British Columbia Therapeutic Touch Network

Mission Statement

Goals & Objectives

History of BCTNN

BRITISH COLUMBIA THERAPEUTIC TOUCH NETWORK

BYLAWS

The mission of the BCTTN is to promote and accept Therapeutic Touch as developed by Dora Kunz and Dolores Kreiger, while recognizing that we are a part of a network of energy-based healing communities.

Article I. Name

The organization shall be called the British Columbia Therapeutic Touch Network (BCTTN).

Article II. Logo

The following shall be the logo of the BCTTN

Article III. Goals and Objectives

Goal 1. To provide a fostering and supporting community for those interested in learning and using Therapeutic Touch in B.C.

Objectives: We will:

1) Foster the growth of BCTTN through encouraging members to share information and experiences

2) Develop a membership base that includes TT teachers, experienced practitioners and people new to the practice of TT.

3) Identify and solicit members interested in organizational responsibilities.

4) Promote the formation and development of practice/support groups within the network.

5) Maintain a computerized database on membership and resources.

6) Liaise with other integrative healing groups.

7) Encourage feedback from membership, practitioners, clients and communities on a regular basis.

Goal 2. To promote the ongoing educational opportunities for teachers and practitioners.

Objectives: We will:

1) Provide a TT curriculum founded on Krieger/Kunz Therapeutic Touch and contemporary principles of adult education.

2) Promote and support the ethical practice of TT in B.C.

3) Collaborate with TT teachers across the province in implementing this TT and curriculum as standard or norm, while still respecting individual creativity and experience.

4) Develop a mentoring process for people wanting to start teaching TT or wishing to further develop their skills within a supportive environment.

5) Identify and develop a list of BCTTN teachers who use the Krieger/Kunz method.

6) Encourage the continuing development of TT skills through Networking Days, Teachers and Practitioner Workshops/Retreats.

7) Provide information on workshops through the BCTTN newsletter and website.

8) Develop a list of speakers/presenters on TT.

9) Compile TT information resources for member access/loan and referral purposes.

10) Develop a list of educational institutions that provide courses on TT.

11) Collaborate with CTTN as this organization develops.

Goal 3. To provide a TT resource for the community.

Objectives: We will:

1) Raise and increase awareness of TT and the Network through advertisements, newsletters, the website, brochures, and participation in wellness fairs and public events.

2) Connect clients with practitioners.

3) Provide names of speakers/resource people.

4) Develop an inventory of hospitals, care facilities and agencies that provide TT.

Goal 4. To encourage research in TT

Objectives: We will:

1) Encourage practitioners to document and to indicate areas for possible research.

2) Identify practitioners with research skills and interests.

3) Liaise with and provide links with clinical researchers.

4) Collect research data wherever possible, as a resource file.

Goals and Objectives Revised, amended, ratified March 24/03

Article IV. Membership

Section I. Qualifications

As a non-profit, non-sectarian organization with no restrictions relating to race, creed, color, religion, gender or lifestyle choices, BCTTN membership shall be open to all who have completed a course in TherapeuticTouch.

Section II. Classes of members

The Executive Council may determine classes of membership and qualifications dues. The dues structure for each class of members shall be determined by the Executive Council.

Classes of membership include 1) Full $40 2) Seniors ( 0ver 60) $30 3) Students ( with submission of student card) $30

Section III. Rights and Privileges of Members

Members may:

Hold office when selected and serve on committees when appointed subject to the qualifications established by the Bylaws for the particular office or committee

Participate using consensus and/or voting process on all issues presented to the membership by the Executive Council at the annual general meeting.
Attend and participate in all regular and called meetings of the BCTTN.
Create with the Executive Council approval, committees that will address practice needs and bring suggestions and issues for Council consideration.

Section IV Conduct of Members

A member in good standing is one who, in the judgment of the Executive Council, conducts himself/herself in a professionally ethical manner, and actively supports the BCTTN by interest, presence, and/or participation.

If a complaint is made in writing against a BCTTN member relating to their TT practice, the Executive will investigate. Criteria from the BCTTN bylaws/Standards and Code of Ethics will be used. The due process may include: 2) an informal hearing b) a problem solving process and c) an action strategy and time frame which can be evaluated.

Section V Annual Membership Meeting.

