Therapeutic Touch was developed in 1972 by Dolores Krieger, a Professor of Nursing at New York University and her mentor Dora Kunz. Therapeutic Touch is a type of energy work, an interpretation of several ancient healing practices. It is a consciously directed process of energy exchange during which the practitioner uses the hands as a focus for facilitating healing.
One of the premises of Therapeutic Touch is that we are all made of energy and energy extends beyond one's skin, like heat radiates from a fire. If our energy is running smoothly, we will feel better mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally.
Who is Using Therapeutic Touch?
Therapeutic Touch is currently taught at many colleges and universities around the world. It is used in a variety of settings including hospitals and many organizations. Nurses, doctors, social workers, hospice workers, AIDS caregivers, veterinarians, addiction workers, midwives, and physiotherapists use Therapeutic Touch in their practices.
