Nature's Stones, Inc. Specializing in stone therapy, the timeless healing technique joining massage with the thermogenic benefits of heated river stones, Pat Mayrhofer makes it easy to add hot stone techniques to any treatment. See our selection of Nature's Stones training videos such as The Art of Hot Stone Facials DVD by Nature's Stones. Also see their line of quality stones and accessories.
Here's a video of Ralph teaching his amazing techniques:
Touch, Caring & Cancer Program One of the most comforting forms of support you can give a person with cancer is the use of touch. Touch, Caring and Cancer: Simple Instruction for Family and Friends is an inspiring and authoritative program (DVD with illustrated manual) that was developed as part of a research study sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. It provides detailed instruction by leading experts in cancer support and oncology massage for safe and simple techniques anyone can learn and apply. Caregivers can significantly reduce distress in patients (pain, fatigue, stress/anxiety, depression, and nausea) by following the instruction provided in the program. Trailers of the DVD in English, Spanish, and Chinese can be viewed at Partners in Healing
Compassionate Touch Learn specialized therapeutic techniques combining sensitive massage and focused attention to enhance your healing work with Alzheimer's, hospice, and geriatric patients. These hands-on workshops and instructional videos are valuable to massage therapists, nurses, social workers, hospice and medical professionals, and caregivers. Take a look here for more information
At Peace Media Through their offerings of thoughtfully created and inspirational music, video, multi-media, and private label projects, At Peace assists all of us on our path to healing.
Tracy Walton, LMT, MS Tracy Walton is a massage therapist, researcher, writer and teacher devoted to bringing safe, effective massage therapy to people in cancer treatment, at end of life, and in survivorship. Her wholistic approach to teaching balances the heart, soul and science of healing touch.
The Benjamin Institute Dr. Ben E. Benjamin has dedicated his life to helping people cope with and overcome the pain and stress caused by injury to the body. Through a plethora of dynamic workshops and convenient webinars, body work professionals can advance their knowledge to offer targeted, specialized treatment to their clients.
Massachusetts AMTA Chapter With over 2,400 members in the state, the Massachusetts chapter is part of the larger AMTA community. Members benefit from continuing education opportunities, professional news updates, regional meetings, and members-only resources, and join together to advance the massage profession through legislative advocacy and consumer awareness.
Massage and Body Work A magazine of Associated Massage & Bodywork Professionals (ABMP) nurturing the mind, body, and spirit.