Healing Beyond Borders

What Healing Beyond Borders does

Healing Beyond Borders (legally Healing Touch International, Inc.) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional trade association founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado. The organization educates and certifies practitioners and instructors of Healing Touch, an energy therapy modality that uses gentle touch to work with the body's energy field and complement standard medical care. Its core offerings include the AHNA-endorsed HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program, the Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP) and Instructor (CHTI) credentials, an annual Energy Healing Conference, a quarterly 'Perspectives in Healing' publication, and supporting e-commerce products such as pendulums, music CDs, and educational resources.

The organization generates revenue from a diversified stack: annual membership dues ($125, increased effective September 1, 2021), one-time course and certification fees, conference registrations and sponsorships (Seed $750 to Global $15,500 corporate tiers), Evergreen Supporter monthly donations across eight tiers ($15 to $2,200/month), e-commerce product sales, and personal grants. GTM motion is event-driven (annual virtual and in-person conferences), community-led (monthly online practice groups, mentorship, practice directories), and direct-to-consumer through the website storefront.

Healing Beyond Borders serves a global base of healthcare professionals (nurses, massage therapists, doctors, chiropractors, nutritionists), students pursuing certification, and certified practitioners/instructors, with tens of thousands of email subscribers and international board representation including the Netherlands. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Lisa C. Anselme, with a staff in the 11-50 range.

Name

Healing Beyond Borders

Legal name

Healing Touch International, Inc.

Website

https://healingbeyondborders.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Healing Beyond Borders is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 1996 that educates and certifies Healing Touch practitioners and instructors worldwide, serving nurses, massage therapists, doctors, and other healthcare professionals through AHNA-endorsed programs, annual conferences, and a global practitioner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Therapy Education and Certification

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Holistic & Integrative Wellness Education (Ayurveda, Traditional Practices) (EDAAAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reiki & Energy Healing (HSADAHAM)

Keywords

• Energy therapy education
• Healing touch certification
• Holistic nursing training
• Complementary therapy courses
• Continuing education healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide access to member benefits including reduced tuition on courses, conference discounts, free newsletter subscriptions, $75 discount on certification fees, and free website listings for CHTPs and CHTIs.
2. Education and Certification Fees: Revenue from the HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program courses, certification application packets, and instructor training fees. Students pay reduced tuition with membership.
3. Conference Revenue: Annual Energy Healing Conference with continuing education (CE) hours. Includes conference registrations, exhibitor fees, and sponsorship packages ranging from Seed ($750) to Global ($15,500).
4. E-commerce Product Sales: Online shop selling educational resources, HBB swag, pendulums, music CDs, certification fees, conference recordings, door hangers, pins, and replacement certificates.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate membership program with five tiers: Seed ($750), Bud ($2,500), Petal ($5,000), Bloom ($9,500), and Global ($15,500). Includes memberships, conference registrations, exhibit booths, and advertising.
6. Evergreen Supporter Program: Monthly recurring donations through a monthly grant program with multiple support levels from HBB Patron ($15/month) to Good Vibrations ($1,500/month). Funds support the organization's vision and mission.
7. Personal Grants and Donations: One-time or designated grants and donations that can be restricted for specific projects such as student education, conference scholarships, or professional development.
8. Hard Copy Newsletter Subscription: Quarterly publication 'Perspectives in Healing' available in print and PDF formats with advertising options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Healing Beyond Borders is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional trade association that educates and certifies Healing Touch practitioners (CHTPs) and instructors (CHTIs) through the HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program, which is endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Association. The organization also operates the Annual Energy Healing Conference offering continuing education hours, publishes the quarterly 'Perspectives in Healing' newsletter, runs a global network of certified instructors, and supports healthcare integration of energy therapy through research and consulting.

