Compassionate Touch Massage for Seniors
​Does your senior loved one experience anxiety?. . . aches and pains? . . . struggle with sleeping? . . . or just enjoy the comfort of a massage?
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Compassionate Touch Massage is a safe, gentle non-pharmaceutical approach designed to ease physical and emotional distress. Studies show that soothing touch can release oxytocin which is associated with a peaceful and positive state of mind, and an increase of dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters that help
​relieve stress and anxiety. Compassionate Touch Massage also increases circulation, improves immune function and sleep while moisturizing the skin.
Hi! I am Kelly Grich, a licensed and insured massage therapist that has brought this service to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, memory care and private homes for over 18 years. I am now seeing seniors requesting massage more than ever!.
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How am I different from other massage therapist?
Working with seniors is my speciality and passion. I am certified in Compassionate Touch Massage and understand the needs of seniors. I have years of experience working with all levels of care, from those who are active in assisted living to those who are in memory care and those who are at the end stage. I treat them all with compassion and respect. I use just the right amount of pressure for their body and skin. Massage tables and massage chairs can be risky and uncomfortable for many in this population, so I meet each individual where they are whether they are in bed, a wheelchair or a chair. I customize my sessions and know the proper length of time to avoid overstimulating them. They still receive the benefits of massage, even though they remain clothed. Unscented, natural lotion is used on their hands and feet.
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Facility Pay
Many facilities acknowledge the benefits of this service for their community and schedule me to visit regularly. These 7-10 minute sessions for a group of their residents address the upper body, back, shoulders and hands. The facility hires me as a contractor and pays me directly.
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Family/Individual Pay
I receive many requests from family members to provide Compassionate Touch Massage to their loved ones in their homes, nursing homes, or senior living communities, once or for regular visits. These 40 minute sessions address the full body.
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​Serving Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
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