The annual meeting of the BCTTN will take place in the month of April.
At the annual meeting ten percent (10%) of the membership of the BCTTN shall constitute a quorum.
No less than two (2) members of the Executive Council must be present to convene the annual meeting. These Council members will be responsible for coordinating the meeting if the chairperson is absent.
A simple majority of the quorum is required to pass a motion.
A proposed agenda for the annual meeting will be part of the conference packet. A report related to the activities of the Executive Council and a Treasurer’s Report shall be on every agenda.

Section VI Special Meeting of Membership

Special meetings of the membership shall be called at any time by a petition signed by no less than four (4) members of the Executive Council or twenty-five (25%) of the membership. The petition must specify the issues or matters to be brought to the membership.
Notice of the date, time, and place of the meeting and the issues or matters to be acted upon shall be given to the entire membership at least thirty (30) days prior to said meeting.
No issues or matters may be acted upon at said special meeting of the membership except those, which are specified in the petition.
At the special meeting a quorum must be the same as required for an annual meeting.
A simple majority of the quorum shall be required to pass a motion.

Article V. Executive Council

Section I. Composition

The business and affairs of the BCTTN shall be managed by the Executive Council. The Executive Council shall include a maximum of eleven (11) members.

Section II. Selection of Executive Council.

Candidates to the Executive Council shall be nominated to a specific office and if selected, will serve a two (2) year term to begin on the first day of May in the year in which they are selected. There will be a fifty percent (50%) renewal of positions yearly. A Council Member shall serve no more than three (3) consecutive terms in any one position and no more than twelve (12) consecutive years on the Executive Council.
Nominations for the selection to the Executive Council must be solicited from the membership of the BCTTN at least ninety (90) days prior to the annual meeting.
The Nominating Committee shall present a written slate of candidates to the Executive Council at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting. Nominations may be accepted from the floor for membership vote.
The slate of candidates shall be made known to all nominees immediately after such selection and shall be announced to the general membership at the annual meeting.

All Executive Council members should have knowledge and skill related to the position they are applying for or is willing to learn (i.e. Mentors). It is understood that the members will promote Therapeutic Touch and the B.C. T. T. N.; perform additional duties requested by the Executive Council; expedite business in a way that is cognizant of the rights and dignity of members and agreed upon rules of conduct; and carry out all duties in a timely and efficient manner.

Section III. Executive Council Members

The Executive Council of the BCTTN shall constitute the Officers of the BCTTN, which shall be:

1. Chairperson

2. Past Chairperson

3. Treasurer

4. Secretary

5. Education/Curriculum

6. Membership Coordinator

7. Public Relations Coordinator

8. Research Coordinator

9. Practice Group Coordinator

10. Member-at-Large Coordinator

11. Newsletter Editor

Section IV. Selection of Regional Leaders

Regional Leaders shall be selected by the Executive Council for a minimum term of two years.

B. There shall be eleven (10) regions represented in the province

REGION 1 (VANCOUVER) Covers the Lower Mainland up to Pemberton on the North, Sechelt on the West and the Port Mann Bridge on the East.

REGION 2 (FRASER VALLEY) Covers from Maple Ridge/Mission to Hope on the East and the USA border on the South

REGION 3 (NORTH ISLAND) Covers from Port Alice on the North Courtney on the South (includes Powell River.)

REGION 4 (SOUTH ISLAND) Covers the whole area South of Courtenay.

REGION 5 (OKANAGAN) Covers from Princeton on the West to Kelowna on the Northeast on the USA border to the South.

REGION 6 (KOOTENAYS-WEST) Covers from Greenwood/Grand Forks on the West to Nelson on the East to Balfour on the North and the USA border on the South.

REGION 7 (KOOTENAYS-EAST) Covers from Creston on the West the Alberta Border on the East to the USA border on the south and Golden on the North.

REGION 8 (INTERIOR) Covers from Cache Creek on the West to Revelstoke on the East and Vernon on the South (includes Merritt).

REGION 9 (CARIBOO) Covers 100 Mile House on the South and Prince George on the North (includes Vanderhoof).

REGION 10 (NORTH) Covers Dawson Creek/Fort St. John to the Alberta border and Whitehorse NWT/Yukon.

