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Loretta Westman, RN Healing Touch Practitioner Apprentice

arcticedgehealingtouch@hotmail.com

 (867) 334-2364

Healing Touch is a complimentary (or integrative) energy therapy that can be used in conjunction with traditional therapies, or as a stand-alone treatment. Healing Touch benefits that have been documented in at least one research study were;

  •  pain relief or decrease in pain level

  •  acceleration of post-operative recover

  •  symptom relief during or after chemothereapy

  •  decreased agitation in those with dementia (calming of those with dementia)

  •  decrease depression

  •  decrease anxiety

  •  improved quality of life

  •  assistance with the dying process (relaxation, peace, acceptance)

  •  improved mood

  •  decreased stress

  •  improved mobility after surgery

  •  decreased use of pain medications post-operatively

  •  decreased negative effects of trauma/chronic pain/and post traumatic stress

  •  improved symptoms in auto-immune disorders

  •  support for withdrawal from substance abuse

  •  development or deepening of a spiritual connection

  •  immune system strengthening and support

Loreta Westman has been working as a registered nurse in the Yukon since 1980.