Conference Schedule

You may be arriving early or staying an extra day to take advantage of all there is to offer at conference, or the best airfare. Maybe you are bringing your spouse or a close friend. In an case, take advantage of the many interesting places and things to do on the River Walk and in the surrounding area. Click here for a list of the site seeing opportunities San Antonio has to offer.

The 2011 Conference will begin with the Opening Ceremony onThursday. August 25th at 6:00p.m. and ends on Sunday, August 28th with the Closing Ceremony at 1:30p.m.

The Saturday night banquet is included in registration so everyone can participate in this fun filled time. In addition to a delicious banquet dinner, there will be a cash bar, entertainment and the Healing Touch Foundation live auction.

Conference Pricing
Healing Touch Professional Association (HTPA) members receive a conference discount. If you are not a member, and would like to become one in order to take advantage of this discount you may do so when you register. If you would like to learn more about becoming a member visit the Healing Touch Professional Association website.

Conference Schedule:
Early Morning Activities -To Be Announced

Thursday, August 25th
Time	Content
3:00 - 6:00 pm	Registration
6:00 - 7:00 pm	Meet and Greet
7:00 - 7:20 pm	Opening Ceremony
7:20 - 8:00 pm	Pinning Ceremony
8:00 - 9:00 pm	Celebrate - Inspirational and Informative Stories
9:00 - 10:00 pm	Music/Entertainment

Friday, August 26th
Time	Content
6:45 - 7:30 am	Early Morning Activities
7:00 - 8:00 am	Registration
7:30 - 8:30 am	Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 am	Meditation
8:45 - 9:00 am	Opening Comments / Blessing of the Speakers
9:00 - 9:30 am	Lisa Mentgen Gordon
9:30 - 9:35 am	Get up and MOVE
9:35 - 11:10 am	Keynote - The Ceremony of Healing Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, CCFP
11:10 am - 11:30 pm	Break
11:30 - 12:15 pm	HTWF/ISHF Foundations
12:15 - 2:00 pm	Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 pm	Breakout Session
3:30 - 3:45 pm	Break
3:45 - 4:45 pm	HTPA Panel – Membership, What’s In It for You?
5:00 - 6:00 pm	Workshop - Healing the Healer Ann Marie Chiasson, MD, MPH, CCFP
6:00 pm	Enjoy the River Walk - Dinner on Your Own
8:30 - 9:30 pm	Concert - The Bliss of the Connected Soul - a Musical Experience Richard Shulman, keyboardist

Saturday, August 27th
Time	Content
6:45 - 7:30 am	Early Morning Activities
7:30 - 8:30 am	Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00 am	Meditation / Announcements
9:00 - 10:30 am	Keynote - Hey Healer ~ Can You Paradigm?; Necessary Mindset Shifts You Need to Make More Money in Your Healing Practice Marilee Tolen, RN, HN-BC, HTCP/I
10:30 - 11:00 am	Break / Book Signing in Vendor Area
11:00 - 12:30 pm	Breakout Session
12:30 - 2:00 pm	Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 pm	Keynote - Transitioning from Experimental Data to Clinical Applications in Healing Work William Bengston, Ph.D.
3:30 - 3:45 pm	Break
3:45 - 5:00 pm	Panel Discussions
5:00 - 6:00 pm	Break
6:00 - 6:30 pm	Cash Bar
6:30 - 7:30 pm	Banquet
7:30 - 8:15 pm	Entertainment - The Upwising Has Begun! Featuring the Cosmic Comedy and Wacky Wisdom of Swami Beyondananda (Steve Bhaerman)
8:15 - 9:30 pm	HTWF Live Auction and Entertainment skits

Sunday, August 28th
Time	Content
6:45 - 7:30 am	Early Morning Activities
7:30 - 8:30 am	Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00 am	Meditation / Announcements
9:00 - 10:30 am	Keynote - Sound - The Healing Bridge Arden Wilken, BA (cum laude) in Music Theory
10:30 - 11:00 am	Break
11:00 am - 12:30 pm	Keynote - Wake Up Laughing, Wise Up Loving: Spontaneous Evolution From Ideal to Real Deal Steve Bhaerman, M.A.
12:30 - 1:30 pm	Closing Ceremony / Remarks

To Learn More: (Click the links below)
Keynote Speakers
Breakout Sessions
Panel Discussions
Pre Conference Workshops
Post Conference Workshops

Healing Touch Program Instructor Gathering
The HTP Instructor Gathering begins Wednesday evening, August 24th at 6:00 p.m. with a time of gathering and sharing. It continues on Thursday beginning at 7:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast and ends Thursday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Julie Wright will hold a special workshop for instructors on Thursday morning, All Dates Sold Out; How to Build a Better Business Life. For more information on the Instructor Gathering, click here.

Other Meetings
The Institute of Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy will have an informal gathering on Friday, August 26th 6:30 - 9:30pm for Instructors/Coordinators/Students. The meeting room location will be posted at conference.

Continuing Education Credits
CE credits for nurses and massage therapists are available for conference and post conference participants. Certificates will be handed out at the end of conference and during post conference sessions.

Treatment Room
A separate room will be set up for those who wish to receive or give a Healing Touch Treatment. Give the gift of Healing Touch or be on the receiving end. Either way, take advantage of the opportunity to share a treatment with a friend or new acquaintance.

Conference Registration
Registration can be completed on-line OR by downloading the registration form and faxing or mailing to the Healing Touch Program office. If you have questions or need help, please call the Healing Touch Program office at 210-497-5529.

If you cannot make conference, but are interested in attending a Pre or Post Conference Workshop, you can register for these workshops individually.

Register On-Line

Register by mail or fax.

Substitution/Cancellation Policy
General Conference, Instructor Gathering and Cavern Tour: Please notify HTP of any substitutions in writing. The appropriate registration fee will be applied to the substitute attendee. A refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee) will be given your cancellation is received by August 18. Notification of cancellation must be sent in writing. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after August 18.

Pre and Post Conference Workshops: Please notify HTP of any substitutions in writing. The appropriate registration fee will be applied to the substitute attendee. A refund (minus a $50 cancellation fee) will be given if by August 1. Notification of cancellation must be sent in writing. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after August, 18.

Substitutions/Cancellations should be sent in writing to:
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Fax: 210-497-8532
Mail: 20822 Cactus Loop, San Antonio, TX 78258