Healing You Can Trust.
Practitioners You Can Count On.
Our certification isn’t just a credential, it’s a commitment to safety, skill, and deep presence. Whether you’re seeking care or answering the call to provide it, Healing Touch Certification sets the standard.


Years of Certification
Setting the standard since 1993.

Certified Practitioners
Credentialed. Competent. Compassionate.

Hospitals & Clinics
Where certified practitioners serve today.
Why Certification Matters
Not All Energy Healing Is Created Equal
Healing Touch Certification protects the public and elevates the profession. It ensures that every certified practitioner meets high standards in training, safety, ethics, and presence.
Public Safety & Trust
Healing Touch Certification was created to protect the people we serve.
Clients deserve to feel safe, respected, and supported. Certification ensures they can trust the integrity of the practitioner and the process.
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Protects the Public: Certification helps clients identify qualified, trustworthy practitioners who prioritize safety and integrity.
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Grounded in Ethics: Certified practitioners uphold a rigorous Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice.
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Accountability Built In: Complaints can be addressed through a formal process, giving clients peace of mind.
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Safe, Consistent Care: Clients receive skillful, ethical, and grounded sessions — regardless of the setting.
Education & Standards
This isn’t a weekend workshop — it’s a rigorous professional path.
Certification signals deep commitment, advanced training, and the readiness to hold space with skill and presence.
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Extensive Training:Â Practitioners complete five levels of training, totaling over 100 hours of classroom and practicum experience.
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Not Just a Weekend Workshop:Â Certification reflects deep study, documented casework, and professional mentoring.
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Standardized Excellence: Certification ensures every practitioner meets the same high bar — from clinical presence to energy system assessment.
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Ongoing Growth:Â Certified professionals are committed to continuing education and lifelong learning.
Professional Recognition
When energy healing is held to a higher standard, everyone benefits.
Certification opens doors, builds trust in the field, and gives practitioners a solid foundation for long-term service.
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Recognized Credential:Â Nationally respected by hospitals, clinics, and integrative health programs.
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Healthcare Integration:Â Healing Touch Certified Practitioners work in medical settings across the U.S. and beyond.
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Elevates the Profession: Certification supports energy healing’s credibility within integrative medicine.
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Professional Identity:Â Certification gives practitioners confidence, clarity, and a clear role in the healing community.
What Our Practitioners and Clients Have to Say
Trust Begins with Standards. Healing Begins with You.
Whether you're here to become a practitioner or to find one you can trust, certification matters.
Healing Touch Certification isn't about shortcuts. It's about standing for something — skill, presence, and ethical care that honors the people we serve.
If you're ready to walk that path with clarity and confidence, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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