Q: Is Healing Touch for Animals® accepted and utilized by veterinarians in their veterinary practices?
A: Both holistic and traditional veterinarians and veterinary technicians are learning Healing Touch for Animals® and are integrating the techniques into their veterinary practices. Healing Touch for Animals® is being used as a cooperative healing modality and viable service to their animal patients. Healing Touch for Animals® promotes a cooperative relationship between traditional veterinary medicine and holistic healthcare providing the best healing care for our animal population.
Q: How does Healing Touch for Animals® compare to Healing Touch?
A:  Healing Touch for Animals® Techniques have been developed to supports the larger, more sensitive energy system of the animals. The reception of the animals’ energy field is much greater and therefore some Healing Touch Techniques are not appropriate to use on animals.
The Healing Touch for Animals® Program explains the differences between the human and animal energy systems. All of the techniques presented in Healing Touch for Animals® and Healing Touch are taught to assist in optimum healing.
Q: How young of a child can these techniques be used on?
A:Â Because Healing Touch techniques are so gentle, and can do no harm, there is no age limit. Healing Touch can even work on babies still in the womb.
Q: Can Healing Touch be done long-distance?
A:Â Â Yes, because energy is not limited by time or distance, Healing Touch works just as powerfully whether working with someone one-on-one or at a distance.
Q: How long does a treatment/session last?
A:Â A Healing Touch session can run from 15 to 60 minutes depending on the client’s needs.
Q: Do I have to undress to receive a session?
A:Â No, you do not need to undress to receive a session.
Q: Is Healing Touch like getting a massage?
A:Â The only way Healing Touch is like massage is that you lie on a massage table for the treatment, if you choose. You can also sit on a chair to receive a treatment. Either way, you stay fully clothed but may be asked to remove your shoes.
With massage, muscles are manipulated and pressure is applied. When doing Healing Touch the practitioner uses very light, gentle touch and/or makes sweeping movements with his/her hands near the body.
Q: What if I do not like to be touched?
A:Â Â All the techniques can be done without the practitioner directly touching you and will be just as effective.
Q: Do you make house calls?
A:Â Yes. I have a flexible practice, and see clients in their home, in the hospital or nursing home, or at my home office. I will go wherever the client is. I will come to you! Â The appropriate setting is assessed prior to the first treatment.
Q: What if I do not feel comfortable during a Healing Touch session?
A:Â Feedback is always encouraged and welcome. Please speak up. If you do not feel comfortable, your practitioner can stop working on the part of your body that is giving you discomfort.
Muffy Williams