About Tina Allen - Alex's Lemonade

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Copyright ©2005 – 2011 Liddle Kidz™ Foundation All Rights Reserved

The information provided herein does not replace medical advice

About Tina Allen

With over a decade of service to children and families, Tina Allen, founder of leading children’s health and nurturing touch organization Liddle Kidz™ Foundation, has become a respected international lecturer, author and authority on infant and pediatric massage. She is a Pediatric Massage Master Teacher, Developmental Baby Massage Teacher, a Licensed Massage Therapist with specialized training in providing massage therapy for infants and children with special healthcare needs. Ms. Allen understands the varied physical and emotional needs of hospitalized and medically complex infants, children and their families. Because of her dedication to the well-being of the entire family, she has studied and become certified in pregnancy massage and is a Trainer of Peaceful Touch®, which implements a healthy touch approach for children in school based environments. Ms. Allen managed the United States first comprehensive pediatric massage program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), where she trained volunteer massage therapists and medical professionals to work with hospitalized Rehabilitation patients, medically complex infants in the Center for Newborn and Infant Critical Care (CNICC), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Children with Retinoblastoma, Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy. She

developed pediatric massage programs at Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, as well as developed a program focusing on introducing gentle compassionate touch to women and children who have survived domestic abuse. She is currently consulting on the development of comprehensive pediatric massage programs for The Mayo Clinic, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Shriner’s Hospital and Sutton Children’s Medical Center. Her innovative approach to children’s health has allowed her the unique opportunity to educate families and professionals throughout the world in the many benefits of nurturing touch. At personal request, Ms. Allen has taught in England, France, Sweden, Canada, Japan and Thailand. At the close of 2006, Ms. Allen led a group of volunteer massage therapists to Thailand where they provided care to infants and children affected by HIV/AIDS and living in orphanages. These children, often considered untouchable, received much needed touch therapy and compassionate care. Their caregivers were taught by Ms. Allen to provide healing touch for these children, so they would continue to receive much needed “TLC” long after the volunteer group returned to the United States. In 2008, Ms. Allen returned to Thailand to provide specialized training in infant and pediatric massage at the Bann Fuang Farr Orphanage just outside of Bangkok, Thailand’s only government orphanage for children with special healthcare needs and disabilities. After providing the course, Ms. Allen stayed on and volunteered providing pediatric massage for the children in the various wards at the orphanage. The children at Bann Fuang Farr have special healthcare needs ranging from severe hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy to blindness. Recently, she took a group of 20 volunteers to Vietnam to provide hands-on care to orphaned infants and children. The volunteers care ranged from providing infant and pediatric massage to educating staff and medical professionals to continue this much needed care. During the two week outreach the group traveled south from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi in the north and provided massage and nurturing touch in 7 orphanages and children’s care centers. The Liddle Kidz Ambassadors easily worked with several hundred babies and children who received direct hands-on care during the time spent in the centers. The children that received nurturing touch have the effects of trauma associated with being isolated and abandoned, as well as, a host of special healthcare needs and birth defects including AIDS/HIV, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephelus, Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome, Autism/ASD, Muscular Dystrophy, landmine survivors, children with visual and hearing impairments, mental, neurological and physical impairments. A widely known expert in her field, Ms. Allen has appeared on NBC, The Learning Channel’s “Bringing Home Baby”, KCET and PBS’ “A Place of Our Own”. Her work has also been featured in many international publications including

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Massage Magazine, Massage and Bodywork Magazine and Massage Therapy Journal. She is a featured columnist with Massage Today Magazine. She is featured as the Infant and Children’s Massage Expert on Canadian Parents and Parent Guide Canada. Ms. Allen has also received recognition as First 5 California’s Champion for Children, was honored with the Richard Ryder Award for her dedicated and passionate service, is a 2009 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Inductee, and 2011 International Massage Therapist of the year. As an invited lecturer, Ms. Allen has presented for organizations such as The Mayo Clinic, Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Northwestern University of Health Sciences, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Sutton’s Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital and Healthcare System, Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, World Massage Conference, Massage Hall of Fame, World Massage Festival, American Massage Therapy Foundation (AMTA), Society for Oncology Massage, First 5 LA, Infant Childhood and Relationship Enrichment Network, Department of Mental Health, Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Glendale Memorial Hospital, Little Company of Mary Hospital, South Bay Counseling Center, PAC/LAC (Perinatal Advisory Council: Leadership Advocacy and Consultation), The International Association of Infant Massage, ELNEC (End of Life Nursing Education Consortium), Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, Boston Children’s Museum and major school districts throughout the United States.

