Gentle Touch: Easy Massage Techniques for Beginners with Paul Hurbace, LMT will take place on Friday, July 17, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361.

Westlake Village, CA, June 28, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is offering a free massage workshop for people with cancer and their families. Gentle Touch: Easy Massage Techniques for Beginners with Paul Hurbace, LMT will take place on Friday, July 17, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. This free workshop is open to people with cancer, cancer survivors, and family members. Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing; no disrobing required. You must bring a practice partner and your own light massage oil or lotion. Call 805-379-4777 to RSVP.

A hand or foot massage can help promote wellbeing and relaxation within minutes. Learn simple Swedish massage techniques for the hands, feet, head, neck and shoulders. Bring a friend, partner, or caregiver to the

workshop so that you can learn and practice on each other under the guidance of licensed massage therapist Paul Hurbace. Paul is owner of Coastal Wellness Connection in Somis and has completed over 1,000 hours of advanced training.

Founded in 1982, The Wellness Community is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones at over 100 locations worldwide including 24 U.S.-based and 2 international centers with 73 satellite and off-site programs. Through participation in professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and stress-reduction classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of their disease. As a local chapter, The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura serves over 3,000 community members affected by cancer each year. For more information, to volunteer, or to make a donation, please visit www.TwcVv.org or call 805-379-4777.

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