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Touchstone Bodyworks Healing Arts Center Pediatric Alternative Therapies The Pediatric Alternative Therapies (P.A.T.) program at Touchstone Bodyworks works to address attention and behavioral issues in children. Through a thorough assessment of diet, environmental influences and home and school patterns, we work with the family to create a plan of action that utilizes natural alternative and complementary therapies to improve the issues at hand. The intake process allows us to determine whether we might be dealing with dietary issues, such as food sensitivities or allergies, or possibly bio-chemical issues such as depression and anxiety, which often manifest as behavioral issues and acting out in school and at home. Anxiety and depression are prevalent in children who have ADHD (Attention Deficity/Hyperactivity Disorder). Studies have shown that when massage was performed on children who have ADHD, it decreased their anxiety, reduced their hyperactivity and helped them to spend more time on-task in the classroom. Similar studies involving pre-schoolers with behavioral challenges showed that they "spent less time in solitary play, displayed less aggression and were also more on-task" after having received massage. Additional studies indicate that these children also sleep better when receiving regular massage. Personal experience, as the mother of two children with ADHD, has offered the opportunity for much exploration of the topics of nutrition and alternative and complementary therapies and how they relate to the treatment of ADHD. I have found that often there are a number of factors that contribute to the behaviors associated with ADHD, and that through adjustments made in diet and environment, supported by consistent behavior modification techniques and bodywork, successful changes can result. Does your child, or a child that you know, have difficulty staying on task in school? Are they frequently redirected by their teacher, or having to be repeatedly reminded by you at home to do what you've asked them to? Are they easily reduced to tears, or do they frequently tantrum? If so, they may benefit from our P.A.T. program. The initial consultation is free. For more information, contact Tammy McGrath. Home / About Us / Massage Services / Onsite Services / Spa Services / Introductory Offer Discounts / Massage for Life Program / Products / Contact / FAQ's / Birthday Club / Privacy / Parties Gift Certificates / Directions / Hours / Benefits of Massage / Classes / Specials / Testimonials Web site and all other original contents copyright © 2007 Tammy McGrath