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We offer a variety of training programs that teach and train volunteers the skills and sensitivities needed to serve medically fragile and terminally ill men, women and children. For those volunteers who commit to a minimum of one year's service, we offer
tuition scholarships for these training programs.
Hospice Massage Training and Trauma Touch Therapy Courses
As more people move away from conventional medicine, there has been a growing demand for hospice massage therapy. This shift has led hospitals and medical centers across the United States to hire or invite bodywork practitioners to provide care through soothing, moving techniques.
However, the path of touch looks different for everyone. Not all massage therapists are able to care for people with advanced illnesses, which is why they may consider seeking training. This can allow them to effectively communicate with their patients and provide gentle touch massages, moving away from the fear of touching terminally ill individuals.
Explore Our Wide Range of Training Programs
At The Heart Touch Project, we offer a variety of training programs that teach and train volunteers the skills and sensitivities needed to serve medically fragile and terminally ill men, women, and children.
For those people who commit to a minimum of one year's service, we offer tuition scholarships for the following courses:
Heart Touch Method
The Heart Touch Method training program is designed to teach the skills needed to be a loving presence to someone in hospice or hospital at the end stages of life. Palliative care aims to improve the patient's quality of life and mitigate the suffering often associated with complex terminal illnesses.
During the training program, we help our volunteers understand the physical and emotional challenges encountered by patients. This allows them to provide the right type of care with an open heart and mind, creating an inspiring presence through thoughtful assistance and gentle touches
Mind-Body Integration Techniques for Palliative Care
The Advanced Heart Touch Training in End-of-life Care program is designed to deepen and enhance the quality of interaction between massage therapists and their patients. This training equips practitioners with new tools and techniques to use as well as hands-on interactive practicums.
What makes the mind-body integration techniques unique is that they focus on bringing greater awareness to massage therapists in regard to how our body transforms in response to our thoughts.
This type of hospice massage training helps you understand the science behind the functioning of the human body and its impact on our emotions and interactions. It includes improving communication skills, practicing stress-reduction activities, and serving patients better with guided visuals.
After completing this rigorous training program, you'll be able to provide relief to those hurting physically and emotionally without speaking any words. Your patients will feel relaxed, calm, and supported, giving you the power to change lives, including yours…learn more >
Massage for Pediatric Patients
Our Massage for Pediatric Patients is a program aimed at improving the lives of young patients, whether it's helping vulnerable infants and children in hospitals dealing with serious illnesses or those combating life-threatening medical conditions.
Dealing with children is far more challenging than working with adults. They have unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs that require specialized attention. Our program aims to equip aspiring massage therapists with the skills and expertise they need to communicate with young patients and provide relief through gentle and calming touches.
This course is not only for alleviating the suffering of children with terminal illnesses but also for helping them overcome emotional trauma and other challenges. The soothing touch and gentle strokes can stimulate the release of endorphins, reducing anxiety and inducing calmness… learn more >
The Heart Touch Essential Oils in the Health Care Setting
Over the years, many studies have shown that the use of essential oils alongside traditional medicine or therapy can work in treating anxiety and stress. These are the two things that can make life more miserable for those with an advanced illness.
Our practitioners provide first-hand experience by helping massage therapists explore the benefits of essential oils and how to administer them effectively. This equips our students with the skills to become an important member of the pain and palliative care medical team… learn more >
Infant Massages For Healthcare Professionals
Infants and children who are sick may have special needs, requiring compassion, support, and gentle massages to overcome their trauma, alleviate pain, and deal with their illnesses.
At The Heart Touch Project, our Infant Massages for Healthcare Professionals training program is designed to offer nurses and other pediatric unit staff members the skills needed to provide a mindful, caring touch… learn more >
Heart Touch Method for Hospital & Hospice
Patients are seeing massage as preventive medicine, which makes it incredibly important for hospitals to ensure that their staff has the right training to provide comfort and relief to terminally ill individuals. Fortunately, they can rely on the professionals trained at The Heart Touch Project.
Our Trauma Touch Therapy training combines practicums, demonstrations, and lectures. It provides healthcare workers in medical settings with the skills they need to communicate care and compassion to their patients.
Students work closely with experienced psychotherapists during their educational journey, learning the importance of administering proper care to improve the lives of the terminally ill, their family members, and their caregivers… learn more >
Our Massage Training Programs Are Unique and Effective!
Whether you choose to enroll in The Heart Touch Method training program or learn more about handling patients with advanced illnesses, our courses are unique and aim to change lives through compassionate and therapeutic touch.
However, the focus on self-care truly sets us apart from others. We understand that while this line of work is incredibly rewarding, it's also demanding. For that reason, we encourage our students to rest and relax during the weekends.
Emphasizing self-care is of the utmost importance, as it allows practitioners to be in the right state of mind when offering gentle touches. Through guided meditations and other effective techniques, we assist massage therapists in staying motivated in this line of work.
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The path of touch may be different for everyone, but the support and care we provide during your educational journey will make you appreciate the type of work you do. After taking our class, you might feel inspired to do your best.
If you're a massage therapist looking to register for a course or need more information about the different training programs, call us at 310-391-2558 to speak to an experienced professional.