Therapeutic Touch

Mary Jane describes in this YouTube video, the integrative therapy known as Therapeutic Touch and her use in hospice nursing.

History of Therapeutic Touch

Therapeutic Touch was developed in the early 1970's by a remarkable woman, Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., R.N., then a Professor of Nursing at New York University, and her mentor, the late Dora Kunz, a well-respected "natural" healer. Together these two women developed a healing form which can be easily taught and easily learned. Dr. Krieger is now a Professor Emerita of Nursing, New York University. Dr. Krieger continues to explore and expand the possibilities of Therapeutic Touch as she actively travels the world to share her knowledge and experiences.

Therapeutic Touch was first conceived as an extension of professional nursing care and was taught by Dr. Krieger in a class aptly called "The Frontiers Of Nursing". These classes marked the first time in history that laying-on-of-hands was taught as a full-time university subject. Health professionals today stand firmly on it's 25 years of effective clinical practice and the solid Therapeutic Touch research that has resulted in it's wide acceptance.