Is There Real Science Behind Healing Touch? We Asked an Expert

The reassuring squeeze of a hand. The silent understanding in a hug. A comforting arm around your shoulders.

Chances are, you know the feeling of warmth and solace these interactions bring. It’s at the heart of what “healing touch” is all about.

However, it’s not just any touch. Rather, it’s a type of energy therapy that can help balance and heal your body in ways you might not have imagined.

“Everybody can heal themselves,” says Donna Eden, a pioneer in energy medicine and trainer of M...