What is it?
Healing Pathway is an energy-based therapeutic approach to healing. It uses light touch to influence the energy system with the intent of balancing the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and well-being of the individual being treated. The source of healing energy is from God and is a gift of Spirit. When we use touch in a compassionate, heart-felt manner, God can use us as a conduit, pouring the energy into the client where it is needed. The goal is to restore harmony and balance and wholeness in body, mind and spirit, enabling the person to heal. Healing touch complements traditional approaches to health and healing, and is not meant to substitute for them.
How is the team trained?
Parkdale’s healing team members are trained through Naramata Centre’s Healing Pathway Program. This is a four-phase training program for people wishing to develop the gift and skill of healing hands within the Christian tradition. Healing Pathway is a spiritual approach, based on the teachings of the Healing Touch Program.
What does it help with?
Healing pathway techniques may help with:
- Chronic pain and headaches
- Recovery from surgery or injuries
- Anxiety, stress or trauma
- Side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, anaesthesia
- Emotional issues associated with grief, divorce or unemployment
You do not need to be “unwell” before receiving a treatment. God’s healing energy can help to maintain and strengthen your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. The Healing Ministry is not a replacement for conventional medical treatment but may enhance other forms of medical care.
What will happen during a treatment?
Treatments are done with two practitioners. Persons receiving treatments lie fully clothed on a massage table or reclining chair. Light touch may be used or the practitioners may work with their hands around the body without touching. You are free to ask questions or to rest quietly.
Many people feel a deep sense of peace and relaxation. There might a slight warmth, coolness or tingling sensation or you may feel nothing at all. Often the benefits are not felt until the next day after a treatment.
A session usually lasts 30 to 60 minutes.
Where do treatments take place?
Healing Pathway treatments take place in the church’s healing rooms on the second floor. An atmosphere of respect, caring and confidentiality is maintained. We will also make visits to hospitals and homes if clients are unable to come to the church.
Who can receive a treatment?
Everyone in the church and wider community is invited to experience the Healing Pathway Ministry.
What will it cost?
There is no charge for treatments. Donations are gratefully accepted to support the continued education of the healing ministry team.
How can the healing ministry be accessed?
Treatments are available by appointment. Please contact the church to make arrangements.