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

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.