Cancer Care Massage

Massage Therapy for People Living with Cancer Foundation Course for Professional Massage Therapists

Training by Gayle MacDonald MS, Training by Gayle MacDonald MS, Training by Gayle MacDonald MS, Training by Gayle MacDonald MS, LMTLMTLMTLMT Author of “Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with

Cancer”

Fri 17th to Sun 19th July 2015 (Friday – Sunday inclusive)

Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC is proud to announce that we

will be hosting Gayle Mac Donald, author of "Medicine

Hands Massage Therapy for People with Cancer" at the

Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC in Multyfarnham in July

2015.

This three-day course is designed for those trained to

diploma level in Massage Therapy. The course provides

clinical information and experience to prepare therapists to

work safely and confidently with clients who have had or

are currently in treatment for cancer.

Comfort-orientated massage or touch can be offered to

people with cancer, regardless of the stage of their illness.

The purpose of this course is to train massage therapists in

the fundamentals of oncology massage. The experience

gained from this training will create and enhance

confidence in those therapists working with people living

with cancer.

About the trainer:

Gayle MacDonald MS LMT, has worked with cancer patients at

Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon for 17 years.

She has also supervised massage therapists at the oncology unit,

chemotherapy and radiotherapy and bone marrow transplant unit.

She is the author of “Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People

with Cancer” and “Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically

Frail Client”.

Course description:

Comfort-oriented massage or touch can be safely administered to

cancer patients regardless of the stage of their condition. The

purpose of this class is to present information and provide

experience for massage therapists who wish to work with clients

who have been living with cancer. The culminating activity of the

class will be to give a relaxation massage to someone with a history

of cancer.

Objectives:

1. To increase participants’ comfort level with regard to

massaging people with cancer

2. To introduce participants to the basics of metastatic

process

3. To present restrictions regarding massage for people who

have undergone surgery, radiation or chemotherapy

4. To provide supervised, hands-on practice

5. To model and practice the gathering of health history from

the person affected by cancer

6. Analysis of case histories

“The focus will be on

understanding cancer

treatments and their side

effects, how to adjust the

massage session for these

side effects, and developing

the art of being present with

an open heart.”

Gayle Mac Donald

Cancer Care Massage

Massage Therapy for People Living with Cancer Foundation Course for Professional Massage Therapists

About the trainer:

Gayle MacDonald MS LMT, has worked with cancer patients at Oregon

Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon for 17 years. She has also

supervised massage therapists at the oncology unit, chemotherapy and

radiotherapy and bone marrow transplant unit. She is the author of

“Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer” and “Massage

for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client”.

Course description:

Comfort-oriented massage or touch can be safely administered to cancer

patients regardless of the stage of their condition. The purpose of this class is

to present information and provide experience for massage therapists who

wish to work with clients who have been living with cancer. The culminating

activity of the class will be to give a relaxation massage to someone with a

history of cancer.

Objectives:

1. To increase participants’ comfort level with regard to massaging

people with cancer

2. To introduce participants to the basics of metastatic process

3. To present restrictions regarding massage for people who have

undergone surgery, radiation or chemotherapy

4. To provide supervised, hands-on practice

5. To model and practice the gathering of health history from the

person affected by cancer

6. Analysis of case histories

Topics Covered in the Course Include:

• Opening the heart to cancer

• The Metastatic process

• The physiology of cancer and the implications to massage

• Necessary adjustments and adaptations for people who have had or

are having chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatments

• Surgical or medical treatments and those who may be at risk of

Lymphoedema

Topics Covered in the Course Include:

• Opening the heart to cancer

• The Metastatic process

• The physiology of cancer and the implications to massage

• Necessary adjustments and adaptations for people who

have had or are having chemotherapy or radiotherapy

treatments

• Surgical or medical treatments and those who may be at

risk of Lymphoedema

• Bringing mindfulness to bodywork

• Bodywork protocol for the immuno-suppressed patient

• Introduction to the risks of Lymphoedema and the

necessary cautions for clients at risk

• History intake procedure for people with cancer history

• Supervised treatment session with a client living with or

recovering from cancer

Number of Participants

The course is restricted to a small number of participants. This is to

create a safe learning environment and to give time to share and

address the emotional issues involved and to allow plenty of

individual attention during hands-on practice.

Students have said:

“I feel more secure in my

understanding about what

types of touch are

appropriate, and I am

getting wonderful feedback

about the lighter work I am

doing”

“When I followed up with my

client after the class…she

talked about how she …could

feel the love pouring through

the hands.”

Cancer Care Massage

Massage Therapy for People Living with Cancer Foundation Course for Professional Massage Therapists

• Bringing mindfulness to bodywork

• Bodywork protocol for the immuno-suppressed patient

• Introduction to the risks of Lymphoedema and the necessary

cautions for clients at risk

• History intake procedure for people with cancer history

• Supervised treatment session with a client living with or recovering

from cancer

Number of Participants

The course is restricted to a small number of participants. This is to create a

safe learning environment and to give time to share and address the

emotional issues involved and to allow plenty of individual attention during

hands-on practice.

