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“My Helpful Healing Touch” is a class for children between 1st and 5th grade accompanied by an adult. Pre-teen and teen classes also available. Children have an innate awareness about […]

I don’t know about you, but to me it feels as if a lot is shifting, in both our internal and external environments. Something that always helps when we need […]

During our initial appointment, my client Anne, an active woman in her 20s, shared with me a challenging health history. She contracted Lyme Disease five years ago and went through […]

    This funding opportunity is open to public and private organizations to determine the efficacy of Healing Touch Level 3 techniques. In 1997, HTWF was originated by Janet Mentgen, […]

I love this time of year with all the fresh local produce. This article from Make It Better magazine caught my eye. I plan to enjoy a couple new recipes this […]

During the summer months, we are surrounded by so much abundance in the natural world. What a great time to harness that energy in a way that mindfully supports our […]

The main goal of any energy medicine modality, including Healing Touch, is to help people find relief from illness, pain, and stress by clearing blocked energy and balancing energy. Clients […]

“For the Shipibo, the Universe is made of song and everything in it has a pattern that can be sung.” (From the documentary “Woven Songs of the Amazon,” produced and […]

One of my favorite things about my shamanic healing clinic is that it’s attended by people of all ages, races, and genders. I love the diversity of my clientele, knowing […]

Many people experience anxiety or trepidation when they embark on a new approach to healing. My client Craig admitted to many fears when we began working together. He worried about […]

I love summer because it allows me to joyfully take my morning practice outside. Standing barefoot on the cool, dewy ground with my face to the sun, I extend my […]

This week marked the summer solstice, bringing us sunny skies, longer days, and a wonderful sense of freedom and play. As we officially step into the season, it’s a great […]

Ever hear yourself saying these words? I need to gather my energy. I need to be more balanced. I want to feel calm and centered. This is exactly what Yolande […]

For the past several weeks, I have been writing about pain, including a variety of methods for pain relief , the connection between trauma and physical pain, and the research that […]

David was thoroughly discouraged when he came to see me. He suffered from chronic pain in his neck, shoulders, and hips, and had already invested a lot of time and […]

May is Mental Health Awareness month, a fitting time to take a deeper look at how emotional and mental distress can play a part in chronic pain. Earlier this month […]

Imagine picking up a one-pound rock and holding it in your hand with your arm extended. Easy, right? Keep holding it…keep holding it…and it won’t take long before your arm […]

When we try to think of ways to improve the quality of our health and well being, we usually think about things like diet, exercise, adequate sleep, and supportive relationships. […]

Did you take my quiz in last week’s newsletter? I asked: How Well Do You Know Your Creative Energy? When you experience a burst of creativity, where do you feel […]

A lot of people are exploring the benefits of meditation, but I often hear the concern: “I can’t meditate. It is too hard to sit still!” For those of you […]