What is Holistic Touch?
Holistic Touch aids your own healing. In its most simple meaning, it is a form of relaxation using touch starting at the feet and moving up each joint to the center of the body, finishing at the top of the head.

How does it help me?
Holistic Touch helps you relax and this aids in healing.

What do you mean by healing?
Each person is made up of body, mind and spirit. Any one of these (or all three) can be in need of healing. The relaxation experienced quiets your body, mind and/or spirit and opens you to begin the healing process.

Why do you have to touch me?
Physical touch conveys many meanings such as care, sympathy, affection, and/or love. Physical touch has a calming effect—helping the body relax. If you are uncomfortable with this, Holistic Touch can be done without touch—just ask.

Can I learn?
Anyone is capable of learning this technique. Ask if you are interested in learning more.

Does the Catholic Church endorse this?
The Catholic Church has always supported expressions of caring, compassion and love within the community. Holistic Touch is not a Sacrament.