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Join hands with leaders in the fields of massage, eldercare and hospice. Come to Orlando May 1-3, 2009 and celebrate the mutual benefits of massage therapy in these special settings and share your vision for the future of this pioneering work.

Highlights include:

Nationally acclaimed, inspiring presenters

Oasis for the Caregiver-a themed exhibit hall for caregivers of all kinds

Saturday Dinner gala

Yoga by the pool

Care for the Caregiver: Spiritual Round-Up on Sunday

all in the tropical oasis of the Caribe Royale in Orlando FL!

The Center for Compassionate Touch LLC is proud to present this groundbreaking event that is designed for massage therapists and eldercare and hospice professionals. By coming together- we uplift the lives of the individuals and communities we serve as well as our own.

Opportunities to pioneer and participate in the implementation of massage therapy and skilled touch in traditional and non- traditional health care settings are exploding. Be part of this leading edge symposium by attending Hand in Hand 2009!

Join us as we ride the waves of the 'Silver Tsunami'
and serve this growing special population!

Why Attend?
What others are saying

Don Spalding, Director of Health Services at the Mayflower states, “The symposium will provide an opportunity for professionals to learn about the application and importance of massage therapy being integrated into quality health care. Providing massage to elders and hospice patients as a skilled intervention is providing an additional level of comfort and allows one-on-one focused attention with the resident. I enthusiastically recommend Hand in Hand 2009 to anyone wanting to increase the quality of life for their residents by offering a non-pharmacological approach.”

Dianna Dapkins, president and founder of Pure Pro offers; “Pure Pro has always worked to elevate the massage profession. The Hand in Hand 2009 Symposium will further bring massage into focus for medical professionals and show the healing potential of massage for elders and hospice patients.”

Kathleen Egan-City, Executive Director, Suncoast Institute at the Hospice of the Florida Suncoast - "For years, our hospice has had a massage therapy program and we’ve witnessed powerful impact of touch and massage therapy in providing comfort, compassion, and improving the quality of life experiences. This symposium shines a light on the important place massage therapy has in hospice care. As importantly, the networking opportunities to learn from others involved will facilitate future program development and implementation. I encourage caregivers of ALL kinds to attend Hand-in-Hand 2009!"

“Bringing together touch and this special population is a great joy and wonderful experience. This type of training is a valuable component to the health care professional’s continuing education. Hand in Hand 2009 - A Symposium Celebrating Massage Therapy in Eldercare and Hospice is an exciting professional development project for our profession and we support such events wholeheartedly.” -- Patrick Pheasant, Cortiva Institute’s Corporate Director of Continuing Education

In the last decade, massage therapy has gained recognition and acceptance in mainstream healthcare settings like hospitals, clinics, eldercare facilities and hospices. Our profession is expanding to answer the growing demand for therapists with training to serve diverse special populations. Elders in long term care and individuals in hospice care represent a growing clientele and specialized area of practice.

Greater numbers of massage schools are developing special population curriculums introducing students to massage for elders

Increasing requests from students and experienced therapists alike for training to meet the needs of those in eldercare and hospice

Hospices and long term care facilities across the nation are enlisting the services of massage therapists

Elder population growth and need for skilled therapists to serve

As public awareness about the benefits of massage grows, hospices and long term care facilities are recognizing the value of adding massage therapy to the programs and services they offer. Come learn about successful implementation of programs across the country!

Who We Are

The Center for Compassionate Touch, LLC is an organization that empowers caregivers by affirming their inherent ability to be a healing presence to others. We honor, embrace, and champion the mutual benefit derived from being of service to our elders in facility care and those at the end of life. To achieve our mission we:

Offer training and mentoring to caregivers

Partner with kindred individuals, organizations and institutions to uplift the lives and the communities we serve.

Our vision is a world where a healing presence in the form of touch is commonplace and every elder, ill and dying person has access to the benefits of Compassionate Touch®. In addition, we are a premiere resource for all caregivers.