​​​​         Healing Touch California

     A Network for All Healing Touch Practitioners & Students


FEATURE STORIES

The following stories are a selection of archived features from the "News & Features" section on our home page and enewsletter, written by Healing Touch California's Board of Directors, the Communications Committee, and others to inform and inspire our Healing Touch community.

MIRAGLO FOUNDATION, SERVING LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY 
Interview of Rauni King by Deb Saxtor, Enewsletter Author
HT CA is fortunate to have Miraglo Foundation as our first sponsor for the 2017 Annual Symposium.  Miraglo Foundation Founder, Rauni Prittinen King was part of the original steering committee that established HT CA, and it is with gratitude that we find her organization stepping in to support our community again, as a sponsor. We talked to Rauni about what types of projects the foundation likes to fund.  More>

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2017 CHANGES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
By Deb Saxtor, Enewsletter Author
We are fortunate to have volunteers to take on the leadership roles on the Board of Directors. Learn of the value and legacy of those who completed their terms.  Meet who will plan, manage, grow the organization, and hold the vision that has guided Healing Touch California over the years.​  More>


JOURNALING FOR SELF-CARE AND DEVELOPMENT
By Anne L. Day, BSN, MA, HNB-BC, CHTP/I
Writing in a journal can access deep healing responses. Through my practice as a Healing Touch practitioner and Holistic Nurse, I have practiced using the journal to facilitate healing. More> 


​THE ART OF VOLUNTEERING
By Michele Bernhardt, CHTP, RM/I
As we move from Level 1 to more advanced classes to finally becoming certified Healing Touch practitioners, most HT students turn to volunteer opportunities to practice their skills.  More>

REPLENISH YOUR VITAL LIFE FORCE ENERGY
By Loree K. Oberle-Edwards, RDH, DD, CHTP, HTCP/I
With sufficient self-care and a few simple tools, you are able to quickly and easily let go of energies that you may take on from others and replenish your vital life force energy.  More> 

HEALING TOUCH & HOSPICE
By Ann Seckinger, MM, BCC, CHTP
A series of three articles on Healing Touch and hospice, including:  A Pain-free Breakfast,  Calming Restless Agitation and Easing the Headache of a Hospice Patient's Daughter-in-law. More> 

PENDULUM POWER
By Michele Bernhardt, CHTP, RM/I
Many of us are introduced to pendulums when we take our Healing Touch Level 1 class, often via a white peppermint Lifesaver tied to the end of a string.  More>



SELF CARE:  SHINE MORE BRIGHTLY EACH DAY
By Caroline Elliott, RN, BScN, HTPA
Coordinator of the lunchtime breakout session at Healing Touch California's 2013 Annual Regional Symposium, Carolyn captured attendees comments about the many ways they practice good self care.  More>


HEART CENTERED LUNCHING
By Caroline Elliott, RN, BScN, HTPA
The lunch time break-out session at our 8th Annual Regional Symposium focused on ways to become heart centered.  Caroline Elliott, who coordinated the event, relates details on ideas that attendees shared.  Read more>

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THE MAGIC OF OUR CONNECTIONS
By Carol Kinney, RN, BSN, HNC, HTCP/I
​Carol Kinney's inspiring article discusses the value of the lasting bonds that form between Healing Touch instructors and students.  Read more>


EAST BAY NETWORK:  CONNECT, SUPPORT AND INSPIRE
By Jeri Lawson
Healing Touch support groups are a huge resource for healers.
The Healing Touch Network of the East Bay and San Francisco (HTNEB/SF) is where our local Healing Touch community comes together to connect, support and inspire each other. Read more>


ENHANCING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE
By Deb Saxton
Anything that has to do with patient centered care speaks to the heart of any Healing Touch Practitioner. Healing Touch California members Lisa Golden and Cathy McJannet have been working with an innovative program that takes the hospital experience and patient care to new levels at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. Read more>


PLEASE TOUCH ME 
A poem by Phyllis K. Davis  Read more>


ANIMALS AND HEALING TOUCH
Interview of Madeleine Ferbal by Deb Saxton
Madeleine Ferbal joined the HTCA Board to represent one of our affiliate organizations, Healing Touch for Animals® (HTA). In our conversation, she tells us about the organization, the difference between working on humans and animals, and how interconnected we are to our pets. Providing Healing Touch for our pets, she told us, can not only make a difference for the animal, it can make a difference in us, as well.   Read more>


LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR YOUR HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF THE PLANET
by Deb Saxton
When asked what she does now, Dr. Mimi Guarneri, a cardiologist, responds “I create health.” She was the morning keynote speaker at our recent regional Symposium held in San Diego. In her presentation, she displayed with impactful slides, rich in research studies, and talked about the experiences that led her to change the way she approaches health — locally and globally.   Read more >>


THE GIFTS OF VIBRATIONAL MEDICINE
by Deb Saxton
According to Dr. Lysne, Heart Path is a guided meditation that teaches self-love in order to bring about inner peace. “Self-love is the key of healing vibrationally,” she stated. It integrates aspects of ourselves that may be impacting our health, our lives, and our ability to find grace. “It brings us into vibrational balance. It is the heart of vibrational medicine,” she said.   Read more>>