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Healing Warriors Program
Presented by Ana Yelen
Shelly Poland
Introduction
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Who are we?
What is the problem?
What is the environment?
What is our solution?
What complementary care therapies?
What is our plan?
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Healing Warriors
Program
• MISSION
Our mission is to advance individual wellbeing for
Veterans and their families through complementary
care services and education.
• VISION
To champion the use of Complementary Care Services.
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The Problem
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Military suicides hit a record high of 349 in 2012.
Pain is among the contributing factors for suicides.
Extensive use of pain medications can cause dependency, contraindications and can
impact quality of life.
As stated by Secretary of the Army John McHugh, “The problem is that many
soldiers have an ongoing need for pain relievers because they are suffering from
wounds that likely would have caused loss of life 15 years ago.”
Results of recent studies offer compelling evidence that complementary care
therapies are effective in reducing pain and PTSD symptoms
Healing Warriors Program was founded to help reduce Pain and PTSD symptoms
and improve quality of life, through the use of complementary care therapies.
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Environment
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“The Army Surgeon General’s Pain Management Task Force final report, initiated
by Lt. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker in August of 2009 … suggests alternative
treatments to medication such as acupuncture, meditation, biofeedback and
yoga.”2
In May, 2011, The VA selected to partner with Planetree on Patient-Centered
Care.3
“In June 2011, senior military medical leadership met with The Bravewell
Collaborative and renowned scientists and physicians to discuss improving pain
management for warriors and veterans through the use of integrative medicine …
Integrative strategies, such as those presented by leadership from the Allina
Health System in Minnesota and the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in
California, have been shown in clinical research to reduce pain scores by as much
as fifty percent .”4
2 http://www.army.mil/article/41446/army-looking-at-yoga-acupuncture-to-treat-pain/
3http://planetree.org/wp-
content/uploads/2012/01/VA%20announcement%20press%20release%20final%20May%2010.pdf
4 http://www.bravewell.org/current_projects/military_medicine/
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Integrative Medicine
Complementary Care therapies include mind and body practices, such as
meditation, acupuncture, healing touch and massage. As a result of recent
research studies demonstrating results, the Veterans Health Administration
medical centers have been tasked with implementing Complementary Care
programs.
Integrative medicine combines conventional and complementary approaches
in a coordinated way. 5
Healing Warriors Program (HWP) serves Veterans and their families by offering
various complementary care therapies such as Acupuncture, Healing Touch and
Cranio-Sacral Therapy. HWP works in partnership with the VA medical centers
and other care organizations.
HWP will add other services such as Jin Shin Jyutsu and massage, and training
in yoga, tai chi and more as the program expands.
5 National
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://nccam.nih.gov/
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Clinic Launch
• Fort Collins clinic opened July 8,
2013
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Clinic services Northern Colorado front
range and Cheyenne areas
• Denver clinic targeted for Fall
2013
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Clinic will cover the metro area, Castle Rock
and Colorado Springs
Northern Colorado
Healing Warriors Program Clinic
3938 JFK Parkway, Suite 11C,
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970-776-VETS (8387)
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What are the benefits?
Complementary Care Therapies offer a variety of benefits:
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Decreasing pain
Stimulating vitality
Stress relief
Calming anxiety or depression
Strengthening the immune system
Enhancing recovery from surgery
Easing neck and back problems
Supporting cancer care
Creating a sense of well-being
Easing acute and chronic conditions
Assists in balancing the mind-body connection
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
http://nccam.nih.gov/ publishes research on Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (CAM). A sampling of research studies is included at the end of this
presentation.
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Services Plan
Phase 2
Cranio-Sacral
Therapy
Phase 1
Jin Shin
Jyutsu
Massage
Therapy
Acupuncture
Healing
Touch
Guided
Imagery
Other
Therapies
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Phase 3
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Acupuncture
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Acupuncture is a form of Chinese Medicine which uses the conductive
power of metal needles, inserted at specific energy points within the
body, to re-balance a person's energy flow and field.
