Services & Rates
Services Overview
Home or Hospital Visit:
* Hourly Rate: $125.00
* Half-Hourly Rate: $65.00
Each therapeutic session is tailored to address the evolving needs of the individual. Where appropriate, sessions may incorporate a combination of any or all of the modalities offered by JD.
Important Note:
The inclusion of different modalities in a session does not incur additional charges. The session fee is determined solely by the duration of the session, not by the number of modalities or services provided.
Post-Initial Session Evaluation:
A sliding scale may be available based on the individual’s specific needs.
"The goal of each session is always to provide comfort
and improve a patient's quality of life experience."
Comfort-Focused Touch / Micro-Holding / Therapeutic Medical Massage / Reiki
Sessions encompass a diverse range of massage therapy techniques, including the Micro-Holding Technique (MHT), which was developed by Mr. Elder in 1997 within an acute care hospital setting. This technique enables the safe provision of therapeutic massage to chronically and seriously ill patients.
Sessions entail slow, gentle, and comfort-oriented massage therapy, accompanied by therapeutic positioning considerations. This approach is characterized by its gradual pace, gentle touch, and subtle movements and joint mobilization. The primary objectives of each session are to alleviate symptoms and enhance relaxation and comfort.
This therapeutic approach facilitates the natural relaxation and release of muscle tension in patients. Sessions may incorporate Reiki and Therapeutic Touch modalities, if desired.
Environmental recommendations can be provided to support the creation of an environment that enhances sensory, experiential comfort, well-being, and quality of life.
Please be advised that this massage therapy technique is not a comprehensive full-body massage. The treatment is tailored to the specific areas of the body that require attention, considering the patient’s needs, comfort, and medical conditions.
THE SCIENCE
A growing body of evidence-based research demonstrates that massage therapy as well as mindfulness meditation practices can help promote relaxation, reduce stress and relieve distressing symptoms such as:
- Pain
- Physical Discomfort
- Tension
- Inflammation
- Anxiety
- Depression
https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/massage-therapy-what-you-need-to-know
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Therapeutic Mindfulness / Stress Reduction
Life events can induce psychological and physical tension, which may be perceived as stress.
Therapeutic mindfulness practices have demonstrated efficacy in reducing stress, while simultaneously positively impacting health and quality of life.
By engaging in therapeutic mindfulness practices, individuals learn to respond to life stressors in ways that promote relaxation, well-being, and overall quality of life.
Individual or group therapeutic mindfulness sessions are available.
The duration of a session or workshop is tailored to the specific needs of the individual or group.
THE SCIENCE
https://centerhealthyminds.org/science/research
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4876939/
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Mindful Movement
"Nothing happens until something moves."
---Albert Einstein
Mr. Elder’s Mindful Movement Coaching seeks to enhance awareness of the body and movement, emphasizing relaxation, balance, and the mechanics of movement.
The primary objective of each session is to gently strengthen weak muscles, relax tight muscles, and increase awareness of the mind-body connection in a respectful manner. These sessions promote health and well-being while minimizing the risk of injury.
Mindful Movement seamlessly incorporates various Western and Eastern fitness methods, including aspects of Therapeutic Yoga, Qigong, strength training, and gentle stretching. These methods enhance physical awareness, fitness, balance, flexibility, and heart health in a safe, gentle, and enjoyable manner.
Mindful Movement (1990) is a slow, gentle, and effective approach to improving health and fitness levels. These enjoyable and therapeutic mindful movement practices can be beneficial for:
* Increasing awareness of the body and mind
- * Enhancing the experience of embodiment
- * Reducing stress
- * Minimizing the risk of injury
- * Recovering from injury or illness
- * Improving posture
- * Strengthening weak muscles
- * Relaxing tight muscles
- * Enhancing balance
- * Increasing stamina
- * Facilitating more relaxed and comfortable movement
THE SCIENCE
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