LAURA HOFFMAN
Meditation & guided imagery expert, mind/body medicine skills specialist, holistic healing & nutrition counselor, author.
Private practice, 1979-Present
Guided imagery and mind/body counseling to lessen pain and anxiety
Staff trainings in guided imagery for pain relief and faster healing
Mind/body medical institute, Harvard medical ScHool
Advanced course certificate training:
Spirituality & Healing in Medicine, 2002
Science & Mind/Body Medicine, 2002
Science & Mind/Body Medicine, 2001
Advanced Education Initiative Teacher Training, 2001
Education Initiative Teacher Training, 2000
Advanced Training in Cognitive Restructuring, 1998
Clinical Training in Behavioral Medicine, 1997
Spirituality and Healing in Medicine IV, 1997
UMASS, Boston
Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Certificate, 1984
Bancroft school of massage therapy
Massage Therapy/Yoga Degree, 1984
University of Vermont
BS Education and Counseling, 1979
Other Training
Reiki, Therapeutic Touch Energy Healing, Nutrition
Available Staff Trainings:
Mind/body skills
Teach staff to promote self-care through guided imagery, relaxation, positive thinking/resiliency and nutrition. May be implemented with Laura’s guided Imagery recordings.
Children's guided imagery book in patient population
Teach staff to prepare patients for surgery and promote faster recovery with tools including Laura’s guided imagery recordings and Magic Forest Hugging Tree book.
Adult guided imagery recordings in patient population
Teach staff to prepare patients for surgery and promote faster recovery with tools including Laura’s guided imagery recordings.
Child Life Department at Baystate Children’s Hospital
Trained staff on the use of guided imagery techniques for relaxation and pain management with their patients; April 2016
Schneider Children's Medical Center
Nursing staff training in pain relief for patients; February 2013
Mandala B'Lev
Nonprofit collaborative of treatment by holistic therapists for cancer patients and families; workshop for therapists, patients and families in mind/body skills; March 2013
Schneider Children's Medical Center
Staff training/lecture of children's guided imagery use and efficacy in hospital setting; March 2012