This blog recognises the work of eight amazing practitioners who are sharing the benefits of positive, respectful touch with children and adults.
Story Massage Programme blog
Community posts
Story Massage for Siblings at a Children’s Hospice
Centre of Excellence awarded to St Christopher’s Children’s Hospice for using the programme within a safe space where families can enjoy relaxation and comfort.
Functional Reflex Therapy and Story Massage in Zambia
Lorraine Senior, founder of Functional Reflex Therapy (FRT), explains how she shared Story Massage in Zambia as part of her FRT Global Project working with three schools in Zambia.
Story Massage Success at Networking Meetings
As part of National Massage Day, Jayne Burke explains how sharing a massage story can break down barriers at networking events and conferences.
Kenyan Children Share Story Massage in School
Read about how a Kenyan teacher has introduced Story Massage to a kindergarten within a charity school in Nairobi. Key benefits are relaxation, fun and learning.
Interactive Story Time at Local Libraries
We talk to Alison Mitchell Sellers about sharing the Story Massage Programme in libraries as part of Storytime sessions for families.
Sharing the Story Massage Programme with Refugee Children
Working with refugee children brings many challenges including language barriers and poor concentration. Read Mary’s positive experiences at a refugee camp.
The Diversity of the Story Massage Programme
We look at how 14 different Story Massage practitioners are sharing the programme in very different settings for children and adults.