C. Each leader shall liaise with the Member - at - Large.

D. Each leader is expected to act in an ethical and responsible way.

1. Being familiar with the BCTTN purpose and Bylaws.

2. Communicate, cooperate and support each others efforts.

3. Stay abreast of the BCTTN activities through reports, meetings and other forms of communications.

4. Maintain active membership in the BCTTN by paying dues.

5. Functions within the guidelines of their office as stipulated in their Job Description.

                6. Keep records and receipts of all job related activites
                    pertaining to their office that are to be passed on to the
                    next leader.

Section V. Responsibilities of the Executive Council Members.

A. Attend the Annual General Meeting and three (3) Executive

Council or Conference Call meetings.

B. Fulfill the responsibilities of following Job Descriptions:

B.C.T.T.N. - Chairperson

The Chairperson is chosen for her/his ability to preside and be familiar with how to develop and maintain a non-profit organization, and how to facilitate consensus building as a decision-making process, and must also be experienced in the practice of Therapeutic Touch and issues related to the practice.

The presiding officer:

§ opens the meeting at the appointed time, having ascertained that there is a quorum present

§ reviews and requests approval of the Agenda and the Minutes of the last meeting

§ states recommendations for action(s) and announces a consensus decision

§ acknowledges consensus that the meeting is finished

§ will have at hand, at each meeting:

a) a copy of the By Laws for the Executive Council and the B.C.T.T.N. Mission Statement

b) a list of all standing committees and special work groups and their members.

c) the Agenda for the meeting and any material related to it.

6) authenticates, by her/his signature, when necessary, any documents necessary to transact the business of the Network including the co-signing of cheques with the Treasurer.

7) facilitates the development and evaluation of the annual B.C.T.T.N. work plan and completes the annual report.

8) assures an audit is done annually to be presented at the Executive Council meeting immediately following the AGM.

B.C.T.T.N. - Past Chairperson

The position of the Past Chairperson is assumed, for a two year period, by the previous Chairperson at the end of his/her tenure, in order to provide continuity between newly elected Executive Council and to provide history and support to the Chairperson at the policy and practice levels.

The Past Chairperson:

1) acts as a resource to the Chairperson and other Executive Council members around B.C.T.T.N. policy and practice, Executive Council Terms of Reference and provides historical context to the goals and objectives and directions taken by B.C.T.T.N.

2) acts as a back up to the Chairperson in terms of taking on delegated duties, if no Member-at-Large is available to do so.

3) facilitates and monitors the election of officers at Annual Networking Meetings.

4) has equal decision-making capacity to other members of the Executive Council.

5) will agree to take on special projects as required, on behalf of the Network, according to his/her capacity, e.g. Incorporation of B.C.T.T.N., development of TT Policy Statements, etc.

B.C.T.T.N. Treasurer

The Treasurer should have knowledge and experience in bookkeeping. This may be learned through personal, family, organizational, or business experience. She/he will be responsible for keeping accurate financial records. This entails recording all revenues and expenditures in sufficient detail to meet the needs of the B.C.T.T.N. and provincial and federal regulations.

The Treasurer:

1) collects, deposits, and records all monies, including membership fees.

2) issues receipts as required.

3) pays all approved expenditures.

4) holds all funds of the B.C.T.T.N. in a reputable bank or financial institution in the name of the B.C.T.T.N. All accounts must be registered under the names of the Chairperson and the Treasurer. Both of these signatures are required on any chequing accounts.

5) renders a written account of all transactions and the financial position of the B.C.T.T.N. on a quarterly and annual basis and as required by the Executive Council of B.C.T.T.N. Renders a verbal account of same as required.

6) prepares all financial documents.

7) prepares budget and grant applications in collaboration with the Executive Cou Council.

8) coordinates fund raising activities.

9) in consultation with the members of the Executive Council prepares correspondence related to the finances of the B.C.T.T.N.

10) informs all Executive Council members of the procedure for submitting invoices/bills.

B.C.T.T.N. Secretary

The Secretary should have good writing skills, experience in taking formal minutes, follow a set protocol as determined by the Executive Council, have computer skills, and access to a fax machine.

The Secretary:

1) takes minutes at all meetings of the Executive Council. In her/his absence will arrange with a Member-At-Large or Past Chairperson to assume recording responsibilities.

