We are daughters, sisters, wives, mothers, learners, teachers and massage therapists. We believe in the profound power of gentle touch at all phases of the human journey, including advanced illness and at the end of life. We are eager to share what we are learning with others who feel called to serve with hearts and hands.
Who We Are
Our Mission
With the support of palliative care and hospice, a growing number of people are choosing the kinds of experiences they want at the end of life. Massage can offer moments of comfort, wellbeing and beauty at a challenging time for patients and their families. Yet most of us are not prepared with the right skills or knowledge to offer this help.
Our mission is to offer top-notch education for professionals and nonprofessionals who seek to provide safe, supportive touch for people with advanced illness. We also seek to connect people with other exceptional resources to support end-of-life massage – including books, websites, products and other trainings. We are passionately devoted to this mission, because we have seen firsthand the extraordinary benefits of gentle touch during advanced illness and at the end of life.
Our Classes
Final Touch Training is a nationally approved continuing education provider (NCBTMB Provider #1146). Our workshops focus on adapting what therapists and caregivers already know to meet the needs of people with advanced illness, such as:
-awareness of “healing agendas” and why these may not be helpful in end-of-life care
-the stages of dying, including early decline, late decline and active dying
-common symptoms in advanced illness, including pain, anxiety, shortness of breath, edema, skin changes, digestive issues, confusion and nearing death awareness
-coping with loss and practical self-care strategies for preventing burnout
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FEATURED POST
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