Palliative Care
Our Services
Massage Therapy
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| Karin
Cole, Licensed Massage Therapist, helps to relieve the symptoms of a patient in the
hospital using
massage. |
The Palliative Care Program offers the services
of a licensed massage therapist for patients, their family members,
and professional
staff.
Massage therapy is a complementary treatment for
pain, discomfort, and emotional distress. Tailored to meet the
unique physical and
emotional needs of the individual, therapeutic massage reduces
distressing symptoms and provides comfort. As part of the palliative
care team, our massage therapist is in
direct
communication with your physician and other health care providers.
Benefits of Massage Therapy
The benefits derived from massage include:
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Decreased pain
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Decreased anxiety
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Improved general well-being
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Increased relaxation
- Relief from soreness and stiffness
Our Massage Therapist
Karin M. Cole, a Licensed Massage Therapist, is certified
in:
- Swedish massage
- Geriatric massage
- Decongestive therapy
for lymphedema
- Medical massage for cancer patients
Karin is also trained in therapeutic touch. She lovingly
uses and
teaches the techniques that can best improve each individual’s
quality of physical and emotional well-being.
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