News and Events

News and Events

Fall 2008	~ Oncology Massage Certification ~ Ama officially graduates from this 300 hour specialty certification program on November 15th at the Massage Therapy Institute in Davis, CA. ~ Healing Journeys ~ Cancer as a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving - www.HealingJourneys.org Sacramento September 13-14. It is a wonderfully healing 2-day free program directed by an incredibly inspiring woman, Jan Adrian. The "mission is to support healing, activate hope and promote thriving" and this event does just that for people living with cancer and their caregivers and family members. Colleagues of Ama will be providing massage at this event. Pre-registration recommended.

Summer 2008	~ Massage at Camp Tawonga ~ Once again, Ama will be providing massage at 3 family camp programs near Yosemite National Park, on the middle fork of the Tuolumne River (www.Tawonga.org): Summer Family Camp ~ August 21 - 24 I'd Rather be at Tawonga ~ September 5 - 7 Grief and Growing ~ September 12 - 14 ~ Sliding Scale ~ Beginning in June, Ama's 3-tier sliding scale for a 1-hour massage (1.5-hour session time) is as follows: $120 - 80 for the general public $120 - 60 for cancer patients out of treatment between 6 months - 1 year, and postpartum women up to 6 months after birthing $120 - 40 for cancer patients & those post treatment up to 6 months, and pregnant women For those who can afford to pay a little more, please do, as your extra dollars help Ama cover costs and support those who cannot otherwise afford to pay for healing bodywork. This an an opportunity for inter-community support!

Spring 2008	~ Complementary Oncology Massage Clinic ~ Ama is volunteering 55 sessions as part of an Oncology Massage Certification through Isabel Adkins, who will be consulting with Ama and reviewing her work. This is a free service. Please call her to discuss your situation and set up an appointment. Donations are appreciated but not expected. Ama is building her private practice, so if you are happy with your massage sessions, referrals of others are appreciated.