Hands. Hearts. Healing.

“I am not a stranger to cancer as I have a genetic type of cancer called Lynches that affects mostly the intestinal tract. My cancers started developing in my 40’s. Fortunatley, I was cancer-free for 20 years, when despite careful screening, cancer once again reared its ugly head.

I was stunned, saddened, confused as to what to do. The cancer progressed to stage 4 in quite a short time. Surgery was out, so immunotherapy was my best option. During the treatments I would meet regularly with my oncologist to check in both physically and mentally. I was feeling scared and unsure of myself, so she recommended that I try Healing Touch energy therapy.

I contacted Healing Partners of the Central Coast (HPCC) and was paired with a Provider. And so, my journey began. The eight Healing Touch sessions changed my life. Healing Touch gave me tools to relax when I was feeling anxious or stressed. Healing Touch helped me to be calm, centered and hopeful. I felt like an active participant in my treatment program; not just a bystander. I was able to truly relax and no longer feel afraid of this cancer. Healing Touch gave me so much support and hope I wanted to share with other cancer patients.

My training to be a Healing Touch Provider started shortly after my eight free sessions ended. I was thrilled when I could give, not only receive, this wonderful gift to other people. Now several years into the program, I am also a mentor to new Healing Touch Providers. I am not cancer-free, but through the Healing Touch Program and community I feel uplifted and hopeful. I am living my best life with joy and peace.”

Healing Touch: A Life Changing Experience

- Denise Powers, Volunteer Healing Touch Provider and New Recruit Mentor