Shay Beider LMT, CIMI
Gentle Massage for Children, Gentle Massage for Children with Special Health Care Needs, and Gentle Massage for Children with Cancer Instructor

Prerequisite: CMT, RN, PT, OT, or MD
Must provide professional liability coverage
24 Continuing Education hours

This is a rare opportunity for students to learn to massage children who are experiencing chronic illness. This is a foundational course for working with this special population. Massage therapists, parents, and healthcare professionals will learn:

• Massage techniques for working with children with physical, developmental, and mental challenges
• Guidelines for working in medical settings
• Unique communication methods to expand interaction with children
• How to relate appropriately to family members of children with chronic and acute illness
• How to establish healthy boundaries
• Safety guidelines for working with children who are experiencing illness or who have different abilities
• When to seek help and how to adhere to limitations
• How to work directly with children with special needs during the child clinic