Healing Touch Program™: Student Support

Healing Touch Support Groups

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Arizona

Healing Touch of Havasu
Meets at variable times and dates call for details 928-453-5734 Open to all Level 1 Healing Touch students and those seeking information on self healing techniques. Contact: Renee Good 928-453-5734

Colorado

Northern Colorado Healing Touch Network
Meets second Tuesday, every other month at 7 pm. Opportunity for HT Practitioners to share ideas and support one another on our personal and career paths in energy work. We often have guest speakers covering a variety of holistic health topics to support us on our own paths of healing and wholeness. Contact: Lauri Yturiaga at lwhitted@comcast.netfor more information
North Front Range Healing Touch Clinic and Support Group
Meets the first and third Thursdays 6:30p.m. to 9:00p.m. Location: 1500 Hover St., Longmont, CO, Westview Presbyterian Church An open to the public clinic is held the first Thursday of every month. Practitioners arrive at 6:30 with appointments taken at 7pm and 9pm. Support group with opportunities for technique review, personal growth and sharing. Our group is open to Level 1 Healing Touch students through Certified Practitioners/Instructors. Contact: Susie Rolando 303-449-3231 susie.rolando@comcast.net

Florida

St. Joseph's Hospital Healing Touch Enhancement Group,
Tampa FL
The Healing Touch Enhancement Group at St. Joseph's Hospital meets the 3rd Monday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. It is open to those who have taken a level one class through to those who are certified practitioners. We begin with meditation, discuss how participants are using the work within the community, discuss questions/concerns and trade HT treatments. Location: St. Joseph's Hospital. 3002 W. Dr. Martin Luther Kink Jr. Blvd, Tampa, Florida, 33607. The Medical Arts Building at MLK and MacDill St.
Contact: Tammy Dragel, CHTP at 813-870-4766 tammy.dragel@baycare.org

Miami-Dade County Healing Touch Support Group
Meets every first Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm Please call/email contact information for specific dates. Our intention is to provide a supportive Healing Touch Community for all levels of students and practitioners. We begin with a centering & grounding meditation followed by healing excahnges,discussion of any questions related to HT. Provide guidance and support. Please bring pillows, blankets and a massage table if you have one. Please RSVP 2 days prior to the designated date. Location Baptist Hospital Auditorium (3rd floor) 8900 N. Kendall Dr
Contact: Aleida Drozdowicz RN,CHTP/I (305) 505-6646 Adrozdowicz@aol.com

South Florida Healing Touch Support Group
The South Florida Healing Touch support group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7:00-9:00pm. We begin with a brief meditation, discuss any questions or issues students/practitioners may have, and then practice giving and receiving HT techniques. All levels of students and practitioners are welcome. Location: Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale FL. Contact: Marcia A Gill, RN, CHTP 954-494-2849 or marciag@bellsouth.net.

Palm Beach County Healing Touch Support Group
The Palm Beach County Healing Touch Support Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00-9:00 pm. Our primary goal is to create a supportive Healing Touch Community for all levels of students and practitioners. We begin by discussing any questions or issues, then after a centering and grounding meditation, give and receive Healing Touch sessions. Supportive feedback and guidance is available regarding Healing Touch techniques. Location: Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, 3360 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Contact: Ilene Gottlieb, RN, CHTP, CMI, CQP - (561) 694-8408 or healingig@aol.com.

Georgia

Atlanta Healing Touch Practice Group
Atlanta, Georgia The Atlanta Healing Touch Practice Group meets once a month, second Monday of the month from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. The group's purpose is to provide practitioners and students of Healing Touch time to review techniques, field questions and practice self-care by giving and receiving a treatment. We begin with a brief meditation, then discuss HT related issues/news/questions, review a particular method and then have an exchange. All levels, from newbies to seasoned are welcome. Please bring a massage table if you have one. Call Ines Hoster , MS, CHTP/I at 404-257-1843 for more information, directions and confirmation. Due to travels the date or meeting place may change.

