Welcome
The Touch Initiative is a network of dedicated massage therapists, bodyworkers, and other holistic health practitioners with a shared vision. Our goal is to bring the healing benefits of safe, nurturing touch to those in planned communities and institutional settings, including retirement and assisted living communities, nursing homes and hospitals. In addition, many practitioners also offer massage therapy and related services in office settings. Some are also available to provide services in corporate and other workplace settings.
While we are based in northern California, we welcome inquiries from interested individuals and organizations, regardless of location. Currently we have participating massage therapists serving communities in the Silicon Valley, including San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto, as well as in Berkeley.
The Touch Initiative has no paid staff, nor are participating individuals employees or independent contractors. Instead, participants have their own businesses but collaborate through their peers through this website and through professional associations.
The Touch Initiative
Promoting Peace through Touch
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Massage therapy
has been shown to:
- Alleviate symptoms of depression
- Reduce pain
- Reduce stress hormones
- Improve immune function
(According to research conducted by Tiffany Field, Ph.D. at The Touch Research Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine)
We Y Caregivers!
Look for the heart symbol next to the listings in our directory. These practitioners offer discounts and/or special packages for caregivers!
