After attending her first World Burn Congress in 2001 with her mother Sally, Julie Spiegel, a nationally certified therapeutic massage and bodyworker, volunteered to provide FREE Massages to burn victims attending World Burn Congress the following year. Needless to say, a 3 page waiting list was quickly generated, and an additional therapist was recruited to serve the requests. Thus the Wellness Program concept was born.
This program introduced the benefits of Massage Therapy and other Alternative Modalities available to assist burn survivors in their continual search for relief from emotional and physical discomfort. (You can download a pdf of an article on this that first appeared in the Journal of Massage Therapy.) The Wellness Program is supported by a growing list of certified massage therapists. This initiative also ensures continued research and investigation of additional complimentary health care methods of healing.
Click here to find a Wellness Program Massage Therapist near you.
Whether you are a burn survivor, caregiver, or just want to get a great massage while contributing to a good cause, these licensed massage/bodywork therapists are ready to serve!
They all participate in The Spiegel Burn Foundation Wellness Program, and have received advanced certification in Scar Management Therapy. Contact them directly, or call us at (702)491-3988 to find a massage therapist in your area.
Are you a massage therapist interested in participating? Contact julie@spiegelburnfoundation.com, and check out our initatives in Resources & Research.
