Awards and Achievements
5 Methodist Hospital Employees Complete Healing Touch Course
Published: Sept. 4, 2023
Congratulations to the five Methodist Hospital employees who recently completed Healing Touch Course 1.
Healing Touch is a nonpharmacological approach to pain management. The gentle, nurturing, compassionate form of energy therapy aims to complement the body’s natural ability to heal.
Employees completing the two-day course were:
- Sara Baird, nurse coordinator in the PACU
- Jerilyn "J" Buresh, chaplain
- Taylor Busch, service leader for Ortho/Neuro
- Ann Mannschreck, occupational therapist
- Stacey Ruff, presurgery RN
The class was led by Jane Bies, BSN, RN, CHHC, CHTP/I, a certified Healing Touch practitioner and instructor. Healing Touch RNs Jean Chase Miller and Nikki Stanley were also instrumental in helping the course run smoothly.
In a survey after the class, one participant wrote:
"This course was very enlightening and has inspired me to use these techniques to improve the quality of life for my patients."
Another wrote: "I plan to use this with family and patients to provide more well-rounded care."
Next Healing Touch Class
The next Healing Touch training opportunity will take place Oct. 23 and Oct. 30. Sign up for the course here.
Learn More About Healing Touch
Read more about Healing Touch at Methodist in the summer 2022 issue of The Meaning of Care Magazine, or watch the video below.