2) has charge of the Minute Books of the organization, all official documents, policies and procedures of the B.C.T.T.N. Executive Council.

3) seeks input from the Chairperson regarding the first draft of the minutes and distributes minutes of all meetings with enclosed reports of the Executive Council to said B.C.T.T.N. Executive Council members.

4) keeps the official minute book up-to-date. The secretary will bring this to each meeting for reference as needed.

5) keeps all committee reports on file.

6) in consultation with the members of the Executive Council conducts correspondence of the organization, except that which is an appropriate function of other offices or committees.

7) signs all contracts, documents, or instruments in writing that require the Secretary’s signature.

B.C.T.T.N. Membership Coordinator

The Membership Coordinator should have experience in or be willing to learn the ACCESS database software program. She/he must have computer skills and access to a computer and a fax machine.

The Membership Coordinator:

1) registers members:

a) prepares and distributes covering letter and information package.

b) welcomes new members with a letter and a receipt submitted by the Treasurer.

c) sends out annual membership renewal forms and information packages.

d) the contents of the membership packages are enveloped/revised in collaboration with the Executive Council.

2) develops a database of membership information and updates it with relevant renewal information.

3) relays relevant information to appropriate Chairs of standing committees or Executive Council members such as:

committees or positions that members have identified a willingness to particiate in:

a) support groups:

i) makes available information about existing support groups.

ii) identifies members who wish to start a support group.

iii) directs members who wish to start or join a support group to Support Group Coordinator.

b) makes available information from registration forms on existing TT practitioners and teachers.

c) identifies practitioners with research skills and interests.

4) sends updated membership list to TTNO for In Touch mail out.

5) retains a supply of various membership packages and a stationery etc. as necessary for mail outs.

6) coordinates yearly membership drive.

B.C.T.T.N. - Education Coordinator

The Education Coordinator should have a broad educational base, expertise in teaching Therapeutic Touch, experience in or access to expertise in setting standards and curriculum development, an ability to be creative, and good oral and written communication skills.

The Education Coordinator and/or an Education Committee is responsible for supporting the teaching, learning, and clarifying of Krieger-Kunz Therapeutic Touch.

The Education Coordinator/committee:

1) maintains lists of members of B.C.T.T.N. who are practitioners and teachers and where they practice.

2) refers practitioners and teachers to current guidelines regarding levels of Therapeutic Touch education (Nurse Healers Professional Associates and Therapeutic Touch Network Ontario) and BCTTN.

3) in cooperation with the Research Coordinator, reviews and recommends handouts for the various Therapeutic Touch levels making sure copyrights and authors are acknowledged.

4) encourages students, practitioners, and teachers of Therapeutic Touch to document TT treatments.

5) acts as a resource person for Therapeutic Touch Practitioners.

6) maintains a liaison with Education Coordinators of other Therapeutic Touch Networks and Nurse Healers Professional Associates.

7) assists B.C.T.T.N. Executive Council in events related to the education of the members.

8) in consultation with the Public Relations/Newsletter Coordinator and Website Manager publishes information about Therapeutic Touch in the B.C.T.T.N. brochure, in News Bulletins, In touch Newsletter and the B.C.T.T.N. website.

B.C.T.T.N. – Practice Group Coordinator

The Practice/Support Group Coordinator should have leadership skills, experience in problem solving and facilitating groups, adhere to Krieger-Kunz method of Therapeutic Touch, encourage networking, collegial support, and mentoring amongst Therapeutic Touch Practitioners.

ThePractice/Support Group Coordinator:

1) in consultation with other Support Group Facilitators, establishes guidelines for the development and maintenance of Support Groups.

2) maintains an updated list of support groups: their meeting times, location, and contact persons.

3) acts as a resource person to support groups.

4) in consultation with the Public Relations/Newsletter Coordinator and Website Manager, advertises support groups and writes or obtains articles about B.C. groups for TT newsletter e.g. In touch, Cooperative Connection, B.C.T.T.N. News bulletin; and B.C.T.T.N. website.

5) on request provides names of identified practitioners and teachers to clients, doctors, nurses in private practice, hospitals, health units, colleges, and universities.

6) informs Executive Council about ongoing practice issues.

7) liaises with Regional Representatives and Education Coordinator regarding support group and practice issues on a regular basis.

