(BLUEFIELD)--WindHorse Healing Arts Center will present a program on therapeutic touch at the Tierney Conference Center in Dickason Hall on Bluefield State College's Bluefield campus, November 20, begining at 6:30 p.m. The program is the second in a series of monthly presentations by WindHorse, and is designed for health conscious individuals, care givers, nutritionists, medical professionals, counselors, social workers, clergy, and individuals coping with chronic pain, illness, depression, grief, or stress.

Therapeutic touch is a five-step process utilized by a practitioner to promote relaxation and a sense of well-being, relieve pain, decrease anxiety, tension, and stress, accelerate wound and bone healing, help increase hemoglobin and enzymes, stimulate the lymphatic system, and decrease blood sugar and blood pressure. The goal is to restore harmony and balance in the energy system to help the patient self-heal. Contraindications include persons with low pressure, severe head trauma within the past six months, and treatment to thyroid with abnormal function.

The program will be directed by Albert Perrone, licensed Healing Practitioner. The program is open to the public and a suggested donation of $10 is requested. WindHorse Healing Arts Center is a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting well-being for the body, mind, and spirit through a variety of healing arts. Additional information can be obtained by calling WindHorse at (304) 589-0295.

October 23, 2003