Radio interview on the John C. Scott Show, March 2009 (MP3 5.47 mg)
Massage and Bodywork Magazine, Charitable Hearts and Hands, Serving the Underserved, March/April 2009. See story on page 82.
Arizona Daily Star, Organization Promotes Touch Therapy for Kids, March 23, 2009
Tucson Green Times, “Caring for Kids.” November 15- December 15, 2008
Explorer, "Hands of Healing." November 19, 2008
Pediatric Clinics of North America, “Pediatric Massage Therapy: An Overview for Clinicians.” December 2007; 54, 1025-1041.
ECAM Journal, “Touch and Massage for Medically Fragile Infants,” Oxford University Press. Advance Access published on August 6, 2007
“Massage for Children Living with Cancer.” Medicine Hands. Gayle MacDonald. Findhorn Press, 2007. 144-168.
eCAM, Randomized Controlled Trials of Pediatric Massage: A Review, by Shay Beider and Christopher A. Moyer, 2007; 4: 23-34.
Massage Magazine, Touching the Future, by Shay Beider, November 2006
Massage Today, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Offers Free Massage, November 2004
Massage Magazine, New Group Promotes Pediatric Massage, by Karen Menehan, November-December 2005
Massage Today, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Offers Free Massage, November 2004
The Los Angeles Times, A Gentle Touch With Kids, by Daffodil J. Altan, August 2004
The Daily News, Massage Therapists Treat Kids with a Gentle Touch, August 2004
Health Care Advisory Board, Childrens Hospital L.A. offers free massages to pediatric patients, August 2004
Miller School of Medicine, Medicine; A Gentle Touch with Kids, August 2004
Monterey Herald, Massage: The Gentle Touch Helps Kids Heal, August 2004
USC News, CHLA Studies Pediatric Massage as Aid to Infants Health, June 2004
Compass, CHLA and Heart Touch Project Collaborate on Pediatric Pain/Comfort through Massage Therapy, May 2004
Massage Magazine, The Heart Touch Project: Compassion in Action, by Karen Menehan, November-December, 2003
Associate and Affiliate Newsletter, Integrative Touch Project, Fall 2003
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“Daniel” was a special boy. He had been born with a rare genetic anomaly that caused his body to be overtaken by cholesterol. He was only four years old, but his health was rapidly declining.
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Did you know?
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is higher in children with special healthcare needs than in the general pediatric population. Some of the most commonly used practices include prayer, massage, and specialty vitamins/supplements. Parents who use CAM for themselves are more likely to access CAM for their child.