Its been five years of touch starvation. I’ll probably have some more years of it. I’m not handling this well. Lisbeth continued, “I feel like I’m dying from touch starvation, y’all. I don’t get hugs.

Surrogate partner therapy (SPT) is a new way to address struggles with trauma and sexuality. Unlike traditional talk therapy, SPT involves working hands-on with a surrogate on trust- and ...

You know that feeling at the end of the day when you rest your head on your partner’s shoulder and everything feels better? Or when you get a sense of love and support from a big hug or walking down ...

Spotlight New Jersey: Tender Healing Touch Physical Therapy and Wellness in Edison Himani Sethi, owner of Tender Healing Touch Physical Therapy and Wellness, joined News 12’s Della Crews to discuss ...

A client once told me, right after her session, “That’s the first time I’ve felt safe in days.” It wasn’t the technique that made the biggest difference. It was the quiet. The breath. The feeling of ...

Are massage or touch therapies beneficial to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease? Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo once said, “To touch is to give life.” Scientists and studies have long found ...

Nicole McDermott has worked in the creative content space for the last decade as a writer, editor and director. Her work has been featured on TIME Healthland, Prevention, Shape, USA Today, HuffPost, ...

Delivering care, helping patients change behaviors and managing a busy schedule has always been a challenge for Physical Therapists (PTs), leading to burnout and high turnover. Unfortunately, many of ...