Caring For Self, Caring For Others

Certain complementary care practices enhance traditional medicine and give both the patient and the caregiver tools for minimizing pain, fatigue, and side effects from certain treatments. Research studies have shown that massage and yoga, which includes meditation and specific breathing practices, improve sleep outcomes, lessen fatigue, decrease the side effects of treatment, improve physical functioning, and enhance quality of life for oncology patients. These same benefits occur for people dealing with a multitude of other issues, whether it's life-threatening or simple chronic stress.  Patty Williamson and Paula Dean will be teaching practical techniques to help make the patient, loved one, or yourself  more comfortable and serene. Learn relaxation techniques, specific breathing patterns, meditation methods, therapeutic massage and touch therapy that will not only benefit the patient, but the caregiver as well. Nurses, home healthcare workers, family members, spouses, hospice workers, friends --anyone who is involved in caring for someone, including themselves -- can benefit from this seminar.

 When: Friday, February 17th 1:00 - 2:30

 Fee: $10*

 Where: Center for Fitness, 1407 Water Street, Kerrville

 *If finances are an issue, please contact Patty Williamson at moshi_pw@yahoo.com or (830) 456-4324. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Register with Patty Williamson at (830) 456-4324 or via email at moshi_pw@yahoo.com. Registration ends February 10^th. Make sure to reserve your space!

Patty Williamson, BBA, CFT, CYI, CMI has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and teaching for eleven. She is a certified yoga instructor, certified meditation instructor and certified healthy back specialist in addition to being a certified personal trainer and TRX specialist. Her passion is helping people learn how they can positively affect their own bodies and minds by using the techniques of yoga and meditation. She loves to share practical tools for self-transformation and does so in workshops, seminars, group classes and private sessions. Patty is constantly updating her education, and recently attended the MD Anderson Integrative Medicine Program's 7th Annual Oncology Training Conference for Yoga Teachers.

Paula Dean, BA, COE, MT, CIDESCO Diplomat has worked in the beauty industry for over 35 years and is the owner of a private spa in Fredericksburg since 2007.  She has expanded her current spa services to include  facials, body massage, and paramedical/camouflage make-up for individuals with or recovering from cancer. Paula underwent extensive training to keep her practice on the cutting edge in this new and very specialized area of oncology care.  Clients who battle cancer deserve safe care, effective protocols, and products formulated for their compromised skin whether face or body.  She is delighted to make these services available to the oncology community in the Hill Country.  Along with Patty Williamson,  she  attended  the  MD  Anderson  Integrative  Medicine  Program's  7th  Annual Oncology  Training  Conference  for  Massage  Therapists.