Holistic Nursing Care and complementary care services are available by  appointment in the Center for Nursing.

The Healing practices utilized by nurses in the Center support an individuals efforts in self care, stress management health and healing.

Many practices and modalities can assess an individual with actual or potential health problems.

Through a holistic caring process the nurse works with the client to assess patterns, problems and needs. A therapeutic care plan is care plan is developed and implemented. Changes and progress in issues important to the client are evaluated on an ongoing basis.

The goal of the holistic nursing and complementary care program is to support and facilitate healing of the body, mind and the spirit.

Caring and Healing Interventions available are:

  • Massage and Bodywork
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage
  • Cranio- Sacral Therapy
  • Somato emotional release
  • Healing Touch
  • Guided Imagery
  • Health Education

For more information or to schedule an appointment for a massage, contact:
Annette Mitzel, RN, MSN, LMT
(330) 972-6698

For more information or to make an appointment for Healing Touch, contact:
Therese Dowd, PhD, RN, Healing Touch Practitioner Apprentice
(330) 972-5924

Links:

Healing Touch International

American Holistic Nursing Association

 American Association Massage Therapists

 Sigma Theta Tau International

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