Hospital Based Massage

[BlackRock113]

I'm currently have a contract pending at a local hospital. I am hoping to get pros and cons feedback from LMT independent contracted through hospitals. Are there any weekend seminars that would certify me in MLD as well as other areas of massage that are frequently used by Hospital LMTs.

 

[Nev]

Hospital Based Massage

This might give you a head start.

Its based in Australia but it might be helpful,

http://www.oncologymassagetraining.com.au/

 

[donna tennessee]

Hospital Based Massage

Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN offers an excellent short course in Hospital-Based Massage Therapy. You can also choose to do an extended version that includes rotations at one of the local hospitals. NWHSU has helped several hospitals set up massage therapy for patients and staff, and Dale Healey, DC (Dean of the NWHSU School of Massage) has presented nationally on trends and developments in hospital-based massage.

For more info, go to http://www.nwhealth.edu/conted/seminars/fall_mass.html or call 952-888-4777.

 

[Alan]

Hospital Based Massage

I have a colleague who is oncology certified and employed intermittently at our Cancer Center. The emplyoment varies, based upon what grants the hospital has.

I'll try to get her to come online and answer your questions.

Where are you located (still in Ohio)? With that, we may be able to collectively provide you info/courses a little closer to your home.

 

[HEY]

Hospital Based Massage

I'm actually in Kentucky. I'm reading Gayle McDonalds book on Massage for hospital patients. I recently purchased Mosby's Pathology for MTs I'll use as a reference. I think I will be fine. All i'm worried about mostly is learning alternate pressure techniques. In a lot of conditions, circulatory massage is contraindicated. I'm sure gentle reflexology would be except able, but I would like to learn more modalities that are not so......mystical (Reiki).

 

[Flatt]

Hospital Based Massage

I'm actually in Kentucky.

My apologies, I read this post and thought since it asked about a business license in Ohio, that was where you were at.

I'm reading Gayle McDonalds book on Massage for hospital patients. I recently purchased Mosby's Pathology for MTs I'll use as a reference. I think I will be fine. All i'm worried about mostly is learning alternate pressure techniques. In a lot of conditions, circulatory massage is contraindicated. I'm sure gentle reflexology would be except able, but I would like to learn more modalities that are not so......mystical (Reiki).

I believe the therapist I referred to (in my prior post) is Reiki certifed and uses it in a hospital setting. I'm still trying to take care of that contact...

I'll search for a course in KY that may have pressue techniques for you and post anything here that I find.

 

[Heather D]

Hospital Based Massage

I'm actually in Kentucky. I'm reading Gayle McDonalds book on Massage for hospital patients. I recently purchased Mosby's Pathology for MTs I'll use as a reference. I think I will be fine. All i'm worried about mostly is learning alternate pressure techniques. In a lot of conditions, circulatory massage is contraindicated. I'm sure gentle reflexology would be except able, but I would like to learn more modalities that are not so......mystical (Reiki).

Positional Release Technique (PRT) and Dermoneuromodulation (DNM) are two effective and non-mystical modalities that might work very well for you with a minimum of pressure/effort. DNM in particular, I think.

PRT has many subcategories, including Strain Counterstrain, Orthobionomy, Kinesiotaping, etc. Chaitow's book on PRT is an excellent reference on a wide variety of PRT methods and concepts, but is NOT a "how-to" book. You can find classes on various types of PRT throughout the year, depending in part upon where you live.

DNM classes are not yet available (to my knowledge), but most of what you need to learn is freely available online... if you are willing to put in the effort. :grin: PM me for more info if you want more info on DNM.

 

[Charlotte B]

Hospital Based Massage

Jason, have you found the Hospital-Based Massage Network? It's got a message board, great links and 3 really helpful publications. Here's the link:
http://www.naturaltouchmarketing.com/HBMN-hospital-massage/HBMNHome.php

Also Dawn Nelson and Mary Rose have DVD's that guide you in the "comfort" massage type techniques.
See: http://www.naturaltouchmarketing.com/Book-DVD-INTRO.php#HealthCare

Wonderful work, good luck!

 

[XMS]

Hospital Based Massage

I'm actually in Kentucky.

My apologies, I read this post and thought since it asked about a business license in Ohio, that was where you were at.

