Hands of Hope provides affordable
research based, clinically proven, safe and effective therapy
and self-care education for children and adolescents with AD/HD, PTSD,
anxiety, depression  and other disabling conditions.
Mission Statement
Bruce Cote, Holistic Pediatric Therapist
Research Based    Clinically Proven    Safe and Effective
Holistic Pediatric Therapy
Hands of Hope
As Children Heal the World Heals
Peaceful Child
Holistic Pediatric Therapy Works!

  • Now I know what peace feels like.
  • I made high honors for the first time!
  • I was able to sleep at a friend's house without having to come home.
  • I have almost no nightmares now. The ones I have don't seem as real.
  • It used to take me hours to fall asleep.  Now it takes minutes.
  • I feel better about myself.  I get along better with my family and my friends.
  • I found joy in little things this week.
  • I gave a speech today and my face didn't turn red.
  • It's the best thing I've ever done! I can't believe how good I feel.

  • For the first time he has been able to face his nightmares.
  • This is the first time he showed and released his emotions.
  • He said he felt peace for the first time.
  • I've never seen him so calm and cooperative.  
  • After 10 minutes he fell asleep!
  • She feels better about herself and is doing better in school.
  • She never lets me miss an appointment.

  • My clients have been able to learn what it is like to feel calm and be at
    peace which has given them the ability to use more appropriate
    behavior to get their needs met
  • I am convinced that Bruce's work in addition to therapy has shown to
    speed up the treatment and healing process for children and their
    families.
  • I am amazed at the impact therapeutic massage has had on children
    clients, especially those dealing with PTSD or anxiety. They are able to
    experience safe healing touch without re-experiencing their pain.
  • I strongly endorse this complementary therapy and find myself
    recommending Bruce Cote to all my clients.
      Inspired by research conducted at Touch Research Institute, Bruce
Cote developed a holistic practice that provides safe, effective therapy
for children and adolescents who struggle with emotionally disabling
conditions. His integrative approach has proven to be a key component
to healing and recovery for many children, adolescents and families
engaged in traditional therapy.
      Bruce is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified K-8 Classroom
Teacher, Certified Polarity Practitioner, Certified K-8 Yoga Ed. Instructor
and Reiki Master.  He received specialized training in Touch and
Massage for Children with Special Needs, Preterm Massage, Infant
Massage and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.  
      Bruce graduated from Granite State College with a degree in
Elementary Education and studied at Polarity Realization Institute,
Muscular Therapy Institute and Touch Research Institute, University of
Miami School of Medicine.  
      Bruce served as the Sanford YMCA Titan's swim team massage
therapist for five years and runs workshops for children, parents,
therapists, and educators.
      Bruce Cote has studied and practiced various forms of holistic
therapy since 2000 and has been working with children in various
capacities for over thirty years.
Calm child

  • Bruce has been a wonderful advocate for children as well as a
    needed resource for teachers.  
  • Mr. Cote thinks deeply and is willing to take a minority position
    on an issue in order that the best interests of the children can
    be met."   
  • In my twenty years as an educator I have rarely met anyone
    who has displayed the amount of compassion as I have
    witnessed from Bruce."
Following One's Path Creates Hope for our Future
207 522-7257

Imagine a new generation realizing hands are for healing, never harming.
Bruce Cote
Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified K-8 Teacher
Certified Polarity Practitioner
Reiki Master
Certified K-8 Yoga Ed. Instructor
Specialized training in
Touch & Massage for Children
with Special Needs
Preterm & Infant Massage
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Hands of Hope

  • Forty-five years of clinical work has taught me that it is in a respectful environment and through a
    caring relationship that one's spirit finds the hope to heal and Bruce provides both.
                                                                                                                   Roberta Wentworth, LCSW, LMT
                                                                                                                   Complementary Services Manager

  • Bruce Cote's deep respect for children's innate wisdom and ability to heal
    is evident in the way he puts them in charge.                                     
                                                                   Pam Leo, Connection Parenting
Safe and effective
treatments for

AD/HD

PTSD

Anxiety

Depression

Sleep Disorder

and more
Touch Research Associate
Touch Research Institute
University of Miami
School of Medicine
"Now I know what
peace feels like."






"I've never seen
him so calm and
cooperative."







"I strongly
endorse this
therapy and
find myself
recommending
Bruce to all my
clients."







"Bruce's deep
respect for
children's innate
wisdom and
ability to heal..."








"Mr. Cote thinks
deeply and is
willing to take a
minority position
on an issue in
order that the
best interests of
the children can
be met."
Vision Statement
Children
Parents
Testamonials
Referring Clinicians and Psychotherapists
Referring Agency
Author / Parent Educator
School Principals
Improve Scores in Academics
Integrative
Complementary
Services