Hawaii

Waimea Healing Touch Support Group
The Waimea Healing Touch Support Group meets at North Hawaii Community Hospital, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 5:30pm. The intention of this group is to offer all levels of Healing Touch practitioners and students support and guidance. We share our experiences with Healing Touch, review techniques and exchange treatments. Contact Becky Jacobs 808 937-4520 or e-mail rukindhawaii@aol.com

Illinois

Chicago Illinois Center for Healing Touch & Holistic Nursing
We met the third Thursday of every month 7PM to 9PM Please RSVP to Peg at (773) 274-7534. Location: North side of Chicago in Rogers Park Howard and Western area. This is a meeting for gathering, sharing, practicing, and a time to connect. The meeting opens with time to reflect, renew and set the intention. Self care is the foundation and learning and growing are the objectives. EVERYONE is welcome! Contact: Peg Olson RN BSN CHTP/I (773) 274-7534 pegolson@comcast.net
Southern Illinois Healing Touch Support Group
The group meets the first Saturday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. unless a Healing Touch class will be in sesion. We begin with a brief meditation, discuss any questions or issues students/practitioners may have, and then practice giving and receiving HT techniques. All levels of students and practitioners are welcome. Location: A Therapeutic Touch Day Spa and Massage School Old IL Route 13, Marion, IL 62959 Contact: Loie Alen, touchingpaws@aol.com, 618-201-7957, http://touchingpaws.com
Glenview Healing Touch Practice Group
Meets the third Saturday of the month from 10:00-12:30. Location: Northshore Healing Centre 222 Waukegan Road, Glenview North of Golf Road; South of Glenview Road; on the West side of the street. This practice group is open to students and practitioners of all levels. It is an opportunity to connect with other Healing Touch professionals, share news/events/experiences,review techniques, and participate in a Healing Touch exchange (giving and receiving) Suggested donation: $10.00 Please RSVP to: Katie Oberlin, CHTP. Contact: Katie Oberlin, CHTP katieoberlin@comcast.net 847-736-5911, www.nshealing.com
Healing Touch Book Discussion Group
Meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30-9:00. Location: Northshore Healing Centre, 222 Waukegan Road, Glenview North of Golf Road; South of Glenview Road; on the West side of the street. This group is open to Healing Touch students, practitioners, and instructors, as well as anyone interested in energy healing. Each meeting includes social time, followed by meditation and discussion of the month's selection. For information regarding the monthly book, go to www.nshealing.com or contact Katie Oberlin, CHTP. Please RSVP to Katie. Newcomers and friends are always welcome! Contact: Katie Oberlin, CHTP katieoberlin@comcast.net 847-736-5911 www.nshealing.com

Indiana

Healing Touch of NW Indiana
Meets Wednesdays from 6p - 7:30p. Location: Hobart, Indiana, St. Mary Medical Center - 1500 S. Lake Park Ave, Conference Room 3A. Enter west door, cross lobby to "wall of water" turn left and proceed to end of hallway. Open to Level 1 Healing Touch students through Certified Practitioners. The intention of this group is for sharing, guidance and support from peers. Register: 219-836-3477 or 1-866-836-3477. Contact: Barbara Stanivuk, CHTP, 219-980-3630 healingtouchnwi@comcast.net or Linda Aimone, RNC, CHTP 219-884-9668.

