“Program for Torture Victims’s marvelous massage therapist Alberto Vasquez’s farewell party last Wednesday 
Alberto is a professional masseuse trained in trauma-informed care who has been an integral part of PTV for the past 4 years, volunteering his time to provide much-needed massages to aid survivors in their healing journey. Along with his beaming smile and warm presence, he utilized the healing power of touch to help survivors work through the pain and PTSD resulting from torture and persecution. Many of our survivors who were initially reluctant about receiving massages would leave the massage session blissfully relieved of their pain and ask to sign up for future massage appointments. Those who were afflicted with insomnia claimed a much better, restful night of sleep afterwards. He truly provided life-changing care for our survivors
We are lucky to have Alberto with us over the years and we wholeheartedly appreciate everything he has done for PTV He is greatly missed but we know that he is moving on to wonderful new opportunities and will continue to provide his clients with the best possible care.”