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Bill Maher gets it right with this commentary.
Last Updated December 26th, 2007
"Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food." Hippocrates
We can provide no better service to the developing world than to assist them to return to their natural diet and educate them to avoid at all costs the trappings of the Standard American Diet that is killing people in the US at an alarming rate. Throughout 2008, BWWB will be investigating how to implement Dr. Gabriel Cousen's program into Sri Lanka and every country where diabetes has climbed to one of the most treated illnesses in the hospital system. There is no more profound way to impact the health and well being of these challenged populations than revisiting Nature's health care system, it's food.
To learn more about this program and a Raw Living Foods Diet, Click here. Please press pause to allow video to load before viewing.
Last Updated September 20th, 2007
Website Updates:
Our blog is now up and running. Please visit www.bodyworkerswithoutborders.blogspot.com to post a comment. My hope is that this provides a forum for others to share their experiences and points of view regarding the introduction of holistic healing protocols into International Aid Networks in developing countries.
Also, sign up for our forthcoming newsletter, The International Bodyworker set to come out in early October. This will provide brief summaries and links to new developments for BWWB as well as articles and ways to get involved and become part of this innovative movement.
On August 16th, 2007, Real Medicine Foundation held its second annual Fund Raiser at the Lladro Gallery on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The turnout was overwhelming and the buzz created by Real Medicine's successes will be heard for months to come. In just under 2 years they are operating in 9 countries and helping over 120,000 people.
Click here to read the review by the San Fernando Sun.
Click here to view some photographs from the event.
Angels in the Dust
Recently BWWB was invited by CEO of Real Medicine, Dr. Martina Fuchs and Terri Ford, Director of International Advocacy for Aidshealth.org to attend the New York premier viewing of "Angels in the Dust" by Academy Award Winning Director, Louise Hogarth, which details the plight of children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa. The film itself was a triumph and gave a disturbing glimpse of the pervasive sexual abuse and rape that is a tragic and leading cause of the spread of this fatal disease.
BWWB is working to develop a program to train therapists and lay caregivers working with survivors of sexual abuse both domestically and internationally to help with the emotional and physical trauma associated with this ordeal.
Yoga Studios Support Bodyworkers Without Borders.
Bodyworkers Without Borders and Real Medicine Founation receive support through the Global Mala Project - Septermber 21st-23rd. Easton Yoga, Lehigh Valley Yoga and Sun Dog Yoga Studio are raising money for our efforts in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Africa. Michael Lear will be leading classes at Easton Yoga and Sun Dog Yoga in Doylestown, PA to celebrate this event. Thanx to all our friends in the yoga community for their support.
Last Updated May 20th, 2007
Sri Lanka 2007 Physical Therapy Enhancement Trainings, An Introduction to The Trager® Approach
We're back from Sri Lanka where we had an incredibly successful six weeks. Thanks to Real Medicine Foundation and your support just look at what you helped us to accomplish:
Workshop Training Hours for Physical and Occupational Therapists and PT Assistants – 25 hrs. The Introduction to The Trager® Approach
Clinical Participation/Instruction – 56 hrs.
Sessions Provided - 48 (Including multiple case studies)
Initiative Visitations to pre-schools, villages, hospital and meetings – 25hrs.
Liaison activity:
• Arranged for Psychological and Physiotherapy Services to be provided by Navajeevana for Real Medicine
Foundation’s Yayawatta outpatient clinic
• Observed the installation of the Water Clay Sterilizer donated by Direct Relief International as arranged
by Real Medicine Foundation for Tangalle Hospital
• Partnered members of Archmacharya Foundation with DWC, Developing World Connections.org and
Yayawatta Village to support sustainable gardening, recycling, solid waste management and community education
Other:
• Donated funds for 600 meal packets for the Navajeevana’s New Year’s Celebration for the Disabled
• Purchased 200 hand-made greeting cards for Real Medicine foundation to support the livelihood of the
disabled.
