Comments on: What Moves You? http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/2009/07/21/what-moves-you/ The Art of Massage Therapy for Special Populations Wed, 23 May 2012 17:25:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Eva Pendleton http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/2009/07/21/what-moves-you/comment-page-1/#comment-434 Eva Pendleton Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:56:19 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/?p=55#comment-434 Hi Ann, In my job as a massage program volunteer coordinator at a hospice I often hear the same reasons. Working with this population is a special calling and I am in awe of those who have answered this call, especially those who are moved to give so generously of their time. Best, Eva Hi Ann,

In my job as a massage program volunteer coordinator at a hospice I often hear the same reasons. Working with this population is a special calling and I am in awe of those who have answered this call, especially those who are moved to give so generously of their time.

Best,
Eva

]]> By: Ann Catlin http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/2009/07/21/what-moves-you/comment-page-1/#comment-428 Ann Catlin Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:18:03 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/?p=55#comment-428 Dear Peg, Thank you for your heartfelt message. Many massage therapists entering the field of massage for eldercare or hospice feel "called" to do so. You are in good company! Welcome! Ann Dear Peg,
Thank you for your heartfelt message. Many massage therapists entering the field of massage for eldercare or hospice feel “called” to do so. You are in good company! Welcome!
Ann

]]> By: Peg http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/2009/07/21/what-moves-you/comment-page-1/#comment-427 Peg Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:12:40 +0000 http://massagemag.com/massage-blog/stillness-motion/?p=55#comment-427 Hi Ann, I've been a nurse for 31 years with my most recent experience in oncology nursing, giving chemotherapy. A couple of months ago I graduated from massage school. My plan is to combine my oncology nursing experience with massage. I feel passionate about caring for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Unfortunately, over the past 3 years I've experienced multiple losses in my family. The silver lining through all that has been a renewed committment in the power of presence with patients and families as they navigate the journey through illness. How blessed I am to be able to make a difference in people's lives on such a regular basis! I think this type of work is a "calling" of sorts. Through my personal experience of accompanying family members through active treatment to hospice to a comfortable death, I see the value of compassionate care. Hope this feedback may be helpful to others. Peg Hi Ann, I’ve been a nurse for 31 years with my most recent experience in oncology nursing, giving chemotherapy. A couple of months ago I graduated from massage school. My plan is to combine my oncology nursing experience with massage. I feel passionate about caring for patients with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Unfortunately, over the past 3 years I’ve experienced multiple losses in my family. The silver lining through all that has been a renewed committment in the power of presence with patients and families as they navigate the journey through illness. How blessed I am to be able to make a difference in people’s lives on such a regular basis! I think this type of work is a “calling” of sorts. Through my personal experience of accompanying family members through active treatment to hospice to a comfortable death, I see the value of compassionate care. Hope this feedback may be helpful to others. Peg

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