About the Liddle Kidz Foundation

Liddle Kidz Foundation uses the power of touch to reach the world’s most vulnerable children with experiences of

appropriate nurturing touch that they often lack.

With nurturing, compassion and touch therapy, children will develop and reach their full potential. We strive to

address their critical tactile needs by working directly with their families and healthcare providers in pediatric hospitals,

hospices, and orphanages to provide comprehensive nurturing services, consultation, education, program

development and support. We are committed to furthering the development of touch therapy services for vulnerable

and underserved populations internationally. Through education and support we work to create replicable and

sustainable change.

Since its inception, the goal of the Liddle Kidz Foundation has been to empower families and professionals to provide

nurturing touch: building stronger, more loving bonds with children. We provide education and support for families and

professionals, giving them the tools necessary to ensure the safe, professional practice of nurturing touch and

developmental movement with infants and children.

Our training courses cover multiple facets of using nurturing touch and massage with healthy children and those with special healthcare needs. We offer courses for Certified Infant Massage Teacher, Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist, Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz (Healthy Children), Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Autism (Massage for Autism), Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Cancer (Massage for Pediatric Oncology), Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Cerebral Palsy (Massage for Cerebral Palsy), Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz in the NICU (Massage for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) and Peaceful Touch® (Healthy Touch Curriculum for Children in School). Annually we embark on global outreach journeys where volunteers trained by the Liddle Kidz Foundation visit orphanages, health care settings and children’s homes in countries where we can make the biggest impact in teaching caregivers how to use infant and pediatric massage, as well as, provide hands-on care for children. At Liddle Kidz it is our belief that children are our greatest gift and should be treated with extraordinary care!

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To a child who has been hospitalized or diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition, their symptoms are often accompanied by pain, anxiety, loneliness and fear. So, it only makes sense that healthcare staff, medical facilities,

and parents are looking to pediatric massage as treatment for some of these symptoms.

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Treatment for Pediatric Cancer

Conventional treatments, (treatments typically used by health care professionals), are

often harsh and cause multiple side effects for children. Childhood cancers can be

treated by a combination of therapies (surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy).

Chemotherapy and Radiation are the two most common treatments which can cause

adverse symptoms, including nausea, pain, anxiety, depression, weight loss and hair

loss. Invasive treatments can leave patients feeling physically, mentally and emotionally

drained.

Chemotherapy

Special Massage Considerations

can compromise immune system

avoid areas of skin breakdown

adjust amount of pressure for those at risk for thrombocytopenia-induced bruising and

peripheral neuropathy

minimize massage movements that create a rocking motion in patients with nausea or

vomiting

Radiation

Special Massage Considerations

can compromise immune system

consider not providing massage within the field of radiation treatment so as not to further

irritate the irradiated skin

choose topical lubricants wisely and avoid the area receiving radiation treatment

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Why Massage?

Massage therapy can provide nurturing touch in environments where painful touch is often

medically necessary

Massage addresses the many concerns of the pediatric client/patient (physical, psychological,

emotional and spiritual)

Research Benefits | Massage for Cancer

Decreased pain, anxiety and fear

Increased levels of relaxation

Increased white blood cells and neutrophils

Improved immune function

Decreased depression

Increased production of endorphins (natural painkillers)

Decreased production of stress hormones (cortisol)

Research on Massage Therapy for Children with Cancer

Massage was more effective than quiet time at reducing heart rate, anxiety in children

less than age 14 years, and parent anxiety. Children reported that massage helped them

feel better, lessened their anxiety and worries, and had longer lasting effects than quiet

time.

Massage in children with cancer is feasible and appears to decrease anxiety in parents

and younger children.(Post-White et al., 2009)

Children receiving massages benefitted in that their anxiety and depressed mood levels

decreased.

The children also experienced a significant increase of white blood cells, and neutrophils

over the course of the month. The increase of white blood cells and neutrophils can be

attributed to an improved immune function for the children.(Field et al., 2001)

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Hospitalized cancer patients experience an extreme amount of discomfort due to their

therapies.