• Provided Art Classes and supplies to children at Real Medicine Yayawatta Village Clinic
Note: Our only regret is that the massage tables donated by Oakworks Massage Table Co. have yet to get to Sri Lanka. The shipping expense is three times the cost of tables themselves and, our friends at Direct Relief International explained that customs in Sri Lanka is still rather corrupt and that even if the tables were to arrive, chances are they wouldn't make it to Navajeevana. DRI hasn't shipped anything there for two years. Currently we are exploring avenues through local Rotary Clubs and the Rotary club in Columbo, Sri Lanka. We'll keep you posted. Also a special thanks to Mira El, an American who attended my first workshop who donated and additional two tables to Navajeevana for a total of four tables, enough to refit their entire PT department. Special thanks to those at Rocky Point Beach Bungalows for your generous contribution.
Click on the links below for more information:
Sri Lanka 2007 Real Medicine Team Whole Health Project Summary
Introduction to The Trager Approach/ Physical Therapy Enhancement Workshop Summary
BWWB/ Real Medicine Comprehensive Activity Summary
Navajeevana Rehabilitation Activity and Case Study: Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bodyworkers Without Borders through Real Medicine Foundation to work with UCLA Spasticity Clinic to develop Pakistan Physical Therapy Program involving The Trager Approach.
Real Medicine Foundation's clinic services under the direction of Dr. Rubina Mumtaz has expanded four fold now reaching 80.000 people in the earthquake region. Recently, Direct Relief International selected RMF out of over one hundred and fifty organizations, to be a partner and receive grant money to extend their mission to implement this much needed Physical Therapy program. Click on their logos to visit their sites.
Previous Update March 8th, 2007
Bodyworkers Without Borders and Real Medicine Team Whole Health Return to Sri Lanka
On March 13th we return to Sri Lanka to do a follow up Physical Therapy Enhancement Training at Navajeevana Rehabilitation Center for their therapists and those of surrounding clinics. This is our first initiative as part of Real Medicine Foundation's Team Whole Health. We're grateful for their support and help in coordinating this effort. To learn more about Real Medicine or to make a tax deductible donation to this or other initiatives, please click here.
The International Trager Community extends its support to Sri Lanka
The United States Trager Association made a substantial donation to Real Medicine to make this follow up initiative possible. The funds provided had actually been raised for The Cambodian Trager Fund, an earlier effort of mine but were made available to us to for Sri Lanka so we could maintain continuity of training. Special thanks to all the members of Trager International for their contributions. Click on the logo to go to their site.
Oakworks Inc. becomes our first sponsor to upgrade the working conditions for Sri Lankan Physical Therapists
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Recognizing that the efficacy of treatment relies largely on the comfort of the therapist, Oakworks Massage Table company is making a special donation of massage tables to Navajeevana in support of there physical therapy clinic to improve the working conditions for their physical therapists. These tables will support better body mechanics during treatments and help reduce fatigue on demanding days in the clinic. Special thanks to Crista Stark, Manager of Spa and International markets as well as everyone at Oakworks for their generous contribution. Click on the logo to visit the Oakworks site.
We're getting the word out.
Writer Kelly Prentice is coming to Sri Lanka with us to document our activity for her article, "Touched by Disaster." that she is writing about the Sri Lanka initiative for the AMTA's Massage Therapy Journal. This article will detail my journey, The Introduction of The Trager Approach into physical therapy networks abroad and the establishment of Bodyworkers Without Borders. Look for this article later in the year. Click on the logo to go to their site.
Bodyworkers Without Borders and Real Medicine's Team Whole Health to aid Africa
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Real Medicine was recently selected by The Sole of Africa as their medical service partner. Along with the help
of Dr. Martina Fuch of Real Medicine, we've drafted a proposal to to conduct a 2 month physical therapy enhancement training on behalf of Real Medicine's Team Whole Health to aid in the treatment of Land Mine Victims in Mozambique. We're very excited about this new initiative and having the opportunity to extend the reach of Dr. Milton Trager's work to Africa. To learn more about this initiative, please click here. To visit The Sole of Africa and learn about their amazing work, please click on the logo.
Bill Maher gets it right with this commentary.
