“They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover” (Mark 16:18).  This quote demonstrates how the theory of Healing Touch traces back to the time of the Bible.  The “laying on of hands” tradition of healing in most cultures and spiritual paths travel back thousands of years.  Specifically, the “laying on of hands” represents a Christian religious belief.  Further, the philosophy behind healing touch stems from science.  Ancient texts provided evidence that the energy system was referred to by many cultures. Originally, in the 1600s, Newton’s theory related a human being to a machine with fixed parts.  Today, humans are described as fields with in fields.  Thus, modern day physics supports energetic therapy by saying, “Thought precedes form."  Thought is a form of energy.  Attention (presence) changes the object being observed.  Consequently, the world can only be combined philosophically.  While spirituality and science have been separate since the scientific era, there is a definite rebirth of the idea that everything and everyone are connected.

If we look closely at the ministry of the Early Christians we find they continued the work that Jesus had taught them. That is, when anyone was sick, they prayed, laid on hands and anointed with healing oil all who were sick in body and mind-and they were healed. There are lessons in that for us today if we are to recover the work of Christian healing. Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry starts with the Laying-On of Hands and has the goal of helping churches reclaim healing as the work of the church. When we combine this with prayer and with anointing we put the person is the best light for healing to occur whether it is physical, mental, emotional or spiritual healing.

Prayer, touching and anointing became common practice among the early Christian healers. But what exactly is happening when we extend our hands in faith to heal others? And what happens when we use a therapeutic or medicinal grade essential oil on our hands as we touch one another in faith? The healing touch from our hands is enhanced through the healing of the oils. Are we the source of this healing? God is the source of all healing--we are but the instruments and the oils enhance the healing itself.

WHO CAN BENEFIT?

Healing Touch can benefit people with a multitude of illnesses, as well as take place in different settings.   Primarily, with practice and training, one can learn to store the subtle energy flow through the body to help heal oneself and others. 

            Typically, healing touch is practiced at Healing Centers, Delivery Rooms, Hospitals, Hospices, Accident Scenes, Homes, and Schools.  The following diseases are also closely controlled with Healing Touch:

• Pain Control
• Hypertension
• Skin Problems
• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Cancer
• Grief Management
• Pre/Post Surgical Procedures
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Arthritis
• General Well Being
• Spiritual Enhancement

• Neck and Back Problems
• Anxiety Reduction
• Diabetes
• Wound and Fracture Healing
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Heart and Lung Disease
• Headaches/Migraines
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Rehabilitation
• Disease Prevention