I'm reading Gayle McDonalds book on Massage for hospital patients. I recently purchased Mosby's Pathology for MTs I'll use as a reference. I think I will be fine. All i'm worried about mostly is learning alternate pressure techniques. In a lot of conditions, circulatory massage is contraindicated. I'm sure gentle reflexology would be except able, but I would like to learn more modalities that are not so......mystical (Reiki).

I believe the therapist I referred to (in my prior post) is Reiki certifed and uses it in a hospital setting. I'm still trying to take care of that contact...

I'll search for a course in KY that may have pressue techniques for you and post anything here that I find.

No apology necessary. I'm actually working under a chiro in Ohio as a subcontractor. I did end up getting a Vender's Lic for Ohio. thanks

 

[Jaimy]

Hospital Based Massage

I'm actually in Kentucky. I'm reading Gayle McDonalds book on Massage for hospital patients. I recently purchased Mosby's Pathology for MTs I'll use as a reference. I think I will be fine. All i'm worried about mostly is learning alternate pressure techniques. In a lot of conditions, circulatory massage is contraindicated. I'm sure gentle reflexology would be except able, but I would like to learn more modalities that are not so......mystical (Reiki).

Positional Release Technique (PRT) and Dermoneuromodulation (DNM) are two effective and non-mystical modalities that might work very well for you with a minimum of pressure/effort. DNM in particular, I think.

PRT has many subcategories, including Strain Counterstrain, Orthobionomy, Kinesiotaping, etc. Chaitow's book on PRT is an excellent reference on a wide variety of PRT methods and concepts, but is NOT a "how-to" book. You can find classes on various types of PRT throughout the year, depending in part upon where you live.

DNM classes are not yet available (to my knowledge), but most of what you need to learn is freely available online... if you are willing to put in the effort. :grin: PM me for more info if you want more info on DNM.

Thanks. I ordered real bodyworks PRT with Mary Weaver today, along with a Polarity how to DVD. I'm not familar with DNM, but I'll look into it. Thank you.

 

[Wavy14]

Hospital Based Massage

Jason, have you found the Hospital-Based Massage Network? It's got a message board, great links and 3 really helpful publications. Here's the link:
http://www.naturaltouchmarketing.com/HBMN-hospital-massage/HBMNHome.php

Also Dawn Nelson and Mary Rose have DVD's that guide you in the "comfort" massage type techniques.
See: http://www.naturaltouchmarketing.com/Book-DVD-INTRO.php#HealthCare

Wonderful work, good luck!

Wow. Very helpful link. I've been getting all my my dvds/books from amazon. I had no idea these existed. I'll be ordering them on my next payday.

 

[jonathan.moreno14]

Hospital Based Massage

Jason, have you found the Hospital-Based Massage Network? It's got a message board, great links and 3 really helpful publications. Here's the link:
http://www.naturaltouchmarketing.com/HBMN-hospital-massage/HBMNHome.php

Also Dawn Nelson and Mary Rose have DVD's that guide you in the "comfort" massage type techniques.
See: http://www.naturaltouchmarketing.com/Book-DVD-INTRO.php#HealthCare

Wonderful work, good luck!

No, I am not familiar with that network. Thanks for the link, and also for the DVD recommendation.

 

[theresa m]

Hospital Based Massage

You're welcome! We carry these things because we so believe that bodywork is indispensable for people in recovery, in hospice or who are very frail. I pay a massage therapist to see my 93-year-old mom once or more a month. It's soooo good.

 

[johnny_depp_fann]

Hospital Based Massage

Diana Moore » 18 Jan 2011 19:27

Jason, have you found the Hospital-Based Massage Network? It's got a message board, great links and 3 really helpful publications. Here's the link:
http://www.naturaltouchmarketing.com/HB ... MNHome.php

I joined this network awhile ago and I have yet to work on someone in a hospital, maybe there isn't a large call in my area

 

[Victor]

Hospital Based Massage

Have you tried the message board on the HBMN website? Laura Koch, the founder of the program, still answers questions there, and others chime in, too.

 

[StonedGorilla]

Hospital Based Massage

Hi everybody following this topic,

We had to take down the message board (forum) on the HBMN website because of complicated internet errors. Everything else — the colleague list, helpful resources, and information about publications — is still there.

All the best in your work,
Diana