 Dizzy's History Desi Payne has been involved with drama and clowning for the past 20 years, and began clowning professionally in 1995 as “Dizzy the Clown”. She has given hundreds of performances, which include church functions, parties, company picnics, grand openings, nursing homes, library and school programs, Boy and Girl Scouts, Applebee’s Kids Night, and Clowning at Ottumwa Regional Health Center once a week. She clowns under hospital guidelines to provide safe and fun therapy to patients, visitors, family members and hospital personnel.
Dizzy Does Clowning/Humor Therapy which includes: Singing, laughing, magic tricks, stories, bubbles, juggling, being friendly, or simply listening and holding a patient’s hand. Why Dizzy Does It Clown/Humor Therapy Can: Create a positive environment Relieve tension Reduce physical and emotional stress Affect major physical organs positively by: Increasing heart rate initially Reducing muscle tension Increasing circulation Activating nervous system Increasing oral oxygen exchange Break up the routine of the day for both patients and staff Enhance the relationship between health professionals and their patients (i.e., encouraging child to take medication) Encourage coping attitudes Help pass time for patients and family members What People are Saying about Dizzy
"Dizzy is a wonderful asset to Ottumwa Regional—she helps the children forget about the fears of surgery. She keeps them entertained with her jokes and tricks. She is a positive addition to our department whenever she visits. The older patients enjoy her just as much.” --Lynn Mulcahy, R.N., One Day Surgery “Dizzy is delightful, energetic and a funny addition to our department. The children, as well as the adults, are mesmerized by her jokes, tricks and softhearted attitude. She is enjoyed by staff as well as patients.” --Colleen Adam, R.N., One Day Surgery. Color Dizzy
1. Click on the image to the left 2. Print the page that comes up 3. Color 4. Enjoy! |
