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 2019
Let’s celebrate National Massage Day and Pro-Touch Awareness Month this October with a HUGE splash of love! We are delighted to announce that this year, both the Therapist Business Club and Face The World are sponsoring and hosting all of the public information and on-line activities. Pro-Touch Awareness Month is all about building a collective… [Read More]
