President

Norman Morrow, BS, PhD
Joined the Board: 2010

Norman has been responsible for the day-to-day management of HTWF’s financial affairs since 2001. In 2019, he became President of the Foundation and is currently serving in that capacity.

Norman is retired from ExxonMobil Corporation, but continues to provide consulting services on air pollution regulations and compliance for the petroleum and chemical industries though his own company – Fresh Air Consulting. The balance of his time is spent fishing, traveling and visiting with his and Bonnie’s children and grandchildren.

As HTWF expands to provide broader and more extensive services to the Healing Touch Community, Norman is striving bring in new blood and new ideas.

Treasurer

Barbara Cox, CPA, Level 3 Student

Barbara Cox earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, OH.  She has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Maine for more than 40 years.  She has been employed in both private and public accounting as well as municipal government and volunteered as a firefighter for 18 years.  She discovered that establishing a self-employed tax practice provided her with the flexibility to meet the needs of her family.  Raised as a Navy “brat” who became a Navy wife, she has traveled and lived in many places throughout our country and the world before settling in Maine upon her husband’s retirement from the Navy.  

Barbara began her Healing Touch journey looking for ways to help both her husband and another Vietnam era veteran who struggle with tremors which don’t respond to medication.  Mating her linear and mathematical brain with the esoteric qualities of Healing Touch has presented her with a challenge.  To date, she has completed work for Levels 1 – 3.

Barbara joined the HTWF board in June 2022, becoming its treasurer in November, 2022.

Board Member

Jan Steffen, MAELD, Level 3 Student

Jan embarked on her Healing Touch journey in 2023, participating in healing sessions. Her awakening led her to enroll in Level 1 in January 2024, as she strives to achieve certification.

 She has volunteered to contribute as a board member of HTWF. Jan is passionate about generating innovative ideas for the future of the Foundation and raising awareness of Healing Touch and the Foundation globally.

 Jan has retired from teaching at online colleges and managing her own businesses. Throughout her career, she has also served on multiple boards.

Jan joined the HTWF board in August 2024.

Advisory Member

Carol Komitor, CMT, HTCP/I, HTACP, ESMT
Healing Touch for Animals, Founder

As a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner/Instructor (HTCP/I), Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) and Certified Hospital Based Massage Therapist (CHBMT), Carol witnessed the powerful and often dramatic effects of energy medicine on humans. Her experience since 1991 as both a veterinary technician and an HTCP/I inspired her to develop energy medicine techniques for animals. Carol’s passion for animals and her knowledge of energy medicine brought about a program of hands-on courses offering a cooperative model that bridges holistic animal healthcare with traditional veterinary medicine.

Based on years of experience working with world class trainers, veterinarians, animal shelters, private clients and through extensive studies, Carol Komitor formulated the curriculum for the multilevel energy medicine program known as Healing Touch for Animals® (HTA). HTA techniques were created and cultivated by Carol through study, practice and experiential knowledge.

Advisory Member

Mary Duennes RN, BSN, MA, HTCP/I, QM

Treasurer

Barbara Cox, CPA, Level 3 Student

Barbara Cox earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, OH.  She has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Maine for more than 40 years.  She has been employed in both private and public accounting as well as municipal government and volunteered as a firefighter for 18 years.  She discovered that establishing a self-employed tax practice provided her with the flexibility to meet the needs of her family.  Raised as a Navy “brat” who became a Navy wife, she has traveled and lived in many places throughout our country and the world before settling in Maine upon her husband’s retirement from the Navy.  

Barbara began her Healing Touch journey looking for ways to help both her husband and another Vietnam era veteran who struggle with tremors which don’t respond to medication.  Mating her linear and mathematical brain with the esoteric qualities of Healing Touch has presented her with a challenge.  To date, she has completed work for Levels 1 – 3.

Barbara joined the HTWF board in June 2022, becoming its treasurer in November, 2022.

Scholarships Chair

Karen B. Chin, RN, MS, HTCP/I

Karen began on the board in 2009 as the secretary. She was involved with the update of the Bylaws and the ongoing development of policies and procedures. Karen had the privilege of serving as President from 2012 – 2016.

Karen’s background is varied, having been an operating room nurse both in civilian and military capacities. She served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for 25 years retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Having just moved from Texas to New Hampshire, Karen teaches RN nursing students on a part time basis, and looks forward to setting up Level 1 Healing Touch classes in her area. She also enjoys being a HT mentor. Her interests include karate, in which she holds a 2nd degree black belt, as well as learning piano. Her growing HT business is called Touch of the Phoenix.

Karen’s vision for the HTWF is that we do our utmost to indeed spread Healing Touch worldwide.