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Gayle MacDonald, MS, LMT, is the author of Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer (Findhorn Press)
and Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client (Lippincott Williams and Wilkin). Her expertise comes from work with oncology patients at Oregon Health and Science University since 1994. She has also supervised massage students and therapists on the oncology unit, in chemo infusion, radiation
oncology, and the bone marrow transplant unit. Contact Gayle at medhands@hotmail.com.
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Jamie Elswick, BSc, LMT, NCBTMB, has been a massage therapist
since 1992 and a massage educator since 1994. Her work has included scar tissue and lymphatic work for post-treatment cancer patients as well as comfort-based massage for those currently in treatment. She teaches courses in oncology massage, anatomy and physiology, and advanced structural bodywork at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Jamie has been the coordinator and trainer for the Providence Alaska Medical Center oncology massage volunteer program since 2003. She is a graduate of the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage Training, a 400-hour certification course. Contact Jamie at Jamie.Elswick@yahoo.com. Also see www.northernraventherapeutics.com.
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Isabel Adkins, BA, CMT has been a massage therapist since 1994 and an oncology massage educator since 2001. Her work has included integrating comfort-based massage with Eastern bodywork modalities to strengthen the body during cancer treatment, disease and its trauma. She directed and supervised the oncology massage program at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital and has been a keynote speaker at the UC Davis Cancer Center forums on complementary medicine. Isabel contributed a chapter to the 2nd edition of Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer on the topic of using a Chinese Medicine approach to oncology massage. Contact Isabel at Isabeladkins@yahoo.com.
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Tina Ferner, BS, RD, LMT, is the coordinator of the integrative therapy department at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She developed this program, which provides massage, healing touch, reiki, and guided imagery to all cancer inpatients as well as radiation and chemotherapy outpatients. She is a registered dietitian, massage therapist, reiki master, healing touch practitioner, and is certified in hypnotherapy. She is a graduate of the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage Training and has been working with oncology patients since 1991. Contact Tina at Tina_Ferner@mhsnr.org. |
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Meg Robsahm, MEd, LMP, NCBTMB,
has been practicing therapeutic massage since 2001 with a focus in chronic pain, stress relief and comfort care. Dedicated to integrating complementary approaches with traditional treatments, her intent is to provide restorative, healing massage at any stage of the journey. Her practice, Compassionate Therapies, LLC is located in Everett, WA within the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership. As an educator for 30 years, she welcomes any opportunity to speak about oncology massage and/or palliative care issues. She also teaches Bodywork in End of Life Care; Being Present without an Agenda. She is the Immediate Past President of The Society for Oncology Massage, www.S4OM.org, an organization grounded in a philosophy of compassion and service. Meg is a 2007 Graduate of the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage Training. You may contact her at
avannelli@netscape.net.
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Jean Van Etten, BA, MBA, LMT, has been the staff massage therapist for the Pluta Cancer Center in Rochester, NY since 2003. She developed the program at the Center which includes comfort-oriented massage, massage for caregivers, and hand, foot and shoulder massage for patients in the chemo infusion room. She has been a regular guest speaker at cancer support groups, organizations and massage education programs. Jean is a graduate of the 400-hour Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage Training. Prior to becoming a massage therapist, she worked in marketing, corporate relations and charitable giving. Contact Jean at jvanett1@rochester.rr.com. |
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Mary Peifer, RN, LMT has been offering therapeutic massage and bodywork in Peoria, Illinois since 2005. As a Registered Nurse since 1995, Mary’s background in community health, along with oncology nursing experience, allows her to embrace the best of both worlds by offering education, nurturance, support and healing to those she serves. Her practice offers restorative, comfort-oriented massage along with Eastern bodywork, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and scar tissue work. Mary is a frequent guest speaker and presenter on a variety of health-related topics, especially massage education. She graduated from the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage Training in November 2010. You may contact her at bodykneadsllc@gmail.com or visit her website at www.thebodykneadsmassage.com.
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