Minnesota

Avon/Albany area Support group
We take turn at each others houses in and around Avon NW of St. Cloud MN. We meet every other Tuesday. Description: Practice HT techniques on each other. sharing, guidance and support. For more information contact: Shari Streit HTP, 763-482-1666 or home 320-845-2019. Sharikay19@hotmail.com
Lakeview Healing Touch Support Group
Location: Lakeview Hospital, Hulings Room 927 Churchill Street West, Stillwater, MN 55082 Meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 6p-8p Description: There is no fee for this group and all Levels are welcome! The intention of this group is for sharing, guidance and support from peers. To include discussion of various related topics, technique review and healing exchanges. Please RSVP. Note we also have a HT volunteer program at Lakeview! Contact: Mary Helen Syverson: Work: 651-430-4544, Home: 651-439-3128 mhs@lakeview.org
Regions Hospital HT Exchange and Support Group
Our group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The group facilitator is on staff in the Regions Complementary Care Therapy program and is a CHTP. In addition to the monthly group, we offer students and practitioners the opportunity to give back to their community by volunteering Healing Touch services with guidance and support to our inpatient population. The purpose of this group is to practice Healing Touch techniques and to exchange Healing Touch sessions with other students/practitioners. This group promotes self care of the practitioner and emphasizes the importance of receiving as part of our growth as healers. Anyone who has completed any level of Healing Touch education and who desires the opportunity to practice techniques, receive Healing Touch, and network with colleagues is welcome to attend. Location: We meet monthly at Regions Hospital St Paul, MN. Contact: Please RSVP if you plan to join us so we can plan accordingly. If you are able to bring a table let me know. Call Joyce Rudenick 651-254-1497 or email: joyce.m.rudenick@healthpartners.com

New Jersey

Tri-State Healing Touch Support/Practice Group
Tri-State Healing Touch Support/Practice Group meets at the Wellspring Center for Yoga & Health, 19 North Centre Street, Merchantville, NJ on the 2nd Friday of Every Month from 7PM-10PM. Open to Level 1 Healing Touch students through Certified Practitioners. $5 participant fee to cover space rental. The intention of this group is for sharing, guidance and support from peers. To include discussion of various related topics, technique review and healing exchanges. Please RSVP. Contact: Dawn M. Peralta,RN, HTP, (609) 929- 4309 or e-mail: Anewdawn03@comcast.net

New Mexico

Healing Touch High Mesa Healing Center
Meets on Thursdays at 2pm. Location: Alto, NM Please check our web site for directions www.highmesahealing.com Open to all levels of HT students and practitioners. This is practice time. Everyone gets worked on and get to work as well. A time to share experiences and challenges in their practices. Guidance and support from peers. Contact: Barbara Mader,RN,CHTP, High Mesa Healing Center&, 575-336-7777 or email mader@valornet.com, www.highmesahealing.com

New York

Healing Touch Troy Practice Group
Meets on Second Tuesday of every month; 7 to 9 pm. Location: 17 Stratton Circle, Troy, NY. We have stimulating and thought-provoking discussions on every topic related to Healing Touch, we review techniques, we do Healing Touch exchanges and we connect with and support each other. All are welcome. Contact: Catherind Jura 518-235-6057.

North Carolina

Triangle Energy Networkers
Meets Quarterly, the third Thursday of the month from 630-830pm. Location: Raleigh, North Carolina. The Compass Rose Healing Arts @ Doctor's Vision Center. 4201 Lake Boone Trail, across from REX Hospital. Description: Triangle Energy Networkers is open to ALL Healing Touch Students and Practitioners, as well as those interested in learning more about Healing Touch. Our primary goal is to strengthen and expand the Healing Touch Community through networking, sharing of ideas, resources and heart-centered camaraderie. Contact: Contact Kimberley Korb via email: Kim@TCRHA.com

Greensboro Healing Touch Support Group
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday morning, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Followed by lunch together. Location: Unity Church, 1935 Opal Drive, Greensboro, NC. The intention of the support group is to provide sessions for each other and to help new practitioners practice the techniques. We support each other and share individual needs. Occasionally, we share something new that we have learned. Our time is open-ended to meet the needs that particular day. We welcome new practitioners. There are no fees. Contact: RSVP to Karla Greene at 336 887-6337 or Lundee Amos 336 288-2654.

