Our Team
Corinna P. Kromer, HTCP, HMC/M/T, CRMT, NLP, CBTP, Rev.
President
Barbara Cox, CPA, Level 4 Student
Treasurer
Debra Poelker, HTCP, BS, MA
Secretary
Norman Morrow, BS, PhD
Board Member
Lisa Mentgen-Gordon, CEO Healing Touch Program
Board Member
Jan Steffen, MAELD, Level 3 Student
Board Member
JoAnne Veith, RN, HN-BC, HTCP/I, HTP-ICP Manager
Board Member
Our organization is driven by a dedicated team of volunteers who share a profound passion for expanding the reach of Healing Touch across the globe. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds but are united by their commitment to promoting Healing Touch as an evidence-based energy therapy. Their unwavering enthusiasm and selfless contributions are the backbone of our efforts, enabling us to foster a supportive and nurturing community. Together, we aim to make Healing Touch accessible to people everywhere, helping them achieve physical, emotional, and spiritual balance.
Advisory Council
Carol Komitor
CMT, HTCP/I, HTACP, ESMT, Healing Touch for Animals, Founder
Karen Chin
RN, MS, HTCP/I
Madeleine Ferbal
MA, HHP, HTCP, HTACP/I
Mary Duennes
RN, BSN, MA, HTCP/I, QM
Our Advisory Council consists of volunteers who provide advice and fresh perspectives to uphold the integrity and mission of HTWF.
✓ The Advisory Council plays a crucial role in guiding the organization's strategic direction and decision-making processes.
✓ Volunteers on the council offer diverse expertise and insights to support the mission of HTWF.
✓ The council members contribute valuable input to ensure that HTWF maintains its core values and fulfills its objectives.
✓ Their advice helps in fostering innovation, growth, and sustainability within the organization.
✓ The Advisory Council serves as a source of wisdom and guidance for the leadership team of HTWF.
We are a heart-centered volunteer organization committed to advancing Healing Touch as an evidence-based energy medicine and supporting our Healing Touch community 25+ years!
Our Team
President
Corinna P. Kromer, HTCP, HMC/M/T, CRMT, NLP, CBTP, Rev.
Joined the Board: November 2024
Corinna Kromer, whose rich Mediterranean heritage has deeply influenced her holistic approach, is a Wellness & Post Traumatic Growth Coach and Energy Medicine Professional with over 20 years of experience. She is also a certified NLP and Hypnosis practitioner, and the creator of the ETC-Lucid Hypnosis system, which effectively addresses chronic pain and trauma, fostering a vibrant life.
Drawing from Mediterranean principles of balance and wellness, Corinna empowers and leads women to reclaim their health, joy, and upscale their leadership through her "Awaken to Your True Potential" 12-week program.
Corinna is honored to have dedicated nearly a decade to serving our Veterans through the Healing Warriors Program. Her commitment further extends to actively participating on the Board of Directors, striving to find the best support and solutions to address the critical issue of suicide ideation. Through Healing Touch treatments, she focuses on alleviating PTSD, anxiety, sleep disorders, and chronic pain, providing holistic care to those in need.
With her extensive background and multi-disciplinary training, Corinna champions self-care, wellness, and inner joy, promoting healing and deeper connections within the community.
Secretary
Deborah Poelker, HTP-A, BS, MA, Retired Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Joined the Board: September 2021
Deb began her HTP journey in February 2020, as a Level 1 Student and currently is working toward HTP Certification. Deb has recently stepped into the role of Acting Secretary for the Healing Touch Worldwide Foundation Board and also sits on the Boards Grants Committee. She is inspired by the HTWF mission of advancing HT worldwide and has particular enthusiasm for the foundations vision to fund grants for quality scientific research regarding the benefits of HT.
Having retired from a 20-year career in the mental health field in 2019, and having worked in the environmental sciences prior to that, Deb considers energy healing as a natural progression in her career path.
Treasurer
Barbara Cox, CPA, Level 3 Student
Joined the Board: November 2022
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
Lisa Mentgen-Gordon, CEO Healing Touch Program
Joined the Board: 2012
Board Member
Norman Morrow, BS, PhD
Joined the Board: 2010
In varying capacities, Norman was responsible for the day-to-day management of HTWF’s financial affairs from 2001 through 2024. In 2019, he became President of the Foundation and is in November 2024 stepped down from that role. He continues to serve, however, as a member of the Board.
Norman retired from the ExxonMobil Corporation in 2003 but continued to provide consulting services on air pollution regulations and compliance for the petroleum and chemical industries though his own company – Fresh Air Consulting until 2022. The balance of his time is spent fishing, traveling and visiting with his children and grandchildren.
Board Member
JoAnne Veith, RN, HN-BC, HTCP/I, Healing Touch Program Intergrative Care Program Manager
Joined the Board: November 2024
JoAnne Veith is a board-certified holistic nurse with 19 years of experience spanning healthcare and state government. Her deep passion for empowering others to unlock their healing potential inspired her to become a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner and Instructor. As the manager of the Healing Touch Integrative Care Program, JoAnne is dedicated to integrating Healing Touch into healthcare settings and beyond. She also oversees integrative therapies at a community hospital, providing Healing Touch and Aromatherapy to patients, families, and staff. In addition, she operates a private energy healing practice, offering personalized care to her community.
JoAnne is a valued educator, regularly presenting Healing Touch classes and workshops in hospitals and at community events. Known for her authenticity and warmth, she gracefully balances her professional commitments with her roles as a devoted wife, mother, and holistic caregiver to her aging father, embodying a life of service, compassion, and joy.
Board Member
Jan Steffen, MAELD, Level 4 Student
Joined the Board: September 2024
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 Council
Advisory Member
Karen B. Chin, RN, MS, HTCP/I
Joined the Board: 2009
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.
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
Madeleine Ferbal, MA, HHP, HTCP, HTACP/I
When not teaching or working with her private clients, she enjoys volunteering her time with other HTA practitioners providing energy work to animals of various rescue organizations in the community.
In May of 2020, she completed a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management and is excited to bring her nonprofit experience and knowledge to the Advisory Council of HTWF.
Advisory Member
Mary Duennes RN, BSN, MA, HTCP/I, QM
apprenticeship and certification process.
Award given by the Board of Advisors of the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing.
Fundraising
Fundraising Chair position is open.
Finance
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.
Grants
Grants Chair
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.
Scholarships
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.
Be Involved
The Healing Touch Worldwide Foundation (HTWF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established July 1997.