An Introduction to Massage in Hospice Care (Taught by Irene Smith)
Boston area (Medford), MA
Event Details
An Introduction to Massage in Hospice Care Taught by Irene Smith 16 CE hours Boston area (Medford), MA Dates: Oct 9-10, 2019 (Wed-Thu) Times: 9am-6:00pm Daily Seats available: As of 8/26/19, there are 3
Event Details
An Introduction to Massage in Hospice Care
Taught by Irene Smith
16 CE hours
Boston area (Medford), MA
Dates:
Oct 9-10, 2019 (Wed-Thu)
Times:
9am-6:00pm Daily
Seats available:
As of 8/26/19, there are 3 openings left in this course. This course is expected to fill quickly, and early registration is strongly suggested.
Tuition:
$487
Tuition is nonrefundable. See Withdrawal Policy below.
Course approval:
See below for course approval.
Instructor:
Irene Smith, a certified massage practitioner since 1974 introduced massage into hospice care on the west coast in 1982 and has pioneered the service world-wide.
In 2001, Irene founded and currently directs Everflowing, an educational outreach program dedicated to teaching mindful touching, as an integral component to end of life care.
As a respected author and educator, Irene’s work has been honored by the somatic and health care communities as an outstanding contribution to community well- being. She was the first National AIDS Memorial Grove’s inductee for AIDS service and in 2014 she was the first Lifetime achievement award recipient from the World Massage Festival.
Irene served as a West Coast assistant for over 10 years to her teacher, the late pioneering thanatologist, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD. She currently serves on the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation Advisory Council.
She holds a CAMTC state license, a member of the NAMT, the Hospice Volunteer Association and the San Francisco Bay Area End of Life Coalition.
Irene brings remarkable depth, wisdom, and therapeutic presence to her work.
Withdrawal policy: All registrations are final and tuition is nonrefundable. Upon registration, no transfers or refunds will be issued.
Course Approvals
Irene Smith is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education approved provider, #1167.
Note: This course is not approved in New York State, Florida, or Georgia. It has not been submitted for CE approvals in any other states or provinces.
To Register
All registrations are final and tuition is nonrefundable. Upon registration, no transfers or refunds will be issued.
Instructors
Irene Smith
Sponsored By:
Tracy Walton & Associates, LLC
Sponsor Phone: 617 661 5800
Event Location
Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy
222 Boston Ave, Medford MA 02155
Lodging: We do not have a group rate on rooms in the area. However, click here for a list of accommodations pulled from a web search. We have not personally evaluated or vetted these listings.