Friday 9am – 6pm - registration from 8.30am

Saturday 9am – 6pm

Sunday 9am – 6pm

Course Hours

The course is 24 hours long over

three days. In order to receive a

certificate of completion,

participants must attend all 24

hours. In the case of an emergency

that prevents the participant from

being in attendance for up to 2

hours, the instructor, at her

prerogative, can assign make-up

work that approximates the missed

material.

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Cancer Care Massage

Massage Therapy for People Living with Cancer Foundation Course for Professional Massage Therapists

Entry requirements: Participants must hold a recognised qualification in

massage, anatomy and physiology. The course may also be beneficial for

nurses working in this sector.

Required pre-reading: available following booking

Recommended books:

MacDonald Gayle. “Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with

Cancer,” 2nd Ed. Findhorn Press, 2007

Required materials: Plinth cover, flat sheet (single bed size), light weight

blanket or large towel, 2 pillows, massage lotion in pump or squeeze bottle,

journaling materials, and note taking materials, massage medium, hand

sanitizer, non-fragrant tissues and non-fragrant cleansing wipes.

Evaluation:

1. Pre and post-class self evaluation of comfort level with massaging

people with cancer.

2. Demonstration of ability to perform comfort-oriented massage on a

client with cancer or recovering from it.

3. 10 item exit quiz that reviews highlights from the curriculum.

Venue:

Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC, Coole Road, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

About Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC – www.cancersupport.ie

Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC is a professionally led centre that

delivers support and holistic help to people living with cancer providing a

supportive environment where patients and family members can avail of a

range of services including one to one counselling, nurse support and

complementary therapies. It is the only residential cancer support centre

in the Country so the various residential programmes delivered, that are

designed to help people who are living with cancer, are unique in Ireland.

Evaluation:

1. Pre and post-class self evaluation of comfort level with

massaging people with cancer.

2. Demonstrates the ability to perform comfort-oriented

massage on a client with cancer or recovering from it.

3. 10 item exit quiz that reviews highlights from the

curriculum.

Venue:

LARCC (Lakelands Area Retreat & Cancer Centre,

Coole Road,

Multyfarnham,

Mullingar,

Co. Westmeath

Directions to venue:

From Dublin / Mullingar – travel the N4, main Longford Road as far

as Ballinafid at The Covert Pub, turn right, signed for

Multyfarnham. Follow road into Multyfarnham village, come to T

Junction, turn right. Take next turn left, follow road after bend in

road turn right into the driveway for the new LARCC Centre. Follow

avenue and turn right into car park of new LARCC centre.

From Sligo / Longford – travel the N4, through Longford,

Edgeworthstown, Rathowen & Ballinalack. Travel onto to

Bunbrosna, at Tormey’s Pub turn left. Follow road into

Multyfarnham village, after Weirs Pub take next turn to left. Follow

road after bend turn right into the driveway for the new LARCC

Centre. Follow avenue and turn right into car park of new LARCC

centre

Cancer Care Massage

Massage Therapy for People Living with Cancer Foundation Course for Professional Massage Therapists

Directions to Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC

This 3 day training programme will be held at Cancer Support

Sanctuary LARCC venue in Multyfarnham, please see below for

directions:-

From Dublin / Mullingar – travel the N4, main Longford Road as far as

Ballinafid at The Covert Pub, turn right, signed for Multyfarnham. Follow

road into Multyfarnham village, come to T Junction, turn right. Take next turn

left, follow road after bend in road turn right into the driveway for the new

LARCC Centre. Follow avenue and turn right into car park of new LARCC centre.

From Sligo / Longford – travel the N4, through Longford, Edgeworthstown,

Rathowen & Ballinalack. Travel onto to Bunbrosna, at Tormey’s Pub turn left.

Follow road into Multyfarnham village, after Weirs Pub take next turn to left.

Follow road after bend turn right into the driveway for the new LARCC Centre.

Follow avenue and turn right into car park of new LARCC centre.

There is a Tuc shop at the venue. Tea/ coffee/ biscuits will be provided for

morning and afternoon tea breaks. Lunch will be at participant’s own expense.

There is limited ensuite accommodation available on the premises at LARCC

with a special price for Bed & Continental Breakfast - €45.00 PPS or €55.00

single occupancy rate.

Should you require information on accommodation or details on local facilities

and amenities please contact Angela by email angela@cancersupport.ie

or call 044 93 71971

To Book a Place

Return registration form with full fee on or before 1st April 2015.

Early booking is advisable as numbers are limited.

On receipt of your booking form, you will be sent confirmation of your place.

Should you have any enquiries please contact the Course Coordinator

Briga Gorman by email nurse@cancersupport.ie or on:

Tel: 00 353 (0)44 93 71971

Registration Form Ref: Cancer Care Massage

Massage Therapy for People Living with Cancer – Foundation Course Note: ALL PARTS OF THIS FORM ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND MUST BE COMPLETED.

LARCC reserve the right not to accept an application

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I enclose a cheque for a) the full payment of €340 OR b) the deposit of €200 made payable to LARCC Cancer

Support Centre in respect of this training programme.

I enclose copies of my current professional indemnity insurance and relevant qualifications (required)

Please mail cheque directly to – Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC,

Coole Road, Multyfarnham, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________