Last Updated December 26th, 2007
"Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food." Hippocrates
We can provide no better service to the developing world than to assist them to return to their natural diet and educate them to avoid at all costs the trappings of the Standard American Diet that is killing people in the US at an alarming rate. Throughout 2008, BWWB will be investigating how to implement Dr. Gabriel Cousen's program into Sri Lanka and every country where diabetes has climbed to one of the most treated illnesses in the hospital system. There is no more profound way to impact the health and well being of these challenged populations than revisiting Nature's health care system, it's food.
To learn more about this program and a Raw Living Foods Diet, Click here. Please press pause to allow video to load before viewing.
Last Updated September 20th, 2007
Website Updates:
Our blog is now up and running. Please visit www.bodyworkerswithoutborders.blogspot.com to post a comment. My hope is that this provides a forum for others to share their experiences and points of view regarding the introduction of holistic healing protocols into International Aid Networks in developing countries.
Also, sign up for our forthcoming newsletter, The International Bodyworker set to come out in early October. This will provide brief summaries and links to new developments for BWWB as well as articles and ways to get involved and become part of this innovative movement.
On August 16th, 2007, Real Medicine Foundation held its second annual Fund Raiser at the Lladro Gallery on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The turnout was overwhelming and the buzz created by Real Medicine's successes will be heard for months to come. In just under 2 years they are operating in 9 countries and helping over 120,000 people.
Click here to read the review by the San Fernando Sun.
Click here to view some photographs from the event.
Angels in the Dust
Recently BWWB was invited by CEO of Real Medicine, Dr. Martina Fuchs and Terri Ford, Director of International Advocacy for Aidshealth.org to attend the New York premier viewing of "Angels in the Dust" by Academy Award Winning Director, Louise Hogarth, which details the plight of children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa. The film itself was a triumph and gave a disturbing glimpse of the pervasive sexual abuse and rape that is a tragic and leading cause of the spread of this fatal disease.
BWWB is working to develop a program to train therapists and lay caregivers working with survivors of sexual abuse both domestically and internationally to help with the emotional and physical trauma associated with this ordeal.
Yoga Studios Support Bodyworkers Without Borders.
Bodyworkers Without Borders and Real Medicine Founation receive support through the Global Mala Project - Septermber 21st-23rd. Easton Yoga, Lehigh Valley Yoga and Sun Dog Yoga Studio are raising money for our efforts in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Africa. Michael Lear will be leading classes at Easton Yoga and Sun Dog Yoga in Doylestown, PA to celebrate this event. Thanx to all our friends in the yoga community for their support.
Media Alert: Look for us in the upcoming Winter Quarterly 2008 of the AMTA's Massage Therapy Journal. Writer Kelly Prentice documents our recent activity in Sri Lanka.
Last Updated May 20th, 2007
Sri Lanka 2007 Physical Therapy Enhancement Trainings, An Introduction to The Trager® Approach
We're back from Sri Lanka where we had an incredibly successful six weeks. Thanks to Real Medicine Foundation and your support just look at what you helped us to accomplish:
Workshop Training Hours for Physical and Occupational Therapists and PT Assistants – 25 hrs. The Introduction to The Trager® Approach
Clinical Participation/Instruction – 56 hrs.
Sessions Provided - 48 (Including multiple case studies)
Initiative Visitations to pre-schools, villages, hospital and meetings – 25hrs.
Liaison activity:
• Arranged for Psychological and Physiotherapy Services to be provided by Navajeevana for Real Medicine
Foundation’s Yayawatta outpatient clinic
• Observed the installation of the Water Clay Sterilizer donated by Direct Relief International as arranged
by Real Medicine Foundation for Tangalle Hospital
• Partnered members of Archmacharya Foundation with DWC, Developing World Connections.org and
Yayawatta Village to support sustainable gardening, recycling, solid waste management and community education
Other:
• Donated funds for 600 meal packets for the Navajeevana’s New Year’s Celebration for the Disabled
• Purchased 200 hand-made greeting cards for Real Medicine foundation to support the livelihood of the
disabled.