Therapeutic massage may be beneficial to hospitalized cancer patients in that it has the

potential to decrease pain and anxiety, as well as increase levels of relaxation.(Ferrell-Torry & Glick 1993)

Children require a unique approach

What Makes a Good Massage for this Child?

Clarity of Intent

Contact with the Child

Sensitivity of Touch

Continuity

Focus

Communication

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5 P’s of pediatric massage

Presence

Permission

Pace

Pressure

Parents

Presence

Remain calm and nurturing

Welcome creativity and flexibility

Permission

Permission should always be obtained from the child and

should be granted by child throughout session. May be

withdrawn by child at anytime.

Consent should be obtained from the attending physician

to ensure the child’s safety

Parental Consent should be obtained

Pace

Therapeutic touch sessions with children are often much shorter than those with adult clients

Massage Strokes and Touch Therapy should be introduced slowly

Pressure

Pressure should be adapted for each individual child on a specific case by case basis

Ensure children know they can direct the amount of pressure used during the session

Massage therapy in children with cancer need not be aggressive in nature to achieve its maximum

potential.

Most types of massage (i.e. Swedish, light touch, and foot) result in various levels of

symptom relief for patients; however, those receiving Swedish or light touch massages reported a

significantly greater reduction in symptoms.

Parents

Share some techniques with parents to encourage a healthy bond

Show parents some simple techniques to help them relax

Massage may aid in alleviating stress and depression for the caregiver

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Pediatric Massage Techniques

Some Considerations: Follow all known contraindications and precautions

Always follow the guidance of the healthcare provider

Always receive physician and parental/caregiver consent in writing

Always ask the child’s permission to receive touch

Complete an appropriate and detailed intake, may include questioning physician, healthcare

staff, parent/caregiver and child

Adjust and adapt the massage strokes for the comfort and care of the child

Provide comfortable and appropriate positioning

Always consider both the child’s medical and emotional needs, begin massage where there is the most access for skin-to-skin contact

Use care and caution in areas where the child may have experienced pain

Practice care due to child’s compromised immune system

Always begin with Nurturing Touch

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Liddle Kidz™ Foundation

Pediatric Massage Techniques How To

Begin with Nurturing Touch and then follow with the remaining strokes on each area of the body where the child welcomes touch.

Nurturing Touch

Loving and still – this nurturing stroke introduces our touch to the area where we will begin.

Gentle Warming Glide

With warm open palms, gently stroke the body in motions moving towards the heart. “Swedish Effleurage”.

Open Heart

Draw “Heart” shapes on the area you are working. Vary the size of the hearts from little to big, depending on the size of the area.

Criss-Cross

Alternating hands, glide them back and forth across the area you are working. On the back, chest and other larger areas you may also draw “X’s” with you finger pads and palms.

Gentle Soothing Glide

With warm palms, gently stroke the body area in a direction away from the heart. This gliding stroke let’s the child know we have finished with this area.

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Training in Pediatric Massage

Specialized training should include:

Pediatric massage techniques, methodology & adaptations for children with special healthcare needs

Age appropriate approach and communication

Benefits of pediatric massage

Overview of growth and development

Current relevant massage research and how best to stay in touch with current research developments

Supervised Practical Experience

Advanced training in pediatric massage therapy for specific diagnoses is recommended

Training Resources | Recommendations

For hands-on pediatric massage therapy training

Certified Pediatric Massage Therapy Training (CPMT)

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz with Cancer

For certification and training to teach parents in private and group settings

Certified Infant Massage Teacher Training (CIMT) (no prerequisites to take this course)

Liddle Kidz Foundation www.LiddleKidz.com

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Nurturing Touch for the Growing Child

Massage Fairytale

Once upon time there was a bright summer land. Where the sun was shining bright and had great big sunbeams covering the sky

Draw a big sun with your hands Draw warm sunbeams – alternate one hand to the opposite shoulder/drawing an “X” on the back

One day clouds begin to cover over the sky Press softly and gently all over the back It started to become cold and windy

