CATHERINE AWAI, B Ed, Dip Ed, CHTP/I  is a member of the management team at Naramata Centre. In her role as Director of the Healing Pathway, a spiritually based healing touch program, she teaches and works with instructors and practitioners. She practices Healing Touch on behalf of the Centre and in her private practice. Catherine is a certified practitioner and instructor with Healing Touch International. She has a broad range of experience as an educator in a variety of situations and brings a passion for people and a commitment to making a difference to this work

JEANNE BALCOM, RN, CHTP/I has 33 years of hospital based nursing from critical care to nursing supervisor experience. Her search for a holistic nursing model led her to embrace the Healing Touch Program. This has become an integral part of her nursing care. Jeanne is commited to promoting the Healing Touch Program within the health care system and enjoys presenting its benefits at various provincial and national conferences. She has a private practice in Healing Touch, and continues to work as an Oncology nurse. Jeanne supports and organizes ongoing activities for the Healing Touch Community and for the hospital employees of Southeastern N.B. She volunteers her time as a facilitator for the Canadian Cancer Society.

JEANNE BALCOM, Inf., CHTP/Instructrice, est une infirmière diplômée depuis 1973 avec une experience divers en soins infirmiers. Elle étudie le programme de Healing Touch depuis 2002 et sa mission est de voir l’intégration de ce programme au sein du système de santé vu son approche holistique, non invasif, économique et éfficace. Mme Balcom est impliquée aux activitées pour le mieux d’être des employées, et elle a été conférencière invitée a plusieur conférences au niveau provincial et national. Elle travaille présentement en oncologie et développe sa pratique privée de Healing Touch. Jeanne supporte et organise beaucoup d’activitées relié au Healing Touch ainsi qu’agir comme mentor. Elle agit comme animatrice pour le groupe support de la Société canadienne du cancer.

MARILYN BLAIR, RN, CHTP/I  works in a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit in Prince George and integrates Healing Touch therapies into her care in the hospital and in her private practice at home. She has completed Level One of the Canadian Holistic Nursing Specialty Course and serves as a resource person in her community.

LIZ DUFF, BAand BEd, CHTP/I s from St. John's, and has been involved in the Healing Touch program since October 1992. She has a private practice in Healing Touch, working primarily with those interested in mind-body-spirit healing.
In 1995, Liz became a certified instructor in the Healing Touch Program and has taught Level 1 in several provinces in Canada, the United States and Australia. Liz is presently teaching high school at the junior and senior level.

ALEXANDRA JONSSON, RN, BScN, CHTP/I is a nurse in private practice offering counselling, stress management and Healing Touch therapies. A certified practitioner and instructor with Healing Touch International, Alexandra has been teaching energy concepts, stress management and meditation since 1978. Her hospital background includes psychiatric and emergency room nursing. Alexandra speaks and teaches nationally and internationally. A long standing volunteer with the Toronto People with AIDs Foundation and the AIDS committee of Toronto. Alexandra is the President of Healing Touch Canada. She acted as a primary force in bringing the Healing Touch programme to Canada.

MARGUERITE LANGLEY, RN, MA, CHTP/I,  RTTP/T has been engaged in energy based Palliative Care Nursing and Teaching for the past 16 years. Since 1999, Marguerite also loves being a Case Manager on The Dorothy Ley Hospice team in Etobicoke.

CINDY PALAJAC, Hon BA, Dip Ed, CHTP/I has had a thirst for knowledge in energy work since 1987. She has training in Reflexology, Healing Touch, Guided Imagery and Meditation. The positive results from these energy-based therapies propelled her to study further. Presently, Cindy works as a Personal Trainer at a Fitness Club and has a private practice in Healing Touch and Alternative Therapies. Cindy is an active member of the healing touch community and enjoys serving as a resource.

BEVERLEY WORBETS, RN, BA, CHTP/I is a holistic nurse practitioner, who has nursed both nationally and internationally for over 30 years in a variety of settings. She incorporates her Healing Touch expertise in the hospital, her private practice and her volunteer work with seniors and palliative care. Beverley is keen and committed to facilitating health and healing.

AVA ZARITZKY, MSW, CSW, CHTP/I has worked in the field of medical and psychiatric social work since 1978. Her interests lie in supporting people to make change in their lives, and she believes that healing can be "light hearted". Ava has a private Healing Touch practice and enjoys working with people of all ages and varied cultures. She is also pleased to have offered the first "Healing Touch for Couples" course in 1998. She hopes to continue to bring the gift of Healing Touch to interested students around the world.