B.C.T.T.N. Research Coordinator

The Research Coordinator should have a sound understanding of research concepts and when necessary be prepared to consult with experienced researchers who have been involved in some aspect of Therapeutic Touch or other energy-based research.

The Research Coordinator:

1) contacts and maintains a liaison with the Research Coordinator of other Therapeutic Touch organizations i.e. Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario, Nurse Healers Professional Associates, etc. and encourages information exchange.

2) maintains a collection of scientific papers, theises, Therapeutic Touch bibliographies, and studies related to Therapeutic Touch.

3) actively searches for research in Therapeutic Touch by reading current credible journals (e.g. Advances, ISSSEEM (International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine), Journals of Alternative Therapies, etc.); with the approval of the Executive Council subscribes to or purchases necessary magazines and print materials.

4) obtains written permission to copy/reprint research articles in B.C.T.T.N. News bulletins, the In Touch Newsletter, or other journals. Articles to be included are decided in cooperation with the editor of the Newsletter or the Website Manager.

5) collects and sorts case studies and anecdotal experiences of Therapeutic Touch submitted by B.C.T.T.N. members.

6) encourages the membership to indicate areas for possible research.

7) encourages the membership to do research and provides support and guidance through referral to identified resource people and written materials.

8) maintains a list of people doing research in Therapeutic Touch and what type of projects they are working on as obtained from membership forms and other resources.

9) consults with and refers those interested to Therapeutic Touch Practitioners who have been/are involved in research of Therapeutic Touch.

10) writes articles in B.C.T.T.N. News bulletins or the In Touch Newsletter and B.C.T.T.N. website describing present research in Therapeutic Touch and any results.

11) consults with the Education & Support Group Coordinators and others with expertise to decide the value of articles and whether they are appropriate for distribution and inclusion in handouts.

12) keeps the Executive Council aware of new research.

B.C.T.T.N. - Public Relations Coordinator

The primary focus of the Public Relations (PR) Coordinator is to increase awareness of Therapeutic Touch and the Network to the public, health professionals, health institutions, and health education facilities.

The PR Coordinator:

1) in consultation with the Executive Council designs, prints, and distributes Network brochures and B.C.T.T.N. public documents.

2) prepares and distributes, as required, all publicity re: Network special activities such as the annual B.C.T.T.N. Networking Day.

3) places B.C.T.T.N. information ads, as required, in appropriate magazines (i.e. Common Ground, Shared Vision), Alternative Health Service Directories, Canadian Holistic Nurses Association, and Nurse Healers Professional Associates Newsletters and other identified publications.

4) on a yearly basis, or as appropriate, in collaboration with the Executive Council updates and arranges distribution of information packages to physicians, chiropractors, osteopaths, naturopaths, nurses in private practice, and other identified health professionals, B.C. health institutions, and health professional education programs (i.e. Nursing, Chiropractic Medicine, Massage Therapy. Physiotherapy. Etc.)

5) develops and prepares promotional AV materials (i.e. overhead transparencies, slides, videos, and audio tapes) for presentations.

6) develops and maintains liaison activities with organizations of other energy-based healing modalities.

B.C.T.T.N. – Newsletter Editor

1) solicits, coordinates, and edits submissions to B.C.T.T.N. News bulletin or submissions to other publications e.g. In Touch.

2) in consultation with Website Manager, publishes and distributes written B.C.T.T.N. information to members and public as requested.

3) solicits and coordinates articles from B.C.T.T.N. members about their experience with Therapeutic Touch and Therapeutic Touch events and prepares for each publication in In Touch, B.C.T.T.N. News bulletin and other Newsletters (see # 3 above).

B.C.T.T.N. – Regional Leaders

The Regional Leader should have varied experience including past experience leading a support group, teaching, and have numerous contacts with other TT practitioners and teachers in her/his region.

The Regional Leader:

1) liaises between TT members of the region and the B.C.T.T.N. Executive Council. This would include sharing information, research, educational material, future directions of B.C.T.T.N., TT Canada, etc. This would be done through correspondence, conference calls, and attending meetings whenever possible.

3) voices TT issues/needs of member regions.

4) has regular contact/meetings with TT members in the region.

5) raises awareness of Therapeutic Touch and B.C.T.T.N. in her/his area.