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Cranio-Sacral
Therapy
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Cranio-Sacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on method of
evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body
system called the cranio-sacral system. This is comprised of the
membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the
brain and spinal cord. Practitioners release restrictions in the
cranio-sacral system to improve the functioning of the central
nervous system.6
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CST was pioneered and developed by osteopathic physician John E.
Upledger following extensive scientific studies from 1975 to 1983
at Michigan State University, where he served as a clinical
researcher and Professor of Biomechanics.
6Upledger
Institute http://www.upledger.com/
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Healing Touch
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Healing Touch is a biofield (magnetic field around the body) therapy that is an
energy-based approach to health and healing .Healing Touch was developed
by Janet Mentgen, RN, BSN a practicing nurse for 43 years. Her early work
was with the U.S. Navy.7
A recent study with Scripps and Camp Pendleton returning marines found … a
clinically significant reduction in PTSD and related symptoms in a returning,
combat-exposed active duty military population. Further investigation of GT
and biofield therapy approaches for mitigating PTSD in military populations is
warranted.”8
The VA Office of Patient Centered Care awarded a $525,988 grant funding
training for 392 VA staff in Healing Touch, and development of educational
materials and tool-kits for disseminating Healing Touch and other Touch
Therapies
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More information about Healing Touch:
http://www.healingtouchinternational.org
http://www.healingtouchprogram.com
8http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23025129
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Additional Therapies
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Massage Therapy
The manual manipulation of soft body tissues
(muscle, connective tissue, tendons, and
ligaments) to enhance health and wellbeing.
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Jin Shin Jyutsu
An ancient oriental art of harmonizing the flow of life energy within the
body via application of hands. It has been called the “mother of
acupuncture” and resembles acupressure.
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….and more
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Holistic Program
SERVICE MEMBER AND
FAMILY NEEDS
TRIAGE AND SUPPORT
Program design is driven by
pain management and PTSD
needs
HWP offers clinic services for
expedited assistance with
pain and stress relief
Pain Management
Stress Management
SELF CARE EDUCATION
FAMILY CARE
Tools and
Resources
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HWP provides education to
the client on simple, home,
self care techniques for
managing pain and
empowerment.
HWP provides training, tools
and materials for self and
family care.
These can
include
energy
therapy
techniques from various
disciplines, meditation CDs,
nutritional information, and
other supportive resources.
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High Level Plan
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Outpatient Clinics
o Phase 1
• Denver
• Denver VA
• Northern Colorado (Ft. Collins clinic OPEN July 2013)
o Phase 2
• Colorado Springs
• Western Slope (Montrose/Grand Junction)
Develop Partnerships
o Community Resource and Cross-Referral Source
o Establish a Sustainable Model
• Share Best Practices for Replication in other States
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Work Progress
Veteran centers outreach and referrals
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Denver and Cheyenne VA – Nurse’s Day events, ongoing collaboration
Women Veterans Health Program
Military OneSource
Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program
Wounded Warrior, CO Springs/Ft. Collins outreach
Larimer County Veterans Service
Ft. Collins Clinic Opened July 2013, Denver clinic targeted 2014
Pilot Clinic Proposal -- Denver and Cheyenne VA, discussions underway for
research and partnership opportunities
Practitioner Orientation trainings 6/13, 8/13 (trauma, military culture)
Filed for VA Referred Vendor Status 9/13
Clinic Funding ongoing: Sponsorships, Donations, Foundation grants
Designing Education and Training Program Modules for Fall 2013 launch
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Self Care - Lifestyle/nutrition/stress relief - Family (parents working with their children)
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What We Need from You
• Get the Word Out!
– We have many warrior families out there, help us spread the word!
• Funding Funding Funding
– We are less than a year old, there are many grants that we cannot
apply for until we have been in operation for over a year. Support
our clinics through your donation.
