Testimonials from Students "This is really a well balanced, inclusive, integrated, well structured class. I’m impressed." Carolyn Tague, California Pacific Medical Center, Senior Massage Coordinator, San Francisco, CA "Shay’s enthusiasm and passion for the work comes through in everything she does – from her excellent curriculum to her interaction with the class on an individual level and as a whole." Kathleen Harper, San Mateo, CA "Professionally, I think the course will help me to think on my feet and improvise. It will also help me to go with the flow of any situation and be flexible. Personally, it raised my level of awareness about how kids are different, yet still the same. Shay was most effective by just oozing her pure joy and love for this work." Holly M Luenemann, Hospital Massage Therapist, Chicago, IL "The comprehensiveness of the course was most valuable. Bringing awareness to, and educating us, about the context in which MT takes place for children with special needs was excellent. Shay was effective in many ways. 1) good organization of presentation of information and ‘hands on’ experience 2) good awareness of flow in the group and monitoring pace 3) very nice coverage of expansive topics that gave both breadth and specific information/techniques." Sheila Wang, PhD, Research Director, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL "Shay, you are so genuine and passionate about teaching this subject, and you beautifully integrate in “the big picture” – Thank you for your gift, your passion to share and teach and your tremendous skill as a presenter.” Nancy Shanks, Forest Ranch, CA "As a teacher, Shay is vital to this course. Her knowledge and presence made this special...Shay is an excellent communicator. She tells her story and the knowledge gained so well. I'm waiting for some books!" Jessica Stinson, Chicago, IL "The most valuable aspect of the course was learning how to do the massage techniques. From a nursing standpoint, to learn new ways to decrease pain and anxiety in our patients is what we strive for and this allows us to do so without medication." Rachel Amaro, RN, Banner Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ "Shay is a brilliant communicator. She is very adept at bringing our individual comments/observations into a greater context and back to the original topic." Leslie Price, Richmond, CA "I can only say that it was a delight to have Shay as an instructor. I fell extremely honored and blessed to have gone through her class." Deborah Rousseau, Orlando, FL "It is really hard to single out just one aspect. The class as a whole was so rewarding, emotional and such a learning experience. Thank you so much for your time and energy." Shellee Martin-Orozco, RN, Phoenix, AZ "I think the class was awesome. I really loved the way you included us and let us voice our feelings on everything." Cheri Carman, Orlando, FL "It was a very balanced mix of lecture and hands on for a weekend intensive training." Nora Fanshel, San Francisco, CA. "Working with the children on the last day warmed my heart beyond imagination-even more than I thought it would." Tisha Sanchez, Phoenix, AZ "Shay provided a warm atmosphere that allowed for personal growth and transformation." Leanne Baxter, Sycamore, IL "I now have the knowledge and confidence to massage children who have special health needs." Ross Lemcke, San Francisco, CA "Wonderful overview of all important elements of child massage--communication, approach, boundaries, quality of touch. The instructor took a lot of information and presented it in a fluid, interesting and professional manner." Jennifer Netzky, LMT and LCSW, Melbourne, KY "Shay's experience, honesty, and heart are both an inspiration and up lifting. I often feel alone when it comes to feeling passionate about health, but she reminds me I am not alone." Lia Marshall, San Francisco, CA "Shay had a wealth of information to share and was willing to answer all questions. I really appreciated observing Shay interact with and massage a child with special needs. It truly was a gift and all Shay had shared with us was smoothly and genuinely part of the experience." Mary Frances Davesson, Melbourne, KY "I feel much more prepared to work in the pediatric wing of the hospital. It was a moving experience." Whitney Moses, San Francisco, CA. "The pacing of the workshop was wonderful. This is the first time I have been to a workshop that was longer than a day where I didn't feel overwhelmed and tired and still felt like I got a huge amount of information and satisfaction." Elisabeth Contadino, Columbus, OH "The information was delivered in a concise and organized fashion, interwoven with play. There was a plethora of medical information and an opportunity for "hands on" sharing with the children and families." Sharon Brahms, RN, San Francisco, CA "The class felt very deep and almost spiritual in some way. Shay did a wonderful job!" Jamie Willett, Melbourne, KY