Within the broad field of complementary medicine, lies profound practices that use touch to treat. Touch is a common daily behaviour which exists to support, comfort, soothe and heal a range of physiological and psychological problems. How does touch work to create these reactions and effects? Anecdotally, we could argue that patient reports and comments… [Read More]
The benefits of touch
Touch is vital! It’s instinctive – we bang our elbow, and immediately our hand goes to the area to rub or protect it; we want to console someone, and we may place a hand on their shoulder, or offer a hug – safe touch is a basic human need, one that can help us to… [Read More]
Pro-touch awareness month – October 2020
We’re still celebrating National Massage Day and Pro-Touch Awareness Month this October – but with a shift of focus… In these, yes, “unprecedented times”, many people have been asking if this years’ event will still happen – what with our strapline being “Join The Hands-on Revolution!” – gosh, nothing could seem further from the truth…. [Read More]
