Oncology Massage Workshop
Onsite at Hoag Cancer Center, Newport Beach
Held in benefit of "Greet the Day"
Sat & Sun, June 14-15th, 2008
9am to 4pm (2 days - 16 CEU’s)
Sat & Sun, October 11-12th, 2008
9am to 4pm (2 days - 16 CEU’s)
Johnnette du Rand, Instructor
Limited Space Available – 16 CEU’s
Comfort-oriented massage can safely be provided for people with cancer. This workshop addresses the clinical and practical information bodyworkers need to be aware of in order to knowledgably provide touch during cancer treatment and recovery.
This workshop will address:
- Facts about how cancer starts and spreads.
- Primary considerations when providing touch, during treatment & recovery.
- Pressure, site and positioning adjustments required to accommodate cancer related medical devices, drug treatments and surgical procedures.
- The role of the therapist
Students should bring to the workshop:
- Massage table & warm linens
- Eye pillow, beanbag heatpack, bed pillow & bolster
- Nutritious snack-pack
- Pens / color pens useful
- Out of town students: please request that table & accessory arrangements be made on your behalf
Workbook & notes provided. Water onsite.
Available to purchase: Bodyworks Emporium PSOAS wedge bolster.
If you already have one, please bring.
Class Fee: $325
Pre-registration Discount (3 weeks before class date): $300
Deposit (non-refundable): $50
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Johnnette du Rand ,LMT, NCBTMB, began her journey into healthcare in 1994 after her mother’s cancer diagnosis. It was during this period that she was first exposed to the benefits of holistic practices, specifically massage, for cancer patients. Shortly thereafter she began volunteering as a touch therapist for Hospice, providing comfort-oriented massage for patients nearing the end of life.
In 2003, Johnnette founded Greet the Day, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life of cancer patients by providing healing practices that address body, mind and spirit. She was nominated as Outstanding Founder for the 2006 Spirit of Philanthropy Award.
Visit www.greettheday.org for more information. |
