Lighthold

9 recommendations and reviews from 5 people

• Referral from September 30, 2015
  

  Vanessa O. asked:

  My spa is located not to far from a major Oncology clinic/hospital (I'm located in AZ) I would live to get more into Oncology what are the best classes I can take to get more in depth with that field or what do you highly recommend? I would like to take a thorough and in depth class or classes. P.s. I'm more of a hands on learner and I don't retain info well off of online classes and prefer not to take online. Thank you

  

  Michelle I. replied:

  Check out the Society for Oncology Massage, they are a national list and resource, lighthold.org is local to VA but I believe Lauren now travels the country and I personally reccomend her classes, and look for a copy of "Medicine Hands" by Gayle MacDonald. Definitely look for a class that is several days at least- an ofternoon overview will not prepare you for the compelxities of working with cancer patients or with the oncology clinic. http://s4 om.org/

  

  Bonnie B. replied:

  Lighthold is coming to Scottsdale to TEACH oncology massage this winter. Google Lighthold and Lauren Mauser Cates Excellent intro training. They also teach a training for hospital based massage. They are cutting edge.

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• Referral from June 4, 2015
  

  Hamaidan S. asked:

  NYC- looking for both Oncology Massage also Natal Massage courses-- Any recommendations? Thank you so much in advance

  

  Shannon R. replied:

  I loved a three day in depth intro to oncology massage - check out www.lighthold.org. Lauren is amazing!

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• Referral from August 12, 2013
  

  Natalie K. asked:

  Could anyone recommend solid advanced training relating to oncology massage? I'm in GA but willing to travel for the "right" coursework/experience. I'm a 3rd year therapist with an B.S. in Biology, and A.S. in Massage Therapy from Ohio. My background is in PNMT, AIS, and MFDT and have worked mostly with chiro patients and athletes. Just seems like I'm surrounded by cancer survivors and active patients recently and I'm feeling called to shift my focus. Thanks! ; )

  

  Amy F. replied:

  Lauren Cates of Lighthold massage therapy end of life care is fabulous. You can find her training a at www.lighthold.org. I have taken a few classes with her and it has been eye opening and so rewarding!

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• Referral from March 9, 2017
  

  Jennifer B. asked:

  Seeking oncology massage guidance. I have a client with pancreatic cancer. She receives chemo every other week then is off a week. She's had 3 rounds and has at least one more. I've been supporting her with Reiki. She would love a gentle Swedish massage but I want to know if any of her chemo meds might be absorbed by my skin while giving her a massage. She promised me a list of her meds. Anyone with advice and guidance please comment! Thank you!

  

  Lauren C. replied:

  Hi Jennifer. Send me an email at lauren@lighthold.org. 🙂

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• Referral from September 23, 2014
  

  Jessica L. asked:

  Looking for an MT trained in oncology massage who would be willing to do an outcall for a client in Silver Spring. She's currently going through chemo for breast cancer and is concerned about going to someone's office because of her compromised immune system. Anyone?

  

  Lauren C. replied:

  Hi guys! Amy and Lauren are right...and if you send me an email in the real world to lauren@lighthold.org I'll send you some peeps. Thanks for asking....and sorry to hear about your client.

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• Referral from July 6, 2013
  

  Stephanie C. asked:

  I've had a request from a potential client looking for a therapist experienced in oncology massage for his mother, who is in end-stage colon cancer and experiences quite a bit of fatigue and pain. I believe he is looking primarily for a home visit (Cleveland Park area). Any help, suggestions, referrals, volunteers, etc would be much appreciated!!

  

  Lauren C. replied:

  Hi Stephanie! I am just back from a few weeks of travel and know I saw a message come into my inbox from you, but now can't find it. Please do resend it to me at lauren@lighthold.org if you have not already found a referral. I will get right on it. My apologies.

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• Referral from September 1, 2011
  

  Kaye H. asked:

  Any instructors/classes being taught in the south? Florida specifically?

  

  Lauren C. replied:

  Hi Kaye! Thanks for writing. Our current S4OM recognized instructors tend to teach regionally (Pacific Northwest, California, southwest and northeast, midwest) with a few exceptions. There is definitely a concentration on the east and west coasts. Tracy Walton (www.tracywalton.com) sometimes travels to Florida, Gayle MacDonald (www.medicinehands.com) may also and I (www.lighthold.org) am planning a few courses in Florida next year, but the dates are not yet set. I know Tracy and I both have email newsletters to which you can subscribe (from our websites) to receive updates about new course dates. Let us know what other questions we can answer for you!

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• Referral from July 27, 2015
  

  Jocelyn C. asked:

  Morning fellow MTs, suggestions on an excellent school that offers oncology massage training, in New York or northern New Jersey, tku

  

  Michelle I. replied:

  Check out the http://www.s4 om.org/, Society for Oncology Massage. If they don't have local classes they might know who else will. I took mine through lighthold.org- one of their instructors.

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