Touch for Health
Touch for Health draws not only on over 30 years of development and integration of techniques in Kinesiology, but thousands of years of philosophies and sciences of living well, proven by what we feel is the truest and best means: direct and personal, subjective experience of a better life. Our concepts of wellness integrate the holistic worldview of the East, as well as the vitalistic tradition in the West, as espoused in the original concepts of naturopathy, chiropractic, and even Western scientific medicine. Our beliefs are influenced by many religions tenets of faith, including the Judeo-Christian world view and the example of Jesus’ healing.
Currently we find ourselves at a crossroads. Much of the change and growth, branching out and diverging of paths has come full circle to where all of the Kinesiologies, with their varied areas of emphasis, multiple techniques, concepts, and models recognize a commonality of core values, beliefs, and shared purpose that allow us to call this vast array of people, ideas, programs, and school associations and institutions all part of one body, the Touch for Health Synthesis. And it is through this element of unity that we can take a cooperative approach to our efforts, with mutual regard and respect, health and forthright discussion, and exchange of ideas, common purpose, and vision for the future.
Touch for Health was created by John F. Thie, DC (1933-2005). The first manual was published in 1973 and launched a worldwide movement in a holistic approach to health, which teaches the restoring of our natural energies. It is a practical guide to natural health using acupressure, touch, and massage to improve postural balance and reduce physical and mental pain and tension.
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