– Bring friends and family to our FUN Fundraising events
• Volunteer
– We are GROWING our Board
– If you want to help, we can use a PAIR of HANDS. Let us match
passion and tasks
…. We have a great team whom we regularly appreciate and celebrate
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Leadership Team
Shelly Poland – Co – Executive Director Healing Warriors Program
Shelley Poland is a 30+ year veteran of the Semiconductor
Industry. Through her experience and education Shelley has developed a
keen sense of marketing and sales expertise. Interested in alternative
and/or complementary methods of healing, always looking for natural
remedies, Shelley was drawn to energy therapies. Shelley has a personal
mission to support our service member community.
Ana Pallés Yelen – Co – Executive Director Healing Warriors Program
B.A., M.S., HTCP, C.S.P., CHTP
The founder of Whisperingtree.net, Ana is an experienced visionary leader
who guided leading edge strategic management projects in the hi-tech
corporate sector. Seeking to forge spiritual and physical health, Ana
practices Integrative Energy Healing. Ana has a Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science, and a Masters of Science in Management from Regis University.
Ana’s training includes multiple management and leadership certifications
and is certified in various complementary care modalities.
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Leadership Team
Rick Woodward - Clinic Director
L.Ac., Dipl.Ac
Rick is a nationally certified acupuncturist licensed in Colorado since 2002. He received
his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado in
Greeley and his advanced diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from the
Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver. He has also completed
advanced post graduate study at the International Acupuncture Training Center in
Beijing, China, the only program of its kind recognized by the World Health
Organization. Experienced in various health care fields including mental health, primary
and specialty care, geriatrics and oncology, Rick utilizes techniques from a variety of
eastern traditions including TCM, 5 Elements, Balance Method, and Ba Gua/I Ching
styles. His integrated practice and approach to healing is built upon Integrity,
Authenticity, and Quality.
Sue Walker - Northern Colorado Clinic Director
BSW, HTCP, CRM
Sue graduated with honors from Colorado State University with a degree in Social Work
in 2005. Sue has over 500 hours of training in multiple energy therapy modalities and is a
Healing Touch Certified Practitioner, Healing Touch Instructor in Training and Certified
Reiki Master Teacher. Sue worked 15 years for Hewlett Packard and as a consultant doing
software system design, programming, installation and support. Sue’s project
management skills serve her well at Healing Touch Program, where she has worked since
2010. Sue is a passionate catalyst for growth and change in individuals and
communities. Equipped with knowledge and skills synthesized from a diverse
background, Sue employs her unique perspective to support and inspire others in
identifying and achieving their goals.
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Leadership Team
Tanya Pratkelis – Cranio-Sacral and Massage Therapy Director
Tanya Pratkelis has been a massage therapist for over 20 years. She grew up in the four
corners area and studied the Edgar Cayce method of massage as well as other healing
techniques within the native American community. She then spent eight years in Dallas,
Texas getting a business and marketing degree before moving to Denver Colorado and
choosing to make that her home. 10 years ago after suffering form migraines since the
age of 13 she began to study Craniosacral Therapy. Tanya runs a private practice in
Westminster, Colorado and works with a variety of patients including many military
personnel with PTSD and TBI. She has experience in myofascial, neuromuscular and deep
tissue massage, as well as Craniosacral Therapy and Somatoemotional Release. She is
continually pursuing the latest education needed to expand her ability to help facilitate
healing of the body, mind and spirit in everyone she works with.
Aarona Tesch – Digital Media Marketing Director
Aarona Tesch, is a channel sales and marketing professional with more than 20 years of
extensive sales, marketing, product management, and business development experience
in the information technology, computer software and hardware industries. She has had
a passion for alternative therapies and believes strongly in promoting a holistic approach
to healthcare for all. She is currently learning about homeopathic remedies and is an avid
organic gardener.
