Healing Touch is an "energy therapy," one of many techniques and practices - including acupuncture and yoga - that subscribe to the ancient Eastern concept of energy flow along pathways in and around the body. In this tradition, a flow of energy through the body that's chaotic, blocked, or out of balance is associated with pain, disease, and emotional distress. Healthy energy circulation permits healing and contributes to overall health by relieving stress, and releasing destructive emotions. The Healing Touch practitioner balances the energy field that surrounds the body, and the energy centers located within the body, using touch and specific treatment techniques. This revitalization of the energy system allows self-healing to occur on all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.