Born out of a research study, HPCC continues to grow thanks to dedicated Providers, the trust of our constituents, and an organization committed to the health and well-being of our community.

STANFORD RESEARCH
2004 Stanford Health Care receives research grant from the Avon Foundation to study the effects of HT on breast cancer patients.

HEALING PARTNERS LAUNCHED
2004–2010 With benefit-confirming data the Stanford program expands to include all types of cancer patients and expands services throughout the Bay Area.

STANFORD PROGRAM COMES TO CENTRAL COAST
2010–2019 Stanford Healing Partners Program expands to Monterey Area. Local group sees increases in HT Providers, oncologist referrals, and service sites.

NURSES TRAINED IN HT
2019 HPCC collaborates with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula to train nurses in Healing Touch.

HPCC NONPROFIT STATUS
2020 Launch of Healing Partners of the Central Coast as a 501(c) (3) to sustain the Healing Touch Program for the community.

PIVOTS & NEW PARTNERS
2021 Creative agility sustains the Program with remote sessions. HPCC collaborates with Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital to expand HT awareness and access.

MORE PARTNERS
2022 HPCC collaborates with Central Coast Functional Restoration Program to establish a new Healing Touch Treatment Room in Salinas and launch a Pain Management Program.

FUNDRAISING
2023 HPCC holds their first fundraiser: Hands & Hearts at Hacienda Hay.

NEW IN-HOSPITAL PILOT
2023 HPCC collaborates with Montage Health/Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula to launch Healing Touch Program for in-hospital cancer patients.

NEW HPCC TREATMENT ROOM

2024 HPCC opens new HT treatment site in Carmel Crossroads and expands inpatient services at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula to include the infusion room.