Does anyone currently contract with a hospice program in your area and if so what are the protocols that are used? I just contracted with a local hospice and I am the 1st therapist they have ever had. Any suggestions?
I am in the process of getting a contract with a Hospice. They are looking for grant money to use to pay me with. Does the Hospice you have a contract with get grant money?
Thank you for opening up this group. I am approved by the NCBTMB as a CE provider and I teach AMMA Therapy(r) (Korean bodywork). AMMA was being used in the hospital setting some years ago in NY, where I trained. Eventually I hope to introduce AMMA to hospitals in AZ where I now live. If anyone has experience or suggestions for initiating a hospital-based program, I would be grateful for any insights.
The company I contract with is Nationwide so I do not believe that they use grant money. If you are in a smaller community a lot of times you can go to local organizations and request a matching grant. Lions clubs, United Way, Rotary Clubs are good starts. You will need to be very specific on how the funds will be used and why there is a need.
I just joined this community and found this group. I've been involved with touch therapy for cancer patients and survivors for years now, and it's delightful to join others with the same interest.
I did have a contract position with a local hospital but the program was cut because of to financial issues in 6/08. I've ben trying to keep a volunteer program alive ever since, but it's a struggle to keep the hospital invested in the service.
I have volunteered to East Bay Hospice for 4 years. I specialize in pain management from a holistic perspective. I enjoy working in a hospice environment becasue it is no longer about being right but about the client.
I'm a chaplain and massage therapist and I work for a holistic hospice where I use bodywork and energy work with the patients. I love it! I'm doing Irene Smith's course on massage in hospice at the beginning of August - www.everflowing.org Has anyone else done that?
For anyone interested in developing their reflexology thumb walking technique you may visit www.orthoflexology.com
Click on the blue screen titled "Reflexology Fundamentals Introduction" there are 2 chapters from the DVD you may watch for free to improve or develop your thumb walking technique, the hip-sciatic/pelvic/knee-leg chapter is there as well and can be used for anyone presenting hip, sciatic or leg challenges. This area also works great for knumb toes.
Michelle Burroughs
Jul 7, 2009
Sandra Kay Farnham
Jul 7, 2009
Maria Troia
Thank you for opening up this group. I am approved by the NCBTMB as a CE provider and I teach AMMA Therapy(r) (Korean bodywork). AMMA was being used in the hospital setting some years ago in NY, where I trained. Eventually I hope to introduce AMMA to hospitals in AZ where I now live. If anyone has experience or suggestions for initiating a hospital-based program, I would be grateful for any insights.
Thank you,
Maria Troia, MSEd, LMT, NCTMB, CH
www.KIRAHolistic.com
Jul 8, 2009
Michelle Burroughs
Jul 9, 2009
Maria Troia
Jul 9, 2009
Barbara Coughlin-Martin
I did have a contract position with a local hospital but the program was cut because of to financial issues in 6/08. I've ben trying to keep a volunteer program alive ever since, but it's a struggle to keep the hospital invested in the service.
Jul 10, 2009
Carl W. Brown
Jul 11, 2009
Lucy Burns, MDiv, NCTMB
Jul 24, 2009
Scott Kingsbury
Click on the blue screen titled "Reflexology Fundamentals Introduction" there are 2 chapters from the DVD you may watch for free to improve or develop your thumb walking technique, the hip-sciatic/pelvic/knee-leg chapter is there as well and can be used for anyone presenting hip, sciatic or leg challenges. This area also works great for knumb toes.
All the best.
Scott
Jul 28, 2009