My name is Carmel O'Sullivan and I am a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner.  I have been practicing energy work for over 3 years now but found my niche and passion in practicing Healing Touch Therapy.   I specialize in helping the cancer patient ease through their treatments with less side effects and more peace of mind.  Also,  I travel to hospital settings for HTT treatments pre and post operations to help speed up the recovery process with less associated pain from the operation.

Healing Touch can benefit everyone and anyone and I love seeing my patients leave my office looking and feeling lighter and more balanced.  

Let me hold your hand energetically and physically while experiencing lifes struggles.    

Renee Sutton, LPC uses mind, body, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual approaches as a way to comfort, develop character, or facilitate a change from distress, beliefs, or negative thoughts.  This is done using an integrative approach blending counseling and compassionate touch through many forms of energy medicine or “laying on of hands”.  Pastoral care is available across many faith traditions and spiritual disciplines as an option.  Since empowerment is important in the healing journey, self-care and other homework is part of the session.  She has been teaching adults over the past 26 years.  Sutton is licensed as a Professional Counselor Intern (#5882), a Certified Nurse Assistant (#147404R) and an actively ordained Interfaith Minister with Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. Energy-based (vibrational or biofield) training has been accomplished since 2001. Sutton is a certified (#2310) Healing Touch Practitioner and a certified TARA Approach Practitioner and Self-Care Instructor since 2004; Healing Practitioner (#138) in Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry; certified Yoga and Holistic Stress Management Instructor.  Sutton holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Auburn University and an M.A. in Professional Counseling (including Christian Counseling) from Liberty University.  Sutton has completed Reiki Master and Energy Medicine study with Donna Eden 

I discovered Healing Touch in 2007 through a class at the University of Michigan and managed a Healing Touch clinic in Ann Arbor for 2 years, then became certified in 2013.

I've been an RN for 28 years and work at Mott Children's Hopsital with the Congenital Heart Children as the Pre-Surgery Nurse Coordinator.   I just recently joined the Back and Pain Center at Burlington Buidling as part of the Michigan Medicine Non-Pharmacological Pain Management Program as their Certified Healing Touch Practitioner.

I'm also a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and incorporate what I've learned about energy and the body into my practice and use breathwork, meditation and yoga as part of my offerings to my patients as stand alone sessions or as part of their own self-care plan.  

Healing Touch started me on a life long journey of healing and self-awareness that has been rewarding for myself and sets an example for my 3 children to help others and to help themselves.   I have experienced many non-pharmacological stratagies for my own personal health and healing and can offer this knowledge to my patients who are seeking alternative methods for pain and anxiety management as well as overall health and wellness benefits. 

I'm forever grateful for discovering Healing Touch and the impact it has had on everyone it touches.

“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.

After the tragic loss of my son in January 2014, my passion for energy work was ignited. Through loss and grief, I have come out on the other side and experienced incredible personal and spiritual growth. I live in Greensboro, North Carolina and am a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner as well as Certified in Reiki and Foot Reflexology.  I am dedicated to my practice and believe with all my heart that doing this work is where I was always meant to be.

Laura is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. She enjoys her profession because it not only lets her be heart centered and authentic, but it allows space for her clients to be the same; this is a place where healing can truly begin.

Laura was born and raised in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) area and enjoys animals, nature and activities such as hiking, sailing, kayaking, art, various sports and laughing. She volunteers doing Healing Touch at Woodwinds Hospital and is a committee facilitator for a group called Woodbury THRIVES, a citizens initiative to improve the well-being of the people who live, work and play in the city of Woodbury, MN. 

Laura received her graduate education from the University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing and Healing Touch Certification training through Healing Beyond Boarders.

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Cynthia Backer, MAT, MIH, RN, passionate wellness educator and energy healer, has worked in healthcare and classrooms for 41 years. She currently works for PeaceHealth as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist with Home Health in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Cynthia speaks nationally, is a current author, and teaches a variety of classes that include wellness strategies and art. She has assisted numerous children and adults in improving their well-being and she makes it her goal to inspire more each day. Cynthia has been active with the American Holistic Nurses Association for 14 years, serving as the Oregon Chapter lead for two years and is a board member for the Portland Chapter of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine. Her certifications include AHNCC holistic nurse/nurse coach (HWNC-BC), National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching coach (NBC-HWC) and Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP). She is also a Reiki Master and an art quilter. 

Annie is originally from a suburb of Chicago and graduated from American University in Washington, D.C. with a bachelor's degree in International Relations. After working in the healthcare field for 10 years, she received her Healing Touch training in Minnesoata and earned her certification as a Healing Touch Practitioner in 2011.

Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy. Gentle touch assists in balancing one's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Healing Touch works with your energy field to support your natural ability to heal.

Clients remain clothed during the session, either lying on a massage table or sitting in a chair.

Annie has worked with people of all ages over the past 12 years, to assist in balancing their energy centers and enhance the flow of energy throughout their bodies. Many have experienced relief from pain or anxiety and felt a deep sense of relaxation during their session. She believes in the restorative power within each of us, and enjoys assisting individuals in their own healing journey.

Annie also has 13 years of experience working as a Program Facilitator on the In-patient Mental Health Units at the St. Cloud Hospital, leading groups for both adults and adolescents.

Her heart's desire is service to others, so that they may heal, feel at peace and experience joy in their lives.

For more information on Healing Touch, check out: Healingbeyondborders.org

My name is Michelle Russell, a private Holistic Health and Healing Touch Practitioner located in Duluth, MN.

My personal journey through a series of health challenges with no answers from conventional medicine led me to explore the world of integrative and alternative health care options. The answers and healing that I discovered as a result of my exploration, research, and most importantly application made a profound change in my health and well-being.

My personal life-changing experience inspired me to begin a career and a life dedicated to helping others live more healthfully.

I received my training and certification as a Holistic Health Practitioner from the Global College of Natural Medicine and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. In addition, I have completed the Healing Touch certification program through Healing Beyond Borders. This program is endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses’ Association. My EFT practitioner clinical certification is through EFT Universe. I am committed to my professional development with ongoing education and certification training.

I look forward to serving those on a quest for wellness by supporting their health care goals with holistic and integrative therapies.

Cynthia (Cyndi) Bertha,CHTP, BCTMB is a sole proprietor practitioner at Journey to Wellness in Wichita, Ks.  She became a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner in 2009.  She is Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork since 2005.  Her community service includes teaching Infant Massage classes at the early Childhood Center in Maize, Ks and using her Healing Touch skills as a volunteer at Harry Hynes Hospice unit at St. Francis Hospital.  She is currently working on her certification to become a Level One Instructor of Healing Touch.  

She is married to Rick, with five sons, 7 grandchildren and 2 fur babies.  Together they are active in Bikers Against Child Abuse and St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church.