“Marty” Margaret Downey, MS, Ph.D., RN, AHN-BC, CHTP/I has a spiritual, heart centered passion for holistic nursing, health and Healing Touch. A former critical care nurse and Emeritus Associate Professor/Adjunct faculty at Boise State University School of Nursing, she has taught nursing for 28 years, integrating Holistic Nursing & Complementary therapies. Marty is a certified Advanced-Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC), Certified Healing Touch Practitioner Instructor (CHTP/I). Teaching Holistic Nursing, stress management, guided imagery, with elements of Holistic Health Coaching. She is a nurse mentor at St. Luke’s Health System Research Fellowship Center for Nursing Excellence- supporting research on Healing Touch, guided imagery, aromatherapy and reflexology. And, faculty for the American Holistic Nurses' Association Integrative Healing Arts Program (AHNA-IHAP) certificate course in Holistic Nursing, She has a private Healing Touch practice and is deeply dedicated to Healing Touch service.

“Marty” Margaret Downey, MS, Ph.D., RN, AHN-BC, CHTP/I has a spiritual heart centered passion for holistic nursing, health and Healing Touch. A former critical care nurse and Emeritus Associate Professor/Adjunct faculty at Boise State University School of Nursing, she has taught nursing for 28 years, integrating Holistic Nursing & Complementary therapies. Marty is a certified Advanced-Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC), Certified Healing Touch Practitioner Instructor (CHTP/I). Teaching Holistic Nursing, stress management, guided imagery, with elements of Holistic Health Coaching. She is a nurse mentor at St. Luke’s Health System Research Fellowship Center for Nursing Excellence- supporting research on Healing Touch, guided imagery, aromatherapy and reflexology. And, faculty for the American Holistic Nurses' Association Integrative Healing Arts Program (AHNA-IHAP) certificate course in Holistic Nursing, She has a private Healing Touch practice and is deeply dedicated to Healing Touch service.

Who cares for the caretakers? We must take time to care for ourselves. As we heal, we are helping to heal others and the earth. Shawna's hope is to assist children and adults on their healing journey toward wholeness with support and love. 

With a heart dedicated to nurturing others, Shawna brings years of experience in healthcare as a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP). Specializing in holistic, heart-centered care, she offers a unique combination of professional medical expertise and energy therapy, supporting clients in their journey toward balance and wellness.

Shawna has witnessed firsthand the power of compassionate care in the healing process. Over the years, she has cultivated an understanding of the mind-body connection which led her to the pursuit of Healing Touch certification. Safe for all ages, this gentle, biofield therapy integrates well with conventional medical treatments, addressing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of health.

Shawna has a private practive where she offers personalized sessions that cater to individual needs. Please call or text to make an appointment.