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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION OF BIO- MAGNETICS

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860717217 · Form 990EZ · FY2019 · Micro (<$100K) · justtouch.com
revenue
$44K
expenses
$39K
net assets
$42K
employees
mission · from form 990

Charitable/Educational

profile · synthesized from sources

The International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics promotes Bio-Touch, a gentle touch therapy that uses light, specific touch points to reduce stress, pain, and symptoms of disease. The organization supports research on the technique's physiological effects and provides training materials to teach it as a complementary, non-invasive healing method. Bio-Touch is presented as accessible to anyone, regardless of experience or belief system, and is intended to enhance overall well-being and support the body’s natural healing processes.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Bio-Touch Research Initiative
Supports and disseminates scientific research on the physiological effects of Bio-Touch, including stress reduction, immune response, and pain relief
Bio-Touch Training Program
Offers downloadable training materials and online instruction to teach individuals how to perform Bio-Touch, including options for certification
Free Health Condition Workbooks
Provides educational workbooks on using Bio-Touch for specific health conditions such as back pain, asthma, autism, and Alzheimer’s
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Bio-Touch Healing Practice and Education 16 activities
    • Bio-Touch Healing Education Programs
      Offers holistic healing touch education programs taught by certified instructors, including in-person or virtual classes to teach the Bio-Touch technique. These programs are available at the organization's Tucson, Arizona center and online, with low-cost enrollment options.
    • Bio-Touch Healing Education Programs
      Offers holistic healing touch education programs taught by certified instructors, including in-person or virtual classes to teach the Bio-Touch technique. These programs are available at the organization's Tucson center and online, designed for broad accessibility.
    • Bio-Touch Healing Education and Training
      Offers holistic healing touch education programs, including in-person and virtual classes, e-books, training manuals, and certification programs for individuals to become Bio-Touch practitioners. These materials teach a touch-based healing practice claimed to reduce stress, pain, and symptoms of disease.
    • Bio-Touch Practitioner Certification
      Offers certification programs for individuals to become certified Bio-Touch practitioners, part of a global program that includes training materials and online trainings.
    • Bio-Touch healing education and certification programs
      Offers in-person and virtual classes, certification programs, and training materials to teach individuals the Bio-Touch healing technique. Certification is available for those completing the program, supporting a global network of practitioners.
    • Certification for Bio-Touch Practitioners
      Offers certification programs for individuals to become certified Bio-Touch practitioners, part of a global program that includes training materials and online trainings.
    • Direct Bio-Touch Healing Sessions
      Provides personal Bio-Touch healing sessions at its Tucson, Arizona center on a donation basis, offering low-cost access to hands-on healing.
    • Direct Bio-Touch Healing Sessions
      Provides personal Bio-Touch healing sessions at its Tucson center on a donation basis, offering accessible direct healing services to the public.
    • Direct Bio-Touch Healing Sessions
      Provides personal Bio-Touch healing sessions at its Tucson center on a donation basis, offering a low-cost option for individuals to experience the healing technique.
    • Distribution of Bio-Touch Educational Materials
      Distributes and sells a range of training materials to teach Bio-Touch, including an eBook training manual with video links, a physical training manual with DVD, printable posters and pocket manuals, and bundled digital resources. Also offers free workbooks on specific health conditions designed for use with full training.
    • Distribution of Bio-Touch educational materials
      Offers and sells a range of educational resources including e-books, training manuals (in print and digital), workbooks for specific health conditions, printable posters and pocket guides, and supplementary tools like the BIO-BALL to demonstrate the technique’s principles. These materials support self-learning and structured training in Bio-Touch.
    • Distribution of Educational Materials
      Distributes free and paid educational resources including e-books, workbooks for various health conditions (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder), printable posters of the 17 point sets, and pocket manuals for quick reference. Also sells training bundles and physical manuals with video demonstrations.
    • Provision of Bio-Touch healing sessions and outreach
      Provides personal Bio-Touch healing sessions at its Tucson, Arizona center on a donation basis, along with low-cost classes offered in-person and online. Also hosts weekly live streams and podcasts on healing and Bio-Touch, available via YouTube.
    • Public Education and Outreach
      Hosts weekly live streams and podcasts on YouTube to discuss healing and Bio-Touch, and sells a "BIO-BALL" to demonstrate conductivity principles related to the Bio-Touch technique.
    • Public Outreach and Awareness via Digital Media
      Hosts weekly live streams and podcasts discussing healing and Bio-Touch, made available on YouTube to engage and educate a broader audience.
    • Public Outreach and Engagement
      Hosts weekly live streams and podcasts discussing healing and Bio-Touch, available on YouTube, to engage the public and promote awareness of the practice.
  • Complementary Health Practice Research 4 activities
    • Research on Bio-Touch Healing Effectiveness
      Conducts and publishes scientific research exploring the biological effects of Bio-Touch Healing, including studies on stress reduction, immune response, genetic activity, quality of life, and pain reduction, utilizing methods like brain imaging, immune markers, and genetic analysis.
    • Scientific Research on Bio-Touch
      Conducts and publishes scientific research on the biological and psychological effects of Bio-Touch, including studies using brain imaging, immune markers, and genetic analysis. Research has demonstrated measurable reductions in stress, anxiety, and pain, improvements in immune response, gene activity, and quality of life.
    • Scientific Research on Bio-Touch Healing
      Conducts and publishes scientific research on the biological and psychological effects of Bio-Touch, including studies using brain imaging, immune markers, and genetic analysis. Research has demonstrated measurable reductions in stress, anxiety, and pain, improvements in immune response, gene activity related to infection and cancer defense, and enhanced quality of life.
    • Scientific research on Bio-Touch healing effects
      Conducts and publishes research on the biological and psychological effects of Bio-Touch, including studies measuring stress reduction, pain relief, immune response, gene activity, cortisol levels, heart rate, and emotional state. Research includes controlled studies with participants and uses brain imaging, immune markers, and genetic analysis.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2019
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$37K83%
Program service revenue$6K13%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$42K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$42K
1 years on record · 2019–2019
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2019

who runs it

board members · 5
  • Ann Lemley — Board Member
  • Bev Wood — President/Director
  • Michelle Cardenas — Board Member
  • Paul Bucky — Executive Director
  • Terry Hardee — Treasurer/Director
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • A&M University Commerce, Texas Partner — Carole A McKenzie, Associate Professor of Nursing, is affiliated with this university and published research on Bio-Touch.
  • Carol McKenzie RN, PhD Partner — Conducted research on Bio-Touch's effectiveness in reducing stress, pain, and disease symptoms.
  • Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D. Partner — Professor and author who wrote the foreword for the book "Bio-Touch: Healing With The Power In Our Fingertips".
  • Gary Schwartz PhD Partner — Conducted research on Bio-Touch's effectiveness in reducing stress, pain, and disease symptoms.
  • JustTouch.com Partner — Operates the appointment and membership platform for Bio-Touch services in Tucson.
  • Kenna Stephenson MD Partner — Conducted research on Bio-Touch's effectiveness in reducing stress, pain, and disease symptoms.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Partnered with Dr. Gary Schwartz, PhD, on research into Bio-Touch, including surveys and cardiovascular correlates.
  • University of Texas Health Center at Tyler Partner — Partnered on a Bio-Touch Research Project investigating effects on cardiovascular and immune systems, stress hormone levels, and quality of life.
  • Yuba City, CA Government — Location associated with Dr. Mike Blanchard, MD, a practicing physician using Bio-Touch.