DERBY – Griffin Hospital will offer a basic level Soft Touch workshop from 1-4 p.m. April 16 at the hospital, 130 Division St.
Soft Touch is a therapeutic, relaxing and gentle massage that can be given to an individual's hands, feet, or back. Griffin Hospital offers the therapy to patients and their caregivers as a way to reduce their anxiety, pain and stress.
The workshop is led by Licensed Massage Therapist Joanne Halstead, R.N., BSN, and Physical Therapist Nancy Corvigno, MSPT, PRPC.
This basic-level training includes a demonstration of various Soft Touch techniques as well as opportunity for hands-on practice.
The cost is $30. There are no prerequisites to attend the workshop and it is open to the public.
Space is limited; sign-ups are due by April 8. Contact Laura Murphy, Planetree Services Supervisor, at 203-732-7466 to enroll.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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