About The Authors

Elizabeth Barhydt BS, MT & Hap (Hamilton) Barhydt BS, PhD

Hamilton ‘Hap’ Barhydt (1928-2007) with a BS in physics from Yale and a PhD in engineering physics, worked on the development of guided missiles and infrared imaging systems, then twenty-nine years of innovation in electro-optics at the Hughes Aircraft Company. 

But as the Vietnamese War wound down, he began to question the morality of his work. 

His soul-searching led to a journey to the ancient holy places of the Mediterranean, in the company of a group of New Agers.  Which he explores in his book ‘Voyage Of A Lifetime – A Journal’.

It, also, led him to his wife, Elizabeth and the founding of Loving Life, a non-profit educational organisation, dedicated to research and teaching in touch healing.

The Barhydts have, for years,  been originators of simple, yet profound self-help techniques to move people through learning disability, chronic pain, and stress. 

They studied :-

• Touch for Health, developed by Dr John Thie,
• Basic Applied Kinesiology, by Sheldon Deal,
• Educational Kinesiology, by Dr Paul Dennison,
• Applied Physiology, by Richard Utt,
• Professional Health Provider, by Dr Bruce & Joan, Dewe,
• and other related courses of study. 

The Barhydts certified in Touch for Health Instructors & Professional members of the International Association of specialised Kinesiologists.

Hamilton gave up his body August 12 2007. Here is a celebration of his life by Elizabeth :- Hap was soft spoken with words chosen wisely.