Move hands across back in swirling motion

First just a little wind, and then there was more

Move hands more rapidly

As it got colder, it began to rain, but not hard rain, it was sprinkling

Tap fingers lightly across back

Then soon it began to rain

Tap fingers with a little more pressure on the back

It started to get colder and colder, and began to snow

Lightly press hands all over the back

Lots of white fluffy snow covered the ground, the trees and all of the cars. Soon everything was covered in white and perfectly still

Rest your hands on the shoulders

And far off in the distance, we see a little, tiny kitty cat climbing up the side of house and when he got to roof, he sat there and purred and purred

Walk with your fingers from the base of the back to the shoulders, and gently massage the shoulders (purring)

And once again, far in the distance, we saw another kitty cat, he is climbing all the way up the side of the house, to the chimney and up the chimney to the tip top where he then sits and purrs & purrs

Walk with your fingers from the base of the back to the head, and gently massage the sides and top of the head (purring)

Soon the sun begins to shine again, melting away the snow and ice. So, children can play, the birds can fly and the flowers and trees begin to bloom and grow

Bring your hands from the head to the back, draw a great big sun a few times, then sweep your hands up the back and over the shoulders 3 times (growing)

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Contraindications of Massage Therapy for Children The contraindications & precautions listed below are not only for children with Autism (ASD), ADD/ADHD, but cover many pediatric conditions to ensure best practice of the use of pediatric massage therapy.

Gliding towards outer extremities (towards hand(s)/foot(feet)) may cause fluid to accumulate or pool if

child has circulation issues

Gliding towards heart (towards shoulder/toward thigh) may cause blood to overload the heart, especially if there are preexisting cardiac conditions

See Contraindications & Precautions (below) Some Considerations:

Always follow the guidance of the healthcare provider

Always ask the child’s permission to receive touch

Adjust and adapt the massage strokes for the comfort and care of the child

Always consider both the child’s medical and emotional needs, begin massage where there is the most

access for skin-to-skin contact

Use care and caution in areas where the child may have experienced pain

Always begin with Nurturing Touch

Always make eye contact during massage, especially with a child who may have any hearing impairments

Always continue speaking throughout massage, especially with a child who may have any visual impairments

Do not provide massage when child has:

Fever Inflammation High Blood Pressure Acute infection, staph infection, illness or Infectious Disease Hernia (on that area, other areas may be okay) Osteoporosis Varicose Veins Broken Bones (on that area, other areas may be okay) Open wounds, sores or lesions (on that area, other areas may be okay) Deep Vein Thrombosis Pain (on that area, other areas may be okay, practice caution if the massage causes

discomfort) Lability/ emotional response, emotions all over the place Thrombocytopenia/ low platelet count in blood

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Skin conditions/disorders which may be contagious or cause inflammation (fungus, rash, herpes)

Recent immunization/vaccination (wait 72 hours before providing massage) A life threatening medical condition An uhealed umbilical cord (do not massage the abdominal area) Swollen lymph nodes Blood clots or a blood condition Diarrhea or other sickness (diarrhea that has gone on for some time and is unexplained)

Precautions Proceed with care in regards to a child who exhibits, or diagnosed with any of the following conditions.

Seizure Disorders – disorder of cerebral function

Agitation - an unhappy and worried mental state, not calm

Impulsivity - Lack of impulse control

Lack of Insight – unable to discern the true nature of a situation

Easily Distracted

Severe Myalgias (pain) – “muscle pain”

Bleeding/bruising

Infection or open sores

Multiple invasive lines

Possible Isolation – Isolation is typically required due to possible contagious infection or disease, research the reason for isolation

Apnea – temporary cessation (pause) of breathing

Bradycardia – slow heart rate, low pulse rate

Tachycardia – rapid heart rate, fast pulse rate

Abdominal Distention – Bloating or swelling of the abdomen/tummy

Gastrointestinal or Jejunostomy feeding tubes – check with healthcare provider for specific

reason for use, use care not to dislodge

Hydrocephalus – abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain. The fluid is often under increased pressure and can compress and damage the brain. Check with healthcare provider prior to providing massage. Use caution around shunt area, risk of

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infection and of being dislodged. Use caution near abdomen for fluid drainage

Inflammations – response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

Edema – May be a local or generalized condition, abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues or in the body cavities causing swelling or distention of the affected parts

Recent Surgery – check with healthcare provider for specific protocol, may be beneficial to provide nurturing touch