Product overview

Healing Beyond Borders is a non-profit educational and certification organization (501(c)6) that educates and certifies Healing Touch practitioners and instructors worldwide. The organization's core offerings include the HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program (endorsed by AHNA), practitioner (CHTP) and instructor (CHTI) certifications, and an annual energy healing conference. The product portfolio spans educational services including online courses and conference recordings, professional certifications, publications (Perspectives in Healing quarterly newsletter), merchandise (pendulums, music CDs, door hangers, pins, swag), and membership programs. The organization also offers an Evergreen Supporter monthly donation program with nine tiered support levels and a Corporate Sponsorship Program with five membership tiers. Healing Touch is described as a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy using gentle touch to balance physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 78.5 CE hours offered at 2022 virtual conference
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHNA, a professional nursing organization, has provided endorsement of the HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program. Having met predetermined criteria for endorsement, this recognition by AHNA provides recognition, value, and credibility to the Healing Beyond Borders HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program. This is a significant professional endorsement that validates the certification for nursing professionals.
• Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBB is a founding member of CHI. Executive Director Lisa Anselme and Immediate Past President Joel Anderson serve as inaugural members of CHI's Advisory Council of Healers led by Dr. Shamini Jain. HBB has been recognized by other CHI council members as 'doing it right' in weaving together art and science of healing with strong ethical standards and heart-centeredness.
• ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals)minorOthersABMP provides liability insurance options for Healing Touch practitioners, recommended on the HBB website as a resource for professional coverage.
• ASCP (Associated Skin Care Professionals)minorOthersASCP provides liability insurance options for Healing Touch practitioners, recommended on the HBB website as a resource for professional coverage.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Barbara Brennan School of Healing: Barbara Brennan School of Healing offers multi-year energy healing practitioner training with a structured curriculum and professional certification—comparable to HBB's HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program in energy healing pedagogy and professional credentialing.
• Center for Reiki Research: Center for Reiki Research curates scientific literature and conducts research on energy healing modalities including Reiki and is referenced as an adjacent evidence-building body to HBB's research committee and biofield research interests.
• Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI): CHI is a collaborative accelerator where HBB holds founding membership and board-level representation in CHI's Advisory Council of Healers. CHI focuses on integrating science, healing research, and clinical practice—a thematic peer that overlaps in evidence-driven energy therapy research and education.
• Touch for Health Kinesiology Association: Touch for Health is an educational association that trains and certifies practitioners in energy-based bodywork approaches. Both organizations focus on practitioner certification, instructor training, and continuing education in complementary modalities.

Others

• National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH): NCCIH is the U.S. federal research agency that funds studies on complementary health modalities including energy therapies. Although not a commercial peer, NCCIH's research priorities and published evidence base materially shape the perceived credibility of HBB's Healing Touch modality.

Broad incumbents

• American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA): AHNA is the umbrella professional association for holistic nurses in the United States and the AHNA endorses HBB's HTI Healing Touch Certificate Program. AHNA addresses the broader holistic nursing market and sets continuing-education standards that Healing Beyond Borders' CHTP certification aligns with.

Direct peers

• International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT): ICRT is the largest global Reiki education and certification organization, offering multi-level practitioner and master/teacher credentials—directly comparable to Healing Beyond Borders' CHTP and CHTI certifications in energy healing credentialing, with overlapping practitioner audiences.
• International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP): IARP is a professional membership association serving Reiki practitioners, similar in structure to HBB's 501(c)(6) trade association model. IARP offers practitioner directories, member benefits, and a code of ethics—competing features to HBB's Find Healing Touch directory and CHTP member services.
• Therapeutic Touch International Association (TTIA): TTIA is the credentialing body for Therapeutic Touch, a closely related energy-based healing modality. Both organizations certify practitioners/instructors, run annual conferences, and target nurses and holistic healthcare professionals—making TTIA the closest substitute offering in energy therapy credentialing.
• International Alliance of Holistic Therapists (IAHT): IAHT is a global membership-based organization for holistic therapy practitioners, offering memberships, professional recognition, and continuing education—comparable to HBB's membership program, CHTP credentialing, and Find Healing Touch directory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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