Healing Touch Level 1 - Maui

Course Description

The theoretical concepts which underlie holistic healthcare practices are explored along with how they relate to the core values which guide the practice of Healing Touch.  Healing Touch techniques used in the etheric field are acquired along with an understanding of how they interface with the human biofield.

Schedule: Course is held on two consecutive Sundays.

January 18, 2026 and January 25, 2026 from 9 am to 6 pm HST

Registration deadline is January 9, 2026

Prerequisite: None

Desired Learner Outcomes

The learner will be able to:

1. Explore qualities and self-care needs of a Healing Touch Practitioner.

2. Discuss the facets of Healing Touch and correlate techniques that support physical, mental, emotional, and/or spiritual healing.

3. Demonstrate Healing Presence: the ability to remain grounded, present, and heart-centered.

4. Describe personal perceptions of subtle energy/heart-centeredness.

5. Apply the Healing Touch Framework to a variety of energy interventions.

6. Evaluate the seven energy centers (chakras) and related energy layers that surround the body.

7. Describe rationale with use of specific Healing Touch techniques.

8. Discuss the Healing Beyond Borders Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and Scope of Practice required of a beginning Healing Touch student.

NOTE: Class size limited to 10 students so please consider enrolling early.

Tuition:

☐  Standard Tuition $350

☐  MMMC Employee, HBB or AHNA Members $325

☐  Repeat $180

☐  Deposit $50

☐  Enjoy the benefits of HBB membership w/ a special 1-time new membership rate. Join online or with a check made out to HBB for $62.00, then receive a $20 member class discount. For more information on HBB membership visit www.HealingBeyondBorders.org

Make Checks Payable and mail to:

Sarah E. Porter

46 Kaui Place

Kula, HI  96790

VENMO @Sarah-Porter-226

Refund Policy: If the Instructor cancels class, the student will be given a full refund of tuition.  If a student cancels, a refund is provided at the discretion of the Instructor.

Instructor Bio: Sarah E. Porter, RN, PhD, CHTP/I, is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor.  Her background is in mental health and holistic nursing. She has taught Foundations of Healing workshops in Japan, Big Island, Kauai, and on Maui where she lives.

Contact Sarah at (808) 344-2823 or seporterslcn@hotmail.com

Disclosure: Sarah is an Instructor of the Healing Beyond Borders HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program and has the right to use the intellectual property of the Healing Beyond Borders HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program Course of Study

Continuing Education Contact Hours

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Approval #1907

AHNA: 18 contact hours

CA Board of Registered Nursing: 18 contact hours

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP15275.

“The provider of this educational event has designed the program so that it may be considered by participants for use as continuing education to enhance the professional knowledge and pastoral competency of chaplains certified through the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc.® an affiliate of the Association of Professional Chaplains®.”

Non-Endorsement Statement: Approval for contact hours through AHNA is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.

This program has been peer-reviewed and is endorsed by AHNA

Healing Beyond Borders

7112 W Jefferson Ave., Suite 301

Lakewood, CO  80235

Education@HealingBeyondBorders.org

Healing Beyond Borders HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program

• In-depth solid core course of study for 5 courses from beginner to advanced healer including Evolution of the Healer, Holistic and Energetic Foundations, Evidence Based and Best Practice modules

• Enhances skills and knowledge through lecture, recommended readings and practice sessions

• Strong commitment to personal growth and knowledge of holistic health principles

• HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program Certificate of Completion upon satisfactory completion of the full course of study

• Leads to eligibility to apply for certification as a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner through Healing Beyond Borders

• Instructor Training and Advancement available after certification. Prerequisites apply

• Endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association.

Healing Beyond Borders Healing Touch Certification – CHTP

Platinum Worldwide Standard Credential useful in:

• Establishing a Healing Touch practice

• Incorporating Healing Touch as a major focus within an existing professional practice

Healing Beyond Borders is the professional, non-profit education, credentialing, and membership organization for Healing Touch, Established in 1996.

Healing Touch Is…

A relaxing, nurturing energy therapy

• Uses gentle, heart-centered touch to assist in balancing your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.

• Enhances the body’s natural ability to heal through the human energy centers and energy field/biofield.

• Works in harmony with standard medical care and is complementary to other health care systems.

• Safe for all ages.

Is Healing Touch for You?

Intended Audience Includes:

• Registered Nurses

• Body-oriented Therapists

• Psychotherapists and Chaplains

• Licensed Health Care Professionals

• Those who desire to study energy therapy with a commitment to help others