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 Our Core Values
Healing Touch Program empowers holistic health and wellness through high quality education and services that expand and strengthen the field of Energy Medicine. We are honored and privileged to continue the legacy of Healing Touch created by Janet Mentgen. We are a strong community dedicated to the mission of bringing healing to the world. Our core values define the best of who we are and the people we want to work with and serve. They help us attract the right people to fulfill our purpose and achieve our vision.
Core Value #1 Dedication We show dedication in all we do. We are loyal to the company and each other, committed to our customers, and focused on the goals that move our company towards achieving our vision.
We are honest and transparent with our communication with co-workers and customers. We use our best judgment to do the right thing. We take responsibility for our actions. We are thinkers and innovators. We are dedicated to solving problems, we consider how situations impact others and the company, and we have a strong desire to learn new skills to grow in and through our work. We make thoughtful decisions and give considerate advice. We get things done! We are pragmatic and efficient. We are self-motivated hard workers and have an excellent work ethic, demonstrate personal responsibility and will persevere to get things done right and on time. Our attitude and aptitude are those that exemplify leadership. We are determined, courageous, and fearless. We encourage others by inspiring and modeling, are interested in supporting the development of others, and respect and protect our co-workers and customers. We are FUN to work with! Our life is a reflection of our attitude. We are playful and humorous, and above all we have positive energy and attitudes. We use positive words to describe our co-workers, our opportunities and our company. |
 Our Inclusion Commitment: Healing Touch for All At Healing Touch Program, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – across all of our work, our classes and community around the world. They are central to our mission and to our impact. We strive to create space that reflects the clients and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves forward. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, feels welcome, valued and safe. |
Meet our Team
Christine Salas, LCSW, HTCP HTPA Community Director Christine has been the HTPA Community Director since April 2021. Christine is passionate about nurturing others to bring their best and brightest self forward and aspires to amplify the healing in this world through facilitating connection and support for Healing Touch students, mentees, and professionals. Christine currently lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, daughter and dog. She enjoys spending time in nature with her family including hiking, gardening, and camping.
Ann Darmstetter, Level 2 Student HTPA Administrator Ann has been with Healing Touch Program since 2010 and has worked in many aspects of the company. In addition to her role as the website administrator for HTPA, she is also the administrator for Energy Medicine Professional Association (EMPA) - our insurance division and administrator for Healing Touch Certification (HTC). She is part of the Healing Touch Program leadership team as the Director of Services. Ann enjoys being active, spending time with family and friends and learning new things. |
Gabriele Schlumpberger, HTCP, Life Coach, SHTP/I, LMT HTPA Virtual Chapter Co-Lead Gabriele is a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner, Life Coach, Self-Healing Technique Practitioner and Instructor and Massage Therapist, living in North Carolina. Her mantra is “Heal & Empower Yourself.” Her 25 years of experience with different healing modalities has enabled her to tap into that wisdom and bring to the classes, workshops, gatherings and sessions what is needed in that moment. 
Sarah Sherbenou, BNS, HTCP, Life Coach, Schmico-Therapy HTPA Virtual Chapter Co-Lead Sarah's journey with Healing Touch began in 2014, shortly after she completed nursing school and was seeking additional ways to support her Oncology patients in the hospital. Presently, Sarah is dedicated to being a full-time mom and a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner (HTCP) in her private practice. She also actively hosts workshops involving energy medicine. Her passion lies in guiding her clients on a transformative journey to "Learning to Love their Lovesong" again through a blend of various therapeutic techniques.
Emilia Younge, HTP-A HTPA Book Club Lead Emilia Wahili Onkhteo (Comes With War) is a long-time student of Healing Touch, who simply loves ‘doing the work’ in many different ways and settings. She is the lead volunteer for the HTPA Book Club and a chapter lead in Houston Texas. Emilia believes in the importance of community for the mental health of healers and is grateful for HTPA’s role in this.
HTPA Book Club Co-Lead Dianne is an RN -Healing Touch Certified Practitioner who is passionate about supporting the best energetic health possible- by using approaches that allow the body's natural ability to recover, restore, renew and re-energize-- to HEAL! She is dedicated to life long learning and exploration and is a self proclaimed Foodie, empath and sensitive soul. She is committed to yoga, meditation, Nia dance and outdoor biking. |
Dianne L. Noel, RN, BSN, HTCP
Content Creator, Social Media Marketing, Virtual Assistant Anya works behind the scenes to create insightful and inspirational content for the HTP and HTPA teams to spread their message to the Healing Community and beyond. She is passionate about health, wellness and creativity, and aligns with the ethics of all that encompasses Healing Touch. Anya is a lover of reading, writing, photography, and traveling, and time spent in nature. |
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