The author was born in Moscow, Russia. He has lived and worked in Canada since 1995. In 2000-2001 he worked as Registered Practitioner (Reiki treatment, Therapeutic Touch, Shiatsu Therapy) in Peterborough and Toronto, Ontario. Since 2002 after completion of Medix School (now Medix College) with PSW Certificate he has worked as PSW for Saint Elizabeth Health Care. He has intensive experience in community and home care, including elderly/disable people with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's diseases and similar cognitive impairment, and palliative clients. Publisher's e-mail address: valeriartamonov@saintelizabeth.com