Endangerment sites are areas of the body where you should practice additional caution so as not to do harm. Providing massage for a prolonged time or with too much pressure in such areas may cause damage to structures within and underneath the skin’s surface such as nerves, blood vessels, organs and lymph nodes. Areas to practice to caution, use lighter pressure or avoid, include:

Orbital (eyes) Anterior triangle of the neck (front of neck & throat) Posterior aspect of the neck (back of the neck) Axilla (under arm) Brachial region (medial aspect of the upper arm) Cubital area (front of the elbow) Near olecranon process (back of elbow, funny bone) Upper lumbar region (mid-back, kidney area) Umbilical area (naval, belly-button) Femoral triangle (inner upper leg) Popliteal fossa (back of the knee) Inguinal area (groin)

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Contact:

Tina Allen | Founder & Director

Liddle Kidz™Foundation | www.LiddleKidz.com

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Infant & Pediatric Massage Courses

Liddle Kidz Foundation | Pediatric Massage Education and Training Courses | Professionals

Liddle Kidz™ Certified Infant Massage Teacher Training | CIMT™ Our professional trainers experience great joy in sharing the art of infant massage with others. Teaching Infant Massage is a rewarding opportunity, promoting well being and enhancing bonding and attachment between infants and their caregivers. As a Certified Infant Massage Teacher (CIMT) you have the unique opportunity to help parents to bond with their babies through the use of an age old

tradition – infant massage.

Liddle Kidz™ Pediatric Massage Therapist Training | CPMT™ The comprehensive Pediatric Massage Training for Massage Therapists and health care professionals provides educational and professional training to those who wish to enhance their skills. Through this training, participants learn to provide massage therapy for children with special health care needs, who are hospitalized or have been diagnosed with a terminal illness in hospice care.

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ with Autism The comprehensive Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ with Autism (Massage for Children with Autism) Course for massage therapists and healthcare professionals provides educational and professional training to those who wish to enhance their skills. Through this advanced training,

participants learn to provide massage therapy, nurturing touch techniques, touch therapy, tactile introduction, sensory stimulation & integration for children who have been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ with Cancer The comprehensive Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ with Cancer (Massage for Children with Cancer) Course for massage therapists and healthcare professionals provides educational and professional training to those who wish to enhance their skills. Through this advanced training, participants learn to provide massage therapy, nurturing touch techniques and touch therapy for

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children who have been diagnosed with Cancer.

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ with Cerebral Palsy The comprehensive Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ with Cerebral Palsy (Massage for Children with Cerebral Palsy) Course for massage therapists and healthcare professionals provides educational and professional training to those who wish to enhance their skills. Through this advanced training, participants learn to provide massage therapy, nurturing touch techniques, range of motion and touch therapy for children who have been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP).

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ The comprehensive Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ (Massage for Healthy Children) Course for massage therapists and healthcare professionals provides educational and professional training to those who wish to enhance their skills. Through this training, participants learn to provide massage therapy, nurturing touch techniques, and touch therapy for children.

Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ with Common Childhood Ailments The comprehensive Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ with Common Childhood Ailments Course for massage therapists and healthcare professionals provides educational and professional training to those who wish to enhance their skills. Through this training, participants learn to provide massage therapy, nurturing touch techniques, and touch therapy for children.

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Peaceful Touch® | Healthy Touch Approach for Children in Schools Peaceful Touch® training programs integrate safe and nurturing touch into children's schools, (early school readiness, preschool and elementary school), and organized children’s activities. In order to integrate Peaceful Touch® into schools, we introduce educators to the use of healthy touch activities through the use of age specific curriculum. This curriculum includes games and storytelling, as well as adaptations for reading, math, and science. The Peaceful Touch® curriculum encourages children’s development through the use of nurturing and healthy touch.

Liddle Kidz™ Massage Program | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit | NICU Research has demonstrated that nurturing touch for an infant is critical in establishing the foundation of their psychological well-being. During this course, medical professionals are trained to communicate with medically fragile infants in the hospital-based Neonatal Intensive Care Unit through the use of comforting touch.

For more information on the Liddle Kidz Foundation:

www.LiddleKidz.com

For more information on overseas outreach to orphaned & abandoned children:

www.LiddleKidz.org

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