• Provided Art Classes and supplies to children at Real Medicine Yayawatta Village Clinic
Note: Our only regret is that the massage tables donated by Oakworks Massage Table Co. have yet to get to Sri Lanka. The shipping expense is three times the cost of tables themselves and, our friends at Direct Relief International explained that customs in Sri Lanka is still rather corrupt and that even if the tables were to arrive, chances are they wouldn't make it to Navajeevana. DRI hasn't shipped anything there for two years. Currently we are exploring avenues through local Rotary Clubs and the Rotary club in Columbo, Sri Lanka. We'll keep you posted. Also a special thanks to Mira El, an American who attended my first workshop who donated and additional two tables to Navajeevana for a total of four tables, enough to refit their entire PT department. Special thanks to those at Rocky Point Beach Bungalows for your generous contribution.
Click on the links below for more information:
Sri Lanka 2007 Real Medicine Team Whole Health Project Summary
Introduction to The Trager Approach/ Physical Therapy Enhancement Workshop Summary
BWWB/ Real Medicine Comprehensive Activity Summary
Navajeevana Rehabilitation Activity and Case Study: Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bodyworkers Without Borders through Real Medicine Foundation to work with UCLA Spasticity Clinic to develop Pakistan Physical Therapy Program involving The Trager Approach.
Real Medicine Foundation's clinic services under the direction of Dr. Rubina Mumtaz has expanded four fold now reaching 80.000 people in the earthquake region. Recently, Direct Relief International selected RMF out of over one hundred and fifty organizations, to be a partner and receive grant money to extend their mission to implement this much needed Physical Therapy program. Click on their logos to visit their sites.
Previous Update March 8th, 2007
Bodyworkers Without Borders and Real Medicine Team Whole Health Return to Sri Lanka
On March 13th we return to Sri Lanka to do a follow up Physical Therapy Enhancement Training at Navajeevana Rehabilitation Center for their therapists and those of surrounding clinics. This is our first initiative as part of Real Medicine Foundation's Team Whole Health. We're grateful for their support and help in coordinating this effort. To learn more about Real Medicine or to make a tax deductible donation to this or other initiatives, please click here. The International Trager Community extends its support to Sri Lanka
The United States Trager Association made a substantial donation to Real Medicine to make this follow up initiative possible. The funds provided had actually been raised for The Cambodian Trager Fund, an earlier effort of mine but were made available to us to for Sri Lanka so we could maintain continuity of training. Special thanks to all the members of Trager International for their contributions. Click on the logo to go to their site.Oakworks Inc. becomes our first sponsor to upgrade the working conditions for Sri Lankan Physical Therapists
Recognizing that the efficacy of treatment relies largely on the comfort of the therapist, Oakworks Massage Table company is making a special donation of massage tables to Navajeevana in support of there physical therapy clinic to improve the working conditions for their physical therapists. These tables will support better body mechanics during treatments and help reduce fatigue on demanding days in the clinic. Special thanks to Crista Stark, Manager of Spa and International markets as well as everyone at Oakworks for their generous contribution. Click on the logo to visit the Oakworks site.We're getting the word out.
Writer Kelly Prentice is coming to Sri Lanka with us to document our activity for her article, "Touched by Disaster." that she is writing about the Sri Lanka initiative for the AMTA's Massage Therapy Journal. This article will detail my journey, The Introduction of The Trager Approach into physical therapy networks abroad and the establishment of Bodyworkers Without Borders. Look for this article later in the year. Click on the logo to go to their site.Bodyworkers Without Borders and Real Medicine's Team Whole Health to aid Africa
Real Medicine was recently selected by The Sole of Africa as their medical service partner. Along with the helpof Dr. Martina Fuch of Real Medicine, we've drafted a proposal to to conduct a 2 month physical therapy enhancement training on behalf of Real Medicine's Team Whole Health to aid in the treatment of Land Mine Victims in Mozambique. We're very excited about this new initiative and having the opportunity to extend the reach of Dr. Milton Trager's work to Africa. To learn more about this initiative, please click here. To visit The Sole of Africa and learn about their amazing work, please click on the logo.