work. It would be impossible in the program's weekend formats to thoroughly cover all the systems represented. In addition, systems like Reiki, Polarity, CST and Jin Shin are not included. It is a good way to get an eclectic introduction to energy work that has practical application right away and leaves you with a lot to think about and pursue independantly if you want to. Hope this helps. -- Blessings, Crow " Look for Rainbows in the Darkness " -- Caroline Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT B*A*L*A*N*C*E Awakening the Inner Healer with " A Nurturing Touch " http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/5114/ Make a connection... // Bodywork's your life? Join Body_Work... //Body_Work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 1999 Report Share Posted May 5, 1999 Caroline, That overview of TT and HT was great! It's all so fascinating. I have a mish-mash of healing modalities: some shiatsu/Chinese medicine/acupuncture/ swedish massage, Reiki, Ama Deus, Barbara Brennan chelation et al, herbalism, etc. I am looking for more people to share with in my area - Philadelphia - if people are interested. I know of some Reiki shares and healing circles but not too many in this area. Around here, there seem to be lots of people charging $$ for services, etc., but not much sharing. Where are you located, Caroline? Any Philly area people, feel free to email me personally or announce yourself on the list. Michelle _______ Get your free @ address at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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