Ohio

Hudson Healing Touch Practice/Support Group
Meets on the fourth Monday of every month from 6:30-8:30 PM. Location: Crossroads Hospice, 1742 Georgetown Rd., Suite J, Hudson, OH 44236 Open to Level 1 Healing Touch students through Certified Practitioners. The main intention is to promote self-care through exchanges and includes sharing, guidance and review of techniques. Please RSVP. Contact: Nancy Strick, RN, CHTP, CHTI nancy@healingtouchhudson.com, 330-656-3425, www.healingtouchhudson.com
Akron Healing Touch Practice/Support Group
Meets on the second Monday of every month from 9:30-11:30 AM. Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect Street, Akron, OH 44304 Open to Level 1 Healing Touch students through Certified Practitioners. The main intention is to promote self-care through exchanges and includes sharing, guidance and review of techniques. Please RSVP. Contact: Nancy Strick, RN, CHTP, CHTI nancy@healingtouchhudson.com, 330-656-3425, www.healingtouchhudson.com

Texas

San Antonio Healing Touch Practice Group
Meet on the fourth Sunday of each month from 3-5pm. · Review techniques, ask questions about your practice and techniques, network with other HT students and exchange treatments with other students. Please bring a massage table if you have one. Location: TBA E-Mail for more information: Lisa Gordon

Virginia

Midlothian Healing Touch Practice Group
Times and Dates: Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7-9:30 pm. Location: in a private home in Midlothian, VA. The meeting begins with updates, new ideas and meditation. We divide into pairs to give and receive HT techniques. Each person may receive guidance on any HT technique. All levels are welcome. It is free and each person is asked to furnish a blanket and a pillow. Contact: Please RSVP Ann Rust CHTP/I, HTCP/I at 1-804-378-4606 or annrust1@verizon.net

Washington

Seattle Healing Touch Practice Group
Each group starts with a technique being demonstrated and reviewed, exchanging with each other. The rest of the time is spent in exchanges, case review, sharing, net working and supporting one another. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month for all levels. 2nd Tuesday of the month for those who have completed Level 4 and above. Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Contact: Keela Marshall,RN,CNP,HTCI 206-545-7387 kwellness@earthlink.net
Healing Touch Thursday Morning Group
Meets on Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. On the second Thursday we go to St Mary's convent to provide Healing Touch to the retired Sisters of St Joseph of Peace. Location: At Christina Brugman's house. Our group is free and open to anyone who has taken a Level 1 class or higher. We exchange treatments, offer support, review techniques, and form community. Contact Christina Brugman at 425 821 3605 or cebrug@aol.com , information and/or to be put on the e-mail reminder list.

Wisconsin

Fond du Lac-Nazareth Court Group
Meets 1st Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This group is open to all levels of healing touch students and practitioners. It provides an opportunity to network, review techniques and discuss other related energy healing issues. Working in groups of twos and threes each participant is able to give and receive healing work. Contact S. Janet Ahler 920-923-7993 or Email: jahlercsa@yahoo.com

Fond du Lac-Fond du Lac Center for Spirituality and Healing Group
Meets 3rd Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m This group is open to students level 3 and higher. The group provides free healing touch sessions for the public. It provides an opportunity for students to network, review techniques and discuss other related energy healing issues. Contact Susan Ciesla 920-921-9404 Email: susan@fcsh.org

Appleton-Massage Connection Group
Meets 1st Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m. This group is open to all levels of healing touch students and practitioners. It provides an opportunity to network, review techniques and discuss other related energy healing issues. Working in groups of twos and threes each participant is able to give and receive healing work. Healing Touch students Level 3 and higher provide free Healing Touch sessions for the public. Contact Rosann Geiser 920-830-1632 Email: rosie@associatesforlife.com

Canada

Healing Touch Calgary
Alberta
Support groups are held throughout the City. Please visit our web site at http://www.healingtouchcalgary.com for more information. Description: Most groups are open to all levels of Healing Touch. One group is restricted to Level 3 and higher. Some groups may require you bring a table to the practice session. We meet to network with our HT colleagues and to grow and practice our skills. Contact: Don Watt, President dwatt@telus.net
Web site: http://www.healingtouchcalgary.com