Courses in 2011
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"Introduction to Oncology Massage"
Various Locations in Scotland
Course Fee: Donation only
Contact: Joyce Gillespie
education@iriscancerpartnership.org.uk
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Delivered from a "Patient's Perspective" by massage therapists with personal experience of cancer,
a number of Massage Schools in Scotland are now offering this one hour introduction.
The Session Objectives are:
- To dispel some myths about cancer
- To understand the benefits of massage from the Patients' perspective
- To define Oncology Massage
- To explore the issues of massage and cancer
- To raise awareness of special massage techniques
- To provide a short practical session
- To communicate the goals for oncology massage in Scotland
- To provide information on post graduate training
- To provide contacts and networking information
Sessions currently scheduled for 2011:
- April 16th, 2011
- final weekend of the Scottish Massage School's Swedish Massage Course at Edinburgh Academy Junior School
- April 30th, 2011
- final weekend of the Western School of Massage's Swedish Massage Course at Glasgow Caledonian University
- August 6th, 2011
- final weekend of the Grampian Massage School's Swedish Massage Course in Aberdeen
- August 20th, 2011
- final weekend of the Scottish Massage School's Swedish Massage Course at Edinburgh Academy Junior School
- September 24th, 2011
- final weekend of the Western School of Massage's Swedish Massage Course at Glasgow Caledonian University
- December 10th, 2011
- final weekend of the Scottish Massage School's Swedish Massage Course at Edinburgh Academy Junior School
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"Massage for People with Cancer"
Ayr - 8 to 10 April 2011
Course Fee: £325
Contact: Zana Lamont
info@westernschool.co.uk
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The Foundation module from the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage curriculum, delivered by Gayle MacDonald.
Topics covered in the course include:
- Opening the heart to those with serious illness
- The basic physiology of cancer and metastasis
- The benefits of massage for those affected by cancer
- Adjustments necessary for those who have had / are having chemotherapy or radiotherapy, have had surgical or medical procedures, or
are at risk of lymphoedema
- Intake procedure for people with a history of cancer
- Supervised session with a person living with cancer
Significant time is devoted to hands-on practice including giving a relaxing massage to someone who currently has,
or who is recovering from, cancer.
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"Massage for People with Cancer"
Denny - 15 to 17 April 2011
Course Fee: £325
Contact: Lorna Forrester
info@scottishmassage.co.uk
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The Foundation module from the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage curriculum, delivered by Gayle MacDonald.
Topics covered in the course include:
- Opening the heart to those with serious illness
- The basic physiology of cancer and metastasis
- The benefits of massage for those affected by cancer
- Adjustments necessary for those who have had / are having chemotherapy or radiotherapy, have had surgical or medical procedures, or
are at risk of lymphoedema
- Intake procedure for people with a history of cancer
- Supervised session with a person living with cancer
Significant time is devoted to hands-on practice including giving a relaxing massage to someone who currently has,
or who is recovering from, cancer.
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"Massage for People with Cancer"
Inverness - 29 April to 1 May 2011
Course Fee: £325
Contact: Kit and John Harding
kitandjohn@btinternet.com
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The Foundation module from the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage curriculum, delivered by Gayle MacDonald.
Topics covered in the course include:
- Opening the heart to those with serious illness
- The basic physiology of cancer and metastasis
- The benefits of massage for those affected by cancer
- Adjustments necessary for those who have had / are having chemotherapy or radiotherapy, have had surgical or medical procedures, or
are at risk of lymphoedema
- Intake procedure for people with a history of cancer
- Supervised session with a person living with cancer
Significant time is devoted to hands-on practice including giving a relaxing massage to someone who currently has,
or who is recovering from, cancer.
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