Chery Ann Hoffmeyer

PhD, QTTT, RTTT (she/her)

I was first drawn to Therapeutic Touch® in 1984, where I was introduced to the concept of the human biofield. I was intrigued by what I experienced in that first TT class and wanted to learn more. I had the wonderful privilege of studying with Dora Kunz and Dolores Krieger, the co-founders of TT, at the TT summer camps in Indralaya and at Pumpkin Hollow Farm. In my private practice, I offered Therapeutic Touch to a diverse range of healing partners including: newborns, women in pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum; surgical clients; and seniors. As I developed my TT knowledge and skills I also grew as a person and TT became a lifeway for me as the power of compassion and intention influenced not only my TT sessions but also my personal life. I was drawn to teaching Therapeutic Touch courses, nationally and internationally, so others could learn this gentle and powerful practice and share it with others. My commitment to supporting TT drew me to serve on the TTIA Board as Research Trustee, to chair the TTNC Curriculum-Education Committee, and serve as the PTTN Practitioner-Teacher Liaison as well as a Practice Group facilitator in-person and on Zoom. Therapeutic Touch has profoundly impacted my life personally and professionally, and my goal is to support individuals in exploring, learning, and growing with this amazing practice.