In the Spring of 2010, nearing the end of a two year process to earn my Associate’s Degree in Massage Therapy with concentrations in Oncology (Medical) Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Trauma Touch (working with patients who have physical manifestations of intense and severe trauma), along with countless other modalities, I would find myself in an externship program that would require me to complete volunteer hours at a local hospital working with patients on their inpatient oncology floor, radiation center, and infusion center, and at a separate location working with Hospice patients. I enjoyed my time at the hospital locations and learned a tremendous amount from the patients I encountered there, but the true jewel of the entire experience, the one that provided the greatest opportunity for learning and the most insightful life lessons, was the time I spent at the Hospice facility, providing physical comfort and a nonjudgmental ear to the patients living there that were currently in the active stages of dying. It was difficult work, all things considered, but it felt so raw, so real, …show more content…
But I know my body will not allow me to do so forever and I know that the missing piece has everything to do with God. I am looking forward to the growth, and challenges, that undertaking a Bachelor’s and then Masters Degree in Biblical Studies at Colorado Christian University will undoubtedly present me, and I believe with all my heart that God has sent me, he walks with me, and he believes in me, that this is my purpose here on this Earth. Because I am starting down this path at this point in my life, I know it will be a challenge due to work, and kids, and church, and everything else I am doing with my life, but I also know that I will succeed because I am choosing to embark on this journey and know exactly what I will gain in
the visit at the State Hospital, the staff seem to real care about the patients and
I am interested in pursuing the Physician Assistant (PA) degree because of my experiences both within the medical field and as a patient. These experiences have led me to believe that a team approach to patient-centered medicine provides the best and most comprehensive care possible. Further, the PA profession offers me the opportunity to continue my lifelong passion of helping others, giving back to my community, and provides me with further opportunities to teach.
...nt my time on a hospice unit in a hospital. As I sat in my grandmother’s room I could hear people moaning and I could see people lying in a drug induced coma. I thought to myself what kind of life is this.
What kind of career is Massage Therapy? A very interesting and productive career which I would enjoy pursuing. Some reasons that this would be a good career for me are that it pays well, education is not extensive, it helps others, and it is something I am good at and enjoy doing.
Being a veteran has made me want to look out for others despite their situation. (3Q)
...continue my journey because of certain circumstances, I am relieved that I preserved despite all odds. In essence, I now know that volunteering at hospice enabled me to do my part and help others. Even if it is not major, just the ability to brighten the day of a lonely patient by making them holiday cards or speaking to their family members gave me much needed joy and fulfillment. Because of my involvement at Heartland Hospice, I have come to include community service as a necessary part of my life. Over a period of time, I have learned that volunteering isn’t just about clocking in hours but rather an obligation to do my best to help others and contribute to society in any way I can. I also feel that my love and compassion for people are strengths especially applicable to service, and that volunteering my time is the best way I can satisfy this calling.
One of the most profound experiences of mine that has driven me to pursue biology and medicine here at Columbia is my volunteer experience at the Taichung Veterans General Hospital. Every year when I visit Taiwan, I serve as the translator for the elderly patients in this hospital. I would always warmly introduce myself and then proceed to patiently provide clarification to the patients when needed.
According to Massage Today “Massage therapy is recognized as one of the oldest methods of healing, with references in medical texts nearly 4,000 years old”. I feel that the benefit of rubbing aching muscles and hurt limbs comes to us as naturally as breathing air. Among its many purposes and advantages, massage soothes achy muscles, helps heal injuries, strengthens baby’s muscles and relieves stress. To me, massage is not only a way to soothe the muscles and relieve the everyday stresses of society, massage is a way to connect with others through the common practice of touch. We have needed touch in our lives since the first seconds after our birth, so it’s not surprising that we would seek out touch in the form of massage.
Overall, I learned many things at the MHH. I love to be a volunteer. Although I do not get paid or anything I still love to go there ever week unless there is some emergency. I try my best to serve patients and the staff without expecting money because their appreciation is everything for me. I enjoyed a lot working in different areas in the hospital.
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I had the opportunity to be a part of the pediatric team during my one month internship. I got to see the different aspects of pediatric care including wards, PICU and NICU. One particular incidence that resonates with me is a day in PICU when a 10 year old HIV+ boy became comatose. The family wanted to take the boy back home for his last few days. I was given the responsibility to bag the patient and transport till the ambulance. The few minutes I stood there are unforgettable, the mother would come in and caress his forehead, stifling her cries. It seems unfair when a kid
Before moving to the Atlanta area I was a resident of Boston, MA for seven years. I received my BA degree in Secondary Education from Boston College, where I was able to teach in Austrailia and on an Apache Reservation. After college I was a teacher for two years, but was continuously drawn to Massage Therapy and continued my education at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (which is the state where my wonderful family resides). At CCMT I learned many modalities including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, Pregnancy, and Acupressure. I also tutored Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology after graduating.
I was visiting my brother in Massachusetts when I got sick on the airplane. I went to the emergency room and I was immediately admitted into the hospital. The doctor recognized my symptoms and immediately took action to medically treat my condition. I enjoyed my week stay in the hospital because the nurses and I became so close and the nurses were there for me when I needed them. The nurses kept me inform, comfort me by making me feel everything was going to be alright. The nurses that took care of me genuinely cared and guided me each step to recovery. This life changing experience gave me inspiration to continue my dream of becoming a
Seeing the light in her eye as I assisted her and talked to her meant the world to me. Especially once she informed me her family did not come to see her often. One man asked me to read to him during his free time because he couldn’t read anymore due to poor vision. It broke my heart hearing him tell me how he used to be an English teacher and could no longer teach or read once he started to lose his vision. He thanked me many times for reading to him, I could tell it meant a lot to him. Every single patient I got the opportunity to meet amazed me with their life stories and experiences. It was truly a blessing to get to know them all even though it was only for a short period of time that I got the privilege of being with