Therapeutic Touch International Association

Therapeutic Touch has been a part of research-based practice since its development. Dr. Krieger’s initial research demonstrated that the Therapeutic Touch interaction could increase hemoglobin levels in recipients as previous studies had indicated that chlorophyll content could be increased in healer treated plants. This finding was one of the first that allowed quantitative biochemical measurements in humans to detect healing energy effects (Gerber, 2001).

We were incorporated in 1979 as Nurse Healers Professional Associates International, Inc.(NH-PAI) and in 2008 began doing business as Therapeutic Touch International Association (TTIA). NH-PAI is the credentialing arm of the organization and TTIA is the membership arm.

Our Mission

It is the mission of Therapeutic Touch International Association (TTIA) to lead, inspire and advance excellence in Therapeutic Touch ® as a healing practice and lifeway.

Our Beginning

Therapeutic Touch has been a part of research-based practice since its development. Dr. Krieger’s initial research demonstrated that the Therapeutic Touch interaction could increase hemoglobin levels in recipients as previous studies had indicated that chlorophyll content could be increased in healer treated plants.

Our Definition

Therapeutic Touch® is a holistic, evidence-based practice that incorporates the intentional and compassionate use of universal energy to promote balance and well-being.

Therapeutic Touch® is a holistic, evidence-based practice that incorporates the intentional and compassionate use of universal energy to promote balance and well-being in all aspects of the individual: body, mind, and spirit.

The Co-Creators of Therapeutic Touch

wp44c41ad7_06Since these studies in the early 70’s, there has been numerous research studies on TT, including doctoral and masters theses. Therapeutic Touch is currently taught in more than 100 countries and it has been taught to over 200,000 individuals in the United States, Canada and around the world.

wp61c25919_06Therapeutic Touch has been a part of research-based practice since its development. Dr. Krieger’s initial research demonstrated that the Therapeutic Touch interaction could increase hemoglobin levels in recipients as previous studies had indicated that chlorophyll content could be increased in healer treated plants. This finding was one of the first that allowed quantitative biochemical measurements in humans to detect healing energy effects (Gerber, 2001).

So, grab a cup of tea, relax and enjoy all you will discover as you move through the TTIA website. We would love to hear your reflections, thoughts and questions. Feel free to contact us at [email protected]


Featured Story

 

Dee Krieger

DOLORES KRIEGER, PhD, RN KEYNOTE SPEECH 2017 CONGRESS

 

 
Compassion as Power in the Transpersonal Healing Practices of Therapeutic Touch:A Highly Human Function    Dee Krieger, PhD, RN
Therapeutic Touch International Association’s Fourth International Congress

April 21-23, 2017            Chicago, Illinois USA

Therapeutic Touch as transpersonal healing starts with a deep yearning, almost a felt need or an irresistible urge to be compassionate to a healing partner, a healee, who is ill, in trauma, wounded, or approaching end of life.  Such compelling, often emotionally-moving summons to compassion in action we have recently designated as The Call1.  Specifically, The Call is that undeniable inner prompting; a Call arising out of the deep stillness of one’s Being to help or to heal.  In committed response, the Therapeutic Touch therapist (TTrx) shifts into an altered state as she assumes a sustained centering of her consciousness, and remains in that state throughout the healing session.  Consequently, in using the Therapeutic Touch method, it is compassion, one of the higher human functions, that is the constant companion of the transpersonal-sensitive psychodynamic background of the TTrx’ healing style. Dee’s Chicago Paper – COMPASSION AS POWER