For 25 years, Chris has worked in a children's hospital in the pediatric intensive care unit as a certified child life specialist/coordinator helping children and teens cope with trauma, acute/chronic illness and hospitalization. She incorporated relaxation methods/healing touch with many teens and their families in the pediatric hematology/oncology unit as well, assisting them in coping with all aspects of hospitalization.  She is a certified healing touch practitioner, and created her own practice, A Touch of Healing...For Your Mind, Body & Soul, specializing in working with older children, teens and adults (out of her office or in the home).  Chris also studies Native American Healing and is an Everyday Shamanic Practitioner.  

I have been studying Healing Touch energy therapy since 2009. I became a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner in 2015 and became an instructor of course 1 in January of 2021. I have been active in building a Healing Touch community in Northern California coordinating several courses, through this work I have had the opportunity to be present for and experience many classes. These experiences have enabled me to be a better instructor, practitioner and person.

I have earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Simpson University and have been trained in Mind and Body Medicine through The Mind Body Institute.

Since March 2017 I am certified Healing Touch Practioner. I use HT in my daily work with people with; Addiction problems, psychiatric disorders, mental disorders.
I am a co-owner of an residential care facility. in this facility we give care to those people 24/7.  Half of the team is now trained in HT and applies this to our patients.

Other HT related activities are;
- giving workshops.
- Giving HT to veterans.
- A small practice for private clients.

Since April 2017, I am a member of the board of Healing Beyond Borders Netherlands. I will pay particular attention to:
- Presentation and public relations.
- Integrating Healing Touch into mental health care.
- Professionalization of the foundation.

Cathy is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. She has been using healing touch since 1996. She was trained as a certified surgery technician at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lafayette and has furthered her education at the University of Indianapolis, IUPUI, and also, ISD taking Sign Language Classes. She retired as a teaching assistant at Park Tudor School, where she taught sign language and produced the year end videos. Cathy is a member of Healing Touch International and also a member of the Association of Surgical Technologists for over 39 years, last working in 1998 at White County Memorial Hospital.. She has volunteered at the Gennesaret Clinic and Cathedral High School and has been on several mission trips to El Salvador. Cathy has been married to her husband, Joe, for 54 years. They have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. She enjoys quilting, reading and gardening.

RN, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Certified Massage Practitioner (CA #59480).  I was part of the Scripps Hospital Encinitas Healing Touch Team from  2011 to 2016.  I am currently attending classes at Mira Costa College to extend my skills in complementary therapies.

Pamela Potenzo is a registered nurse with over 30 years of extensive experience creating wellness for clients in the hospital, community and corporate setting. She graduated with honors and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Pamela is nationally board certified in Holistic Nursing (HNB-BC) and founded and chairs the American Holistic Nursing Association (AHNA) Coachella Valley, Ca. Chapter. Pamela holds certifications in Feng Shui, Healing Touch, Life, Career and Wellness coaching. As a self employed educator and consultant she offers presentations and programs that focus on integrative wellness strategies for clients and their environments. She also serves as adjunct faculty for the BirchTree Center for Healthcare Transformation. As a wellness advocate, Pamela believes people can empower themselves and improve their health by integrating the best of both Eastern and Western healthcare practices.

Susan is a RN and Certified Healing Touch Practitioner/Instructor. She enjoys traveling, and is available to teach Course 1, 2 and 3 anywhere in the US or overseas!

She teaches Healing Touch at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN and in several states.

Her Healing Touch and Spiritual Direction practice specializes in self-care, mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being, pre/post op surgery, acute and chronic disease including pain management. 

She mentors Healing Touch students and co-leads a Healing Touch team for a local congregation. Her 35 year nursing career includes medical-surgical patient care and education, clinic triage, and case management.

“May we set the intention to be our best, most authentic selves for the highest good of all.”

After experiencing her first Healing Touch session, Cathy was hooked. Wanting to spread the beauty of Healing Touch, she became Certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner and then Instructor. Cathy retired from a career in Accounting and opened her Healing Touch practice - Peace Within Healing Touch, L3C. She is a Reiki Master/Instructor and has studied Sacred Geometry. In addition to teaching Foundations of Healing Touch: Course 1, Cathy mentors Certification students and offers practice sessions for new students. She continues to work privately with clients - both in person and remotely, and volunteers as often as she can, providing complimentary sessions to those in need. As a member of Healing Beyond Borders, Cathy serves on the Marketing/Membership Committee and is a member of the Biofield Research Interest Group. She serves as a volunteer practitioner and the Board Treasurer for the Healing Touch Center in Farmington Hills, MI, and is a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association.

Cathy enjoys presenting Healing Touch information sessions to a variety of groups. These sessions include a mini chair session so that all in attendance can experience, firsthand, the beauty of Healing Touch.