Sam became a Healing Touch Practitioner in 2021. She attended Tennessee State University for her Masters of Science in Nursing and received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Harding University. She has worked in multiple health care settings as both a nurse and a nurse practitioner since 2011. Sam currently works as a Nurse Practitioner at IVX Health and is the owner of Strange Morel.  

Sam first learned about Healing Touch during graduate school in 2016 and has been exploring energy medicine ever since. She is passionate about wholistic health promotion. Her experience with Healing Touch has provided her with the opportunity to develop greater self-awareness and find healing in her own life. Sam is excited to share Healing Touch with others as they discover what healing means for their unique journey. 

Michele Bernhardt is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner and Reiki Master/Instructor in Asheville, NC who specializes in treating clients who are experiencing stress or anxiety, undergoing treatment for cancer, or in hospice. Michele also teaches energy balancing self care workshops to groups and individuals.  Her clinical experience includes Stanford Healthcare's Healing Partners program and the San Francisco VA Hospital. She is currently a Healing Touch volunteer with Solace Hospice.  Michele is past president of Healing Touch California, a state-wide 501(c) non-profit and previously chaired HBB's communications committee. She is a seasoned public speaker on topics related to energy healing.

Metaphysical Student for 27 years

Healing Touch / Healing Beyond Borders CHTP Certification in 2015

I have extensive experience in working with Parkinson's Patients and other Neurological Challenged individuals.

I originally found this modality of HEALING TOUCH as a patient at Scripps Green in La Jolla, CA in 2001. Where my nurse on duty asked if I would like to try a relaxation technique. My pain levels were extreme. She performed HT prior to surgery as well as post-op. I was able to receive this phenomenal treatment, changing my life for my highest good.

I sought out the treatment and found a local church support group in my area; run by Val Jean Zieber, CHTP/Spiritual Ministry. I continued to receive monthly treatments. As I progressed in healing; I started learning more. Finding education from Scripps through our Healing Touch International/Healing Beyond Borders Organization. Which has taught me self-care techniques that I continue to share.

My journey with Healing Touch continued; in 2012 as a regular recipient of this modality of healing. I started my first course work in the summer of 2012. I was excited to learn more of this incredible therapy and what it had to offer. I became a member of Healing Touch International/Healing Beyond Borders in 2014. By 2016, I was certified as a Healing Touch Practitioner - CHTP.

My role as a prior student and Certified Healing Touch Practitioner continues to include being a coordinator/helper for Foundations of Healing Touch (Course 1) and Energetic Patterning and Clinical Application (Course 2) in the San Diego California area. 

I have also become an EarSeed Certified Practitioner. Working with the Ears in Auricular Therapy. 

In addition, I continue to be of service as a volunteer; through Sharp Hospital Chula Vista and Sharp Grossmont Hospice. I also see patients and family on an individual basis.

I continue to enjoy serving as a co-Mentor for the continuance of our future mentees working toward certification. 

Kathy has been a certified Healing Touch Practitioner since 2016. She specializes in working with people experiencing grief, loss, chronic/acute injuries, trauma, and/or desiring an overall balance in life. In addition to her Energy work, she has been training clients in the Fitness field for the last 30 years. Kathy is a mother, wife, teacher, healer, lover of animals, plants, music and movement. She believes healing is part of living, transforming and expanding. Kathy offers Healing Touch sessions in her home and considers it is an honor to partner with her clients in their journey of self healing.

Energy healing has had a profound, positive impact in my life, and I am passionate about sharing the benefits with others.

As a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, my goal is to to facilitate your self-healing process through this gentle, subtle, yet profound energy therapy.

I’m constantly delighted by the shifts that can take place during or after an energy healing session. I love it when a client tells me “I slept through the night,” or “My headache is gone!” or, “I’ve had an insight into my situation, I can deal with this.” That’s why I do this work.

I offer a safe and nurturing atmosphere in which to help you get grounded, find balance, and feel renewed. My practice is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.