Healing touch: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services for chest pain, severe trouble breathing, signs of stroke, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, or another possible emergency.

   Do not wait for a healing touch appointment or ask a healing touch practitioner to assess an emergency.

   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Seek prompt medical advice for new or worsening pain, fever, weakness, fainting, persistent vomiting, or other concerning symptoms.

   These are not expected effects of healing touch and may need separate assessment.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Arrange routine follow-up if your original symptom is not improving, is interfering with daily life, or changes despite healing touch.

   Contact the facility if you have concerns about consent, privacy, hygiene, fees, or practitioner conduct.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Healing touch. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.