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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.
2012 Trainings
February 10-12. Salem, OR. Oregon School of Massage, www.oregonschoolofmassage.com, 800-844-3420. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
February 18-21. Honolulu, HI. Kapi'olani Community Collge. Contact Martin Chong at martincs@hawaii.edu. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
March 9-11. Tempe, AZ. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, http://swiha.edu/. Contact Joan Pinkert at pinkertj@spiritone.com or 503-236-2564. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
March 16-18. Toledo, OH. Healing Arts Institute. Call 419-874-4496. Instructor: Tina Ferner.
March 23-25. Peoria, IL. Heading OM Yoga Studio. Contact Mary Peifer at bodykneadsllc@gmail.com or 309-219-1790. Instructor: Mary Peifer.
March 30-April 1. Aberdeen, Scotland. Organiser: Scottish Massage Schools. Contact Lorna Forrester, info@scottishmassage.co.uk or 08454-757871. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
April 17-22. Rochester, NY. (Classes held afternoons April 17, 19 and all day April 21, 22.) Pluta Cancer Center. Contact: jvanett1@rochester.rr.com. Instructor: Jean Van Etten.
April 13-15. Edinburgh, Scotland. Organiser: Scottish Massage Schools. Contact Lorna Forrester, info@scottishmassage.co.uk or 08454-757871. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
April 27-29. Ayr, Scotland. Organiser: Western School. Contact Zana at info@westernschool.co.uk or 01292 285609. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
April 27-29. Englewood, CO. Progressive Health Center. Contact Mary Peifer at bodykneadsllc@gmail.com or 309-219-1790. Instructor: Mary Peifer.
May 11-14. Davis, CA. The Massage Therapy Institute, 530-753-4428. See www.oncologymassagematters.com. Instructor: Isabel Adkins.
May 25-27. Multyfarnham, County Westmeath, Ireland. LARCC Cancer Retreat Centre. Register online at http://www.naturaltherapytraining.ie or contact Paula Hynes at 00 353 86 278 6667 or naturaltc@eircom.net. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
May 30-June 1, Avila Beach, CA. Sukha Wellness Center, 6615 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach, CA 93424, Tel. 805.801.8088. Registration is handled online. Instructor: Isabel Adkins.
June 1-3. Peterborough, England. The Cresset. Contact Caroline Glynn, glynnbag@aol.com or Tel: 01778 561134; Mobile: 07929 963724. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
June 1-3. Everett, WA. Call or text Meg Robsahm, 425-422-8455 for information and registration, Meg@CompassionateTherapies.com or avannelli@netscape.net. Instructor: Meg Robsahm. This class is limited to 12 participants.
June 14-16. Grand Junction, CO. Hospice Care Center. Sponsored by Wellness Seminars for Therapists. Contact Marilyn Veselack, 970-255-8037 or veselack@bresnan.net. Instructor: Mary Peifer.
July 20-22. Portland, OR. Oregon School of Massage, www.oregonschoolofmassage.com, 800-844-3420. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
August 2-4. Rochester, MN. Call or text Meg Robsahm, 425-422-8455 for information and registration, Meg@CompassionateTherapies.com or avannelli@netscape.net. Instructor: Meg Robsahm. Hosted by the Hermitage Farm, www.hermitagefarm.org. This class is limited to 12 participants.
August 17-19. Rockford, IL - Chicago area. For registration contact Julie Maffei at juliemaffei.ce@gmail.com. Instructor: Isabel Adkins.
September 14-16. Port Townsend, WA. Port Townsend School of Massage. Contact Bill Darlington at info@massageeducation.com or 360-379-4066. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
September 14-16. Kansas City, MO. Wellspring School of Allied Health. Contact Shelly Welch at shelly.w@wellspring.edu or 816-523-9140 or 866-443-9140 (toll free). Instructor: Mary Peifer.
September 24-26. Santa Fe, NM. Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage Training. Contact Lonnie Howard at lonnieh@cybermesa.com or 505-995-9799. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
September 28-30. Toledo, OH. Healing Arts Institute. Call 419-874-4496. Instructor: Tina Ferner.
October 9-12. Davis, CA. The Massage Therapy Institute, 530-753-4428. See www.oncologymassagematters.com. Instructor: Isabel Adkins.
October 19-21. Mobile, AL. Virginia College. Contact Joan Pinkert at pinkertj@spiritone.com or 503-236-2564. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
November 16-18. Portland, OR. Oregon School of Massage, www.oregonschoolofmassage.com, 800-844-3420. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
In this 5-day hospital 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.
2012 Trainings
Jan 22-26. Portland, OR. Oregon Health and Science University. Contact: Gayle MacDonald at Medhands@hotmail.com. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
May 6-10. Edinburgh, Scotland. Organiser: Western General Hospital.
June 3-7. Toledo, OH. St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Contact Tina Ferner at TinaFerner@netzero.net or 419-290-8237. Instructor: Tina Ferner.
July 29-Aug. 2. Portland, OR. Oregon Health and Science University. Contact Gayle MacDonald at medhands@hotmail.com. Instructor: Gayle MacDonald.
December 2-6. Toledo, OH. St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Contact Tina Ferner at TinaFerner@netzero.net or 419-290-8237. Instructor: Tina Ferner.
December 2-6. 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.
2011 Trainings
May 13-15. Toledo, OH. St. Anne Cancer Center. Contact Tina Ferner at TinaFerner@netzero.net or 419-290-8237. Instructor: Jamie Elswick BSc, LMT.
May 20-22. Davis, CA. (27 CEUs) Massage Therapy Institute. Email info@mtidavis.com or call 530-753-4428. Instructor: Jamie Elswick BSc, LMT.
June 4-6. Newport Beach, CA. Contact Johnnnette DuRand at edu@greettheday.org or 949-439-0282. Instructor: Jamie Elswick BSc, LMT.
6-7th August. Melbourne, Victoria Australia.
13-14th August, 2011. Sydney, New South Wales Australia.
20-21st August, 2011. Buderim, Queensland Australia.
Gentle Scar Tissue Mobilisation Techniques for the Post-Mastectomy and Radiation Treatment Client: A course for massage therapists and nurses
$850.00 for a 2-day program (limited numbers). Queries about these workshops should be directed to Eleanor Oyston at eleanor@oncologymassagetraining.com.au. To enroll contact Kylie Ochsenbein at kylie@oncologymassagetraining.com.au or 0410 486 767. Instructor: JamieJamie Elswick BSc, LMT.
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 first mentoring group has been formed and will begin Oct. 1st. Mentor: Gayle MacDonald. Please contact Gayle MacDonald at medhands@hotmail.com.
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