Certification FAQ

Healing Touch Certification is a professional credentialing process that validates your training, ethics, and clinical skill as a Healing Touch Practitioner. It demonstrates that you've completed rigorous education, met high standards of practice, and are committed to ethical, client-centered care.

Certification boosts your credibility, builds client trust, and opens doors in professional settings- from hospitals and integrative clinics to private practice. It deepens your skills, strengthens your confidence, and marks your transition from student to professional healer.

No, certification is optional — but it's a powerful way to show you meet professional standards. Many clients and employers look for certified practitioners to ensure safety, ethics, and consistent care. 

Find out more in this article: The Difference Between Taking Classes and Getting Certified in Healing Touch

Classes build your knowledge. Certification proves your mastery. The HTCP credential shows that you’ve integrated what you’ve learned through mentorship, hands-on experience, self-reflection, and professional review.

Find out more in this article: The Difference Between Taking Classes and Getting Certified in Healing Touch

Yes. Healing Touch Certified Practitioners (HTCPs) are respected in hospitals, VA centers, clinics, and integrative care settings across the U.S. and beyond. The HTCP credential reflects a high standard of care and professionalism in energy therapy.

Your mentor is a certified Healing Touch Practitioner trained to guide you through the certification process. They provide feedback, encouragement, accountability, and help you integrate what you’ve learned into your practice.

In Healing Touch Level 4 there is a module on mentorship and finding a mentor. There are resources in the HTP Support Library on the Level 4 Student Support Portal.

Mentorship includes at least a year of regular support as you document your practice hours, develop your case studies, reflect on your healing journey, and prepare your application.

No. Mentorship can happen in person, by phone, or online. Many mentors offer flexible options to accommodate your location and schedule.

In addition to mentorship, you’ll have access to training resources, community events, practice groups, and the Healing Touch Certification team for application support and questions.

You can offer Healing Touch professionally in private practice, healthcare settings, or community organizations. Certification can also help you build credibility, charge appropriately, and gain insurance or hospital approval.

Yes. After certification, you may apply to become a Healing Touch Certified Instructor (HTCI) if you meet the prerequisites and feel called to teach. Instructor training is a separate certification path.

Yes. Certification renewal is required every five years and includes ongoing practice, continuing education, and submission of renewal materials. The renewal packet and all the forms needed are found in the Certification Support Portal.  

Yes. To maintain your certification, you’ll need to complete 75 hours of continuing education every five years, focused on healing-related topics. Specifics on what you can count are found in the Continuing Education Requirements.

Absolutely. Once certified, you may use “HTCP” after your name and include the credential in marketing, business cards, websites, and promotional materials.

You can search our HT Practitioner Directory. Certified practitioners can be selected under “Current HT Credential”. The directory includes location, credentials, and contact information.

Some flexible spending accounts and insurance plans may reimburse Healing Touch sessions. Some licensed healthcare workers provide Healing Touch as part of their treatment and can bill some of their time under other services. As of 1/1/25, Healing Touch does not have a CPT, ICD-10, or HCPCS billing code.

Sessions are heart-centered, respectful, and non-invasive. You’ll remain fully clothed, lying on a treatment table or sitting in a chair, while the practitioner works gently in your energy field to support balance and healing.

Certified practitioners have completed advanced training, met ethical and safety standards, and passed a peer-reviewed certification process. They are committed to professionalism, accountability, and client well-being.

Healing Touch is a gentle, non-invasive energy therapy that supports the body’s natural ability to heal. It’s often used alongside conventional care to reduce symptoms, improve well-being, and support recovery.

Clients seek Healing Touch for a wide range of issues, including:

• Chronic pain and inflammation
• Stress, anxiety, and emotional trauma
• Sleep disturbances and fatigue
• Recovery from surgery or injury
• Side effects from cancer treatment or chronic illness
• Grief, depression, and life transitions
• Spiritual disconnection or energy imbalances

By promoting relaxation, restoring energetic flow, and supporting the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — Healing Touch can enhance quality of life and improve outcomes in many healing journeys.

While it’s not intended to diagnose or replace medical care, certified Healing Touch Practitioners are trained to integrate with healthcare providers and offer safe, ethical, and personalized support.