Nursing class reaches out with a soft touch
Kristen Howell
Issue date: 11/20/08 Section: News
Whether it be a painful sports injury, intense migraines, or even just a little extra stress over that psychology final, Capital University's Nursing 350 class, Holistic Healing: Therapeutic Touch, feels that they may have the solution for you.
Therapeutic Touch (TT) is a holistic therapy grounded in art and science, which focuses on the overall wellness of the individual.
Countless studies, qualitative and quantitative, have helped this practice to gain credibility in the scientific community.
Deborah Shields, a qualified Therapeutic Touch therapist and instructor of the class at Capital, explains further, "Each energy field has a rhythm, a balanced, even flow. When there is a problem internally, there is a change in the energy field. It can be caused by anything from a life limiting illness to tension from having to wait in traffic."
She stresses, however, that Therapeutic Touch should not be viewed as a medical treatment. "We offer an assessment of the field and, through intervention, help to balance the energy field," she stated.
Autumm Caines, Academic Technology Specialist, has received several of these treatments.
She describes the energy of the room in which the Therapeutic Touch therapists work as calm and soothing. "I sit with my eyes closed, and the practitioner works just above my body and may actually lay their hands on me in areas that are holding a lot of tension," she adds.
She views the experience as very calming, claiming that, "As they work, I can feel lots of the little pains and tensions melt away."
Deborah Janssen, a faculty member in the Nursing department, believes strongly in the holistic focus of care through complementary therapies. She adds, "These practices are also of personal interest. I work with recognized professional practitioners on faculty, and have been a participant at the fall Campus Health fair and at various professional workshops."
Although the Therapeutic Touch class is offered in the Nursing department, students from any major can find benefits to learning this practice.
Therapeutic Touch (TT) is a holistic therapy grounded in art and science, which focuses on the overall wellness of the individual.
Countless studies, qualitative and quantitative, have helped this practice to gain credibility in the scientific community.
Deborah Shields, a qualified Therapeutic Touch therapist and instructor of the class at Capital, explains further, "Each energy field has a rhythm, a balanced, even flow. When there is a problem internally, there is a change in the energy field. It can be caused by anything from a life limiting illness to tension from having to wait in traffic."
She stresses, however, that Therapeutic Touch should not be viewed as a medical treatment. "We offer an assessment of the field and, through intervention, help to balance the energy field," she stated.
Autumm Caines, Academic Technology Specialist, has received several of these treatments.
She describes the energy of the room in which the Therapeutic Touch therapists work as calm and soothing. "I sit with my eyes closed, and the practitioner works just above my body and may actually lay their hands on me in areas that are holding a lot of tension," she adds.
She views the experience as very calming, claiming that, "As they work, I can feel lots of the little pains and tensions melt away."
Deborah Janssen, a faculty member in the Nursing department, believes strongly in the holistic focus of care through complementary therapies. She adds, "These practices are also of personal interest. I work with recognized professional practitioners on faculty, and have been a participant at the fall Campus Health fair and at various professional workshops."
Although the Therapeutic Touch class is offered in the Nursing department, students from any major can find benefits to learning this practice.
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