Energy Medicine — Therapeutic Touch

Therapeutic touch is a therapy, derived from the ancient technique of laying of the hands, in which a practitioner passes their hands over another person’s body to identify energy imbalances and promote healing using their own healing energy (nccam.nih.gov). By becoming attuned to the patient’s conditions, the practitioner is able to reorient the patient’s energy and promote health. 

Potential Application for Children with Cancer

Therapeutic touch is a non-invasive technique which may be helpful for children with cancer who may be experiencing stress, high blood pressure, pain, or anxiety.

Last updated: October 13, 2009