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Board of Directors
Board of Directors
President – Ellen Toomey-Hale
Ellen is Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition’s (CCJRC) Finance & Development
Coordinator. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and her law degree
from Temple University Law School. She served for three decades in Colorado’s juvenile
justice system as a probation officer, deputy district attorney, guardian ad litem, defense
counsel, and district court magistrate. She was an adjunct professor at the University of
Northern Colorado, Aims Community College, and the Aims Police Academy. She has
expertise in child welfare and co-authored, with CCJRC’s Executive Director, Parenting
from Prison: A Resource Guide for Incarcerated Parents which was published in 2001. She
has volunteered with Kairos Prison Ministry at the Denver Women’s and Sterling
Correctional Facilities. She has an extensive background in nonprofit development,
served on many international mission teams, and still believes one person can change
the world. She has a special place in her heart for veterans as her father served on
submarines in the Navy during World War II.
Secretary – David Bradford Gleason
David Gleason served in the United State Marine Corps from 1989 to 1994, primarily as a
Marine Security Guard at diplomatic posts in Morocco, Kuwait, and New Zealand, as well
as with the 3rd Field Service Support Group (FSSG) in Okinawa, Japan. He received his
Bachelor of Arts in English, Literature and Linguistics, from Metropolitan State College of
Denver (now Metropolitan State
University) in 2004. David worked for Sun Microsystems as a Program Coordinator,
Customer Advocate, management adviser, and currently works for Whisperingtree.net
LLC, an online resource and retail site for complementary healing. He enjoys reading,
movies, games, and target shooting. Semper Fidelis
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Board of Directors
Elizabeth Schnell, CMT, CN, Board Member
Elizabeth Schnell, CMT, CN is a Colorado native and is a proud military spouse (retired).
Elizabeth has over 15 years experience as a Massage Therapist and 6 years experience as
a Nutritional Counselor, and is a graduate of Colorado School of Healing Arts and
American Health Science University. She has practiced stateside and abroad, wherever
the Air Force sent them, before returning to Colorado and opening her own practice in
Wheat Ridge.
Edward L. Woofter, BS, AAS, Board Member
As EMS Chief at the Cheyenne VAMC, and as a disabled veteran, Ed knows first hand the
challenges of living in pain and the needs of our service member community. Ed joined
the Healing Warriors Program board in September, 2013 providing leadership,
community outreach and support for Healing Warriors Program clinic and community
events.
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Healing Warriors Program
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Additional Research
•Healing Touch and Guided Imagery Intervention in Post-deployment Military Personnel With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms.
http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01348750
http://camppendleton.patch.com/articles/study-says-guided-imagery-and-healing-touch-eases-ptsd
•The Utility of Energy Therapy for Student Veterans at the University of Arizona.
http://drc.arizona.edu/veterans-reintegration-education/sites/drc.arizona.edu.veterans-reintegrationeducation/files/color/The%20Utility%20of%20Energy%20Therapy%20for%20Student%20Veterans.pdf
•Preservation of immune function in cervical cancer patients during chemo radiation using a novel integrative approach.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S088915911000173X
•The Effects of Healing Touch on In Patients Going Through Stage I Recovery from Alcoholism. Sr. Rita Jean DuBrey, CSJ, RN, MSN, CHTP/I.
•Healing Touch with Veterans Experiencing Chronic Neuropathic Pain from Spinal Cord Injury.
http://www.explorejournal.com/article/S1550-8307(08)00068-2/abstract
•Effects of Healing Touch Therapy Studied.
http://www.healthnews.uc.edu/news/?/7133/
•Integrative Therapies Pilot Project: A Holistic Approach to Chronic Pain Management in Medicaid.
http://www.risnarn.org/docs/AMIFL.pdf
•Acupuncture treatment for pain: systematic review of randomized clinical trials with acupuncture, placebo acupuncture, and no acupuncture groups .
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19174438?ordinalpos=5&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPane
l.Pubmed_RVDocSum
•Acupuncture for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17568299
•The Effects of Foot Reflexology on Anxiety and Pain in Patients with Breast and Lung Cancer. Oncology Nursing Forum, The Effects of Foot Reflexology on
Anxiety and Pain in Patients With Breast and Lung Cancer January/February 2000, Volume 27, Number 1.
http://www.anatomyfacts.com/Research/The%20Effects%20of%20Foot%20Reflexology%20on%20Anxiety%20and%20Pain.pdf
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