This site contains information about The Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario, Canada (TTNO) including articles, research, publications such as the annotated bibliography of research, local practice groups and membership information. Incorporated in 1994, as a non-profit organization, the TTNO provides a Referral service that matches clients with Recognized Practitioners. Recognized Teachers provide workshops for education in TT, in many cities throughout Ontario. Funds are raised through member fees, fund raising activities and donations.

Therapeutic Touch, a contemporary interpretation of several ancient healing practices, is a consciously directed process of energy exchange during which Practitioners use their hands as a focus for facilitating healing. This technique was first brought to our attention as a modern healing method by Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN and her colleague, Dora Kunz, in 1972.

Therapeutic Touch is used by health professionals, holistic practitioners, therapists, counsellors, clergy, educators and private individuals in hospitals, hospices and palliative care units. Now, with a base of continuing research, Therapeutic Touch is taught and practised throughout the world, including numerous universities and colleges in Canada and the United States. It is accepted in the policies and procedures of an increasing number of health care institutions world wide and as a intervention in a number of Ontario hospitals.