Comments from Comfort Touch^(R) workshop participants:

"Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience. You share in such an easy, usable way." K. C., massage therapist

"I enjoyed everything about this class: the humanness, the power of simplicity and awareness. The presentation, content and hands-on work were truly magnificent...This is one of the most useful and highly enjoyable massage classes I’ve had. Mary is a gifted healer and excellent teacher." S. P., registered nurse and massage therapist

"Comfort Touch acupressure is excellent for relaxation and comfort  prior to physical therapy therapeutic exercise to enable the patient to get increased range of motion. After therapeutic exercise, it could be beneficial to relax muscles, so the patie  nt will be in a relaxed state, more apt to continue in the exercise program." K. G., physical therapist

"I was amazed at how relaxed I felt after receiving this work. And as the giver I enjoyed how effortless it was to provide comfort to the receiver." R. R. W., massage therapist

"This a course for any massage therapist working with a non-ambulatory patient or client. It allows you to connect with the patient without hurting yourself with poor body mechanics. I work with hospice patients and oftentimes, I find myself in awkward positions for my own body. This will really save me while the patient can receive quality touch." V. M., massage therapist

"This will be a wonderful complement to starting a treatment session and creating a comfort zone and trust factor to initiate other activities for occupational therapy goals. This is an extremely practical and beneficial tool to add to my therapy bag of skills. Thank you so much!" C. K., occupational therapist

"Comfort Touch could be an incredible addition to the breathing exercises learned and practiced in pulmonary rehab." S. A., respiratory therapist

"The principles of Comfort Touch – slow, comforting, respectful – can serve as a mantra for any busy health professional. This work has proven to be practical and engaging. It possesses a simple beauty since it articulates not just a method, but a way of being with those in physical, emotional, or spiritual distress." P. D., director of spiritual care