6) acts as a resource person and refers members to the appropriate sources or resource people.

7) arranges at least one annual regional meeting.

8) submits regional news to B.C.T.T.N. to include in identified newsletters or on the B.C.T.T.N. website whenever appropriate.

9) attend at least one of the following:

i) Annual B.C.T.T.N. Networking Day

ii) B.C.T.T.N. Retreat

iii) Annual Practitioners Day

iv) B.C.T.T.N. Teachers Education Day

B.C.T.T.N. – Member-at-Large

The Member-at-Large has past experience in various executive positions on committees or boards. She/he should also have excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing, and be familiar with the job descriptions and ongoing activities of all the other executive positions on the Executive Council for the B.C.T.T.N.

The Member-at-Large:

1) fulfills the responsibilities of other members of the Executive Council in the event that a member, for any reason, vacates the position, is absent or is unavailable to fulfill the duties described in the B.C.T.T.N. Job Description for that position.

2) chairs the Executive Council meetings in the absence of both the Chairperson and Past Chairperson.

3) assists in coordination of special events such as Networking Days.

4) acts as a resource person to the Executive Council and network members.

5) assists in the recruitment of members for Executive Council, standing sub-committees and work groups as necessary.

6) coordinates election activities when she/he is not standing for election; and

7) contacts and maintains liaison with the Regional Representatives from each of the eleven B.C.T.T.N. Regions of British Columbia through meetings, phone calls, e-mails or other forms of correspondence as necessary.

C. In addition, each Council member is expected to act in a ethical and responsible way:

1.By actively participating in the BCTTN consensus decision-making process.

2.Being familiar with the BCTTN Goals and Objectives, Code of Ethics and Bylaws.

3.Communicate, cooperate and support other's efforts.

4.Stay abreast of the BCTTN activities through

meetings and other forms of communications.

5.Maintain active membership in BCTTN by paying dues

6.Function within the guidelines of their office as stipulated in the Job Description

7.Keep records and reports of all job related activities pertaining to their office to be passed on to the next officer.

Article VI. Executive Council Meeting

A. An average of six (6) meetings of the Executive Council shall be held during the fiscal year May 1 to April 30.

B. Special meetings Executive Council including special meetings by telephone conference call shall be called by the chairperson and/or by any other member of the Executive Council.

C. Minutes of Council meetings shall be available to all members upon request.

D. At an Executive Council meeting fifty percent (50%) of members shall constitute a quorum.

Article VII. Committees and Councils.

Section I. Establishment of Committees

Any executive Council member shall organize, chair, or appoint a chair to a committee when it is deemed necessary to fulfill their responsibilities and the goals of the BCTTN.

Section II. Administration of Committees.

A. Eligibility - membership in the BCTTN and expressed interest in the good of the BCTTN shall establish eligibility by a member for committee membership.

B. Appointments shall be made at the discretion of the Executive Council member responsible for the committee.

C. Quorum –A simple majority of the membership of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

D. A report of all activities and decisions to be regularly submitted to the Executive Council. Executive minutes are to be maintained by the Committee.

Article VIII. Contracts, Cheques, Gifts.

Section I. Contracts.

The authorization for contracts shall be stated in writing by the Executive Council and the contracts signed by the Chairperson and one other Executive Council member.

Section II. Cheques and Drafts.

A. All cheques, drafts or other orders for payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the BCTTN shall be under direction of the Treasurer with input from the Chairperson.

B. All cheques shall require signature of Treasurer and Chairperson

C. The Executive Council shall accept on behalf of the BCTTN any contribution, gift, bequest or device for the general purpose of, or any special purpose of the BCTTN.

Article IX. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the BCTTN shall begin on the first (1st) day of May and end on the last day of April of each year.

Article X. Governance of Association.

A simple majority of the quorum at a membership meeting is required to pass a motion.

Article XI. Amendments.

These Bylaws shall be amended or replaced in whole or in part by open discussion of the Executive Council at a special meeting called for this purpose. At least two (2) weeks written notice must be given to each member of the Executive Council.

Article XII. Dissolution

In the event of a dissolution and liquidation of the BCTTN and after paying or adequately providing for all debts and obligations of the BCTTN, all assets of the BCTTN shall be transferred and conveyed to the Canadian Therapeutic Touch Network.