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Weekend trainings are 24 hours in length (24 CEUs). Tuitions vary between $425 and $495. The variation is based on the school. Times also vary but are typically all day Friday through Sunday, 9am-6pm.
Massage for People Living with Cancer
This is a 24-hour foundational course usually run over three days. It describes the three main forms of cancer treatment, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, the side effects caused by the treatments, and the adjustments that must be made when creating a massage plan. Massage for People Living with Cancer is a prerequisite for Massage in the Oncology Setting and Gentle Scar Tissue Mobilization Techniques.
2013 Trainings
May 3-5. Ashland, OR. Ashland Institute of Massage. Contact: Laureen Sutton at 503-541-5134 or laureensutton@aimashland.com. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
May 17-19. Bend, OR. Central Oregon Community College. Contact: Stephanie Manriquez at 541-318-3757 or Smanriquez@cocc.edu. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
May 31-June 2. Penfield, NY. Rochester Massage Alliance. Email info@rochestermassagealliance.com or call 585-943-4609. Instructor: Jean Van Etten.
June 6-8. Rochester, MN. For more information please text or email your email address and phone number to Meg Robsahm at 425-422-8455 or meg.robsahm@gmail.com or visit www.CompassionateTherapies.com. Please put "Oncology Massage Class" in the subject line. Instructor/Registrar: Meg Robsahm.
June 7-9. Maryland Heights, MO. A Gathering Place Wellness Education Center. Contact Mary Peifer at bodykneadsllc@gmail.com, call 309-219-1790 or register online at www.thebodykneadsmassage.com/massage-classes.html. Instructor/Registrar: Mary Peifer.
June 14-16. Aberdeen, Scotland. Organiser: Scottish Massage Schools. Contact Lorna Forrester, info@scottishmassage.co.uk or 07917-757871. Lecturer: Gayle MacDonald.
June 28-30. Edinburgh, Scotland. Organiser: Scottish Massage Schools. Contact Lorna Forrester, info@scottishmassage.co.uk or 07917-757871. Lecturer: Gayle MacDonald.
July 12-14. Multyfarnham, County Westmeath, Ireland. Lakeland Area Retreat and Cancer Centre. Contact Angela Collins at angela@larcc.ie or 0449371971. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
July 19-21. Limerick, Ireland. Milford Care Centre. Contact: Geraldine Aherne at g.aherne@milfordcarecentre.ie or 00353 61485841. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
September 26-28. Rochester, MN. For more information please text or email your email address and phone number to Meg Robsahm, at 425-422-8455 or meg.robsahm@gmail.com or visit www.CompassionateTherapies.com. Please put "Oncology Massage Class" in the subject line. Instructor/Registrar: Meg Robsahm.
September 30-October 2. Santa Fe, NM. Monday-Wednesday, 8 AM-5 PM, $450. Contact Lonnie Howard at lonnieh@cybermesa.com or 505-995-9799.
October 16-18. Davis, CA. Massage Therapy Institute. Email info@mtidavis.com or call 530-753-4428. Instructor: Isabel Adkins.
October 25-27. Anamosa, IA. Carlson College. Please call 315-462-3402 for registration. Instructor: Meg Robsahm, M.Ed, LMP.
October 25-27. Peoria, IL. Heading OM Yoga Studio. Contact/Registrar Mary Peifer at bodykneadsllc@gmail.com or 309-219-1790. Instructor: Mary Peifer.
November 1-3. Raleigh/Durham, NC. The Medical Arts School, 919-872-6386. Contact: Marcus Tidwell at mtidwell@medicalartsschool.com or Susanne Rimberg at rimberg@medicalartsschool.com. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
November 15-17. Portland, OR. Oregon School of Massage, www.oregonschoolofmassage.com, 800-844-3420. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
In this training, therapists will have the opportunity to work with oncology patients undergoing chemo, radiation, surgery, bone marrow transplantation, and apheresis as part of their cancer treatment. The emphasis is in the hands-on work. Prerequisite: Massage for People Living with Cancer and Instructor Permission.
2013 Trainings
September 22-26. Portland, OR. Oregon Health and Science University. Contact Gayle MacDonald at medhands@hotmail.com. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
November 30-December 5. Portland, OR. Oregon Health and Science University. Contact Gayle MacDonald at medhands@hotmail.com. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
This course focuses on the basic understanding of the effects of surgery and radiation on the tissues, and how scar tissue mobilization can restore healthy functioning to the fascial/musculo-skeletal system. This course will include lecture, hands-on, and supervised sessions with clients.
2013 Trainings
May 10-12. Davis, CA. Massage Therapy Institute. Contact Jamie Elswick BSc, LMT at jamie.elswick907@gmail.com or northernraventherapeutics.com. Instructor: Jamie Elswick.
July 19-21. Perrysburg, OH. Healing Arts Institute, 1-419-874-4496. Instructor: Jamie Elswick.
This class is designed to systematically mentor therapists who have completed Massage for People Living with Cancer. Therapists will receive one-on-one coaching as well as mentoring through a group process.
The second mentoring group is in progress and others are being planned. Mentor: Gayle MacDonald. Please contact Gayle MacDonald at medhands@hotmail.com.
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