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Massage For People With Cancer Continuing Education Offered
Massage for People Living with Cancer will be instructed by Gayle MacDonald, MS, LMT, author and massage expert – this March 9 -11, 2012. Join her at SWIHA’s main campus for this amazing training course. Although this Massage CEU Course will be held at SWIHA, it is important to note that this is not a course offered by SWIHA; we are simply the host to support Gayle MacDonald.
*Please contact Joan Pinkert at pinkertj@spiritone.com or 503-236-2564 to sign-up.
This is a 24-hour foundational course that usually runs 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 Settingand Gentle Scar Tissue Mobilization Techniques.
Gayle MacDonald is the author of Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer(Findhorn Press) and Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client (Lippincott Williams and Wilkin). Her expertise comes from work with oncology patients at Oregon Health and Science University since 1994. She has also supervised massage students and therapists on the oncology unit, in chemo infusion, radiation oncology, and the bone marrow transplant unit. Gayle may be contacted at medhands@hotmail.com.
Course Hours
The course is 24 hours long usually over three days. In order to receive acertificate of completion, participants must attend all 24 hours. In thecase of an emergency that prevents the participant from being inattendance for up to 2 hours, the instructor, at her perogative, can assignmake-up work that approximates the missed material.The hours are generally from 9am-6pm each day. Please arrive atleast 20 minutes early on the first day to complete any final registrationtasks. Class will begin on time each day.
Learning Outcomes
• Participants will explore their emotional relationship to cancer.• Participants will be introduced to the basics of metastasis andunderstand the role of genetic mutation in the process of cancer.• Participants will list the cautions needed when massaging cancerpatients who have undergone surgery, radiation, and chemo.• Participants be able to explain the relationship betweenlymphedema and cancer treatment and demonstrate theadjustments needed when working with a client at risk forlymphedema.• Participants will practice the intake process and then perform itwith a cancer patient.• Participants will administer a relaxation massage to a client who hascancer or is recovering from it.
Enrollment Requirement
The course is open to licensed, certified, or professional massagetherapists; massage students enrolled in a professional training progamwho have completed Swedish Massage I or the equivalent; bodyworkerscertified in other non-invasive modalities; or by instructor permission.
Learning Activities
Lecture Hands-on practiceGroup sharing Visual aidsDemonstrationPractice clinic with clients who have a history of cancer treatment.
Required Reading
Because each minute of time available to us in class is precious, someadvanced reading is required from Medicine Hands: Massage for PeopleLiving with Cancer, 2nd Ed. (2007, Findhorn Press). You can go towww.Medicinehands.com to order the text. Prior familiarity with some ofthe subject matter will allow class time to be spent in deeper discussionof the material. The following sections should be read before attendingclass:• All of Chapter 4: Inching Forward: The Need to be Less Demanding• All of Chapter 5: First Do No Harm: Adjusting for Common SideEffects of Cancer Treatment.
What materials will be needed?
• 3-ring binder• Unscented lotion or oil (no containers that require dipping)• 2 sets of clean linen (please, no heavily-scented detergents)• 1 clean beach towel or blanket for client warmth (Day 3 only)• 1 bath towel and 2 hand towels• 2 clean pillows• Massage table (if not provided by sponsor)• Table cleaner• Alcohol-based hand cleaner (such as Purell)• Clip board• Kleenex
Hatha Gong Yoga at Spirit of Yoga
Baby Touch ~ Infant Massage Therapy Online
As a Video Producer and Media Specialist for Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, I get the rare honor and opportunity to witness a lot of really interesting things; full sessions of Hypnotherapy (amazing), Transformational Life Coaching, Auriculotherapy with KC Miller, Toe Reading/Soul Coaching (absolutely beautiful), Aromatherapy Therapeutic Touch, Neurolinguistic Programming, Baby Massage (way cute), Whole Foods Cooking (yummy leftovers), and the creation of a Yoga Wall right before my eyes, to name a few. As the resident ‘fly on the wall’, I could tell you a few things about the content of some of the videos I’ve shot. A better idea would be to take the class and get the DVD for yourself.
Also as part of my job, I get the opportunity to take photographs at and around SWIHA for marketing and for Online Education, as well as portraits of the beautiful souls who work here when needed for the web sites or to post in the Student Services reception area.
Before beginning a candid video or photo shoot, one of my usual modus operandi is to announce, “I am invisible!” Believe it or not, it often works and I can move about rolling video or snapping pics without as much as a glance. If Harry Potter’s cloak was real, this would be what it must feel like. I am often sprawling out on the floor or contorting myself into corners to get ‘the shot’ and no one notices. So fun!
One experience as of late is sticking in my mind. I was called upon to take some photos for marketing and promotional purposes of a Hatha Gong Yoga class at Spirit of Yoga. In yoga I consider myself a novice, although I began practicing many years ago, long before becoming part of SWIHA’s staff. One of the many yoga philosophies I love is “Always a Practice, Never a Perfect”. Primarily I have stuck with Classical Hatha, Flow and Power yoga. I had never been to a Gong class and was not sure what to expect. I was not sure if I would like the sound of the gong. So in yogic fashion, I left my expectations floating away, like a helium balloon intentionally released into the sky.
With this in mind, I entered the yoga studio for the Hatha Gong photo shoot and set my camera gear in the corner with nary a notice. The students knew I was there, but they were clearly there to enjoy their yoga experience. Class began as yoga classes do, with centering, breathing, inner focus and setting of intentions. Man I heart yoga.
Not long into the class, instructor Duane Armitage struck the gong to seal and deepen the pose that was being held. Wow. The tone and vibration was amazing! As the class continued and I snapped the photos, I could feel how the sound resonated with each individual practitioner around and within the room, and how the varying vibrations that Duane drew out of the gong complimented each different asana. It is a surprisingly truly beautiful sound; fluid, elastic, like an electromagnetic wave. The gong fully filled and sealed each posture with a soul-filling, resonating tone. I was in love.
The following Friday I had the opportunity to take my first Kundalini Yoga class taught by Aradhana Kaur. Absolutely loved it. Sat Nam! As a wonderful added bonus, Duane Armitage closed the class Shavasana with an astounding Gong Meditation.
Duane is the creator of SOY’s Hatha-Gong class and says the vibration of the Gong assists in moving energy through the body and activating the chakras. Now that I have seen—and heard–it for myself, I understand.
I can’t wait to take a Hatha Gong class at SOY. If you haven’t yet tried it, hope you take the opportunity soon!
Namasté!
~Merry L.
The Massage Industry, Massage Programs and SWIHA Partnerships for Grad Employment Options
Massage Education is alive and well at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, and so is the Massage Industry itself!
SWIHA core beliefs and the ways in which we make decisions are based on the following principles:
• Spirit-Directed
• Choice and Flexibility
• Diversity in Learning Styles and Delivery Systems
• Self-Healing, Self-Empowerment, Self-Sufficiency
• Entrepreneurship
• Community-Centered
We provide education to support the Holistic Healing industry, and strive to do our best in supporting every graduate in achieving their own unique career goals. Whether self-employment or employment, the Success Center provides services and builds professional relationships to support both. Partnerships with industry businesses are crucial to maintaining our core principles of being community-centered, giving choice and flexibility, and providing diverse career options. We define partnership as a non-monetary relationship whose mutual efforts engage in collaboration to best serve the needs of our students in attaining their dreams in a setting that also serves the needs of a larger community. SWIHA’s next Professional Massage Practitioner Diploma Program begins 10/24/2011! Email or call to enroll: info@swiha.edu | 480-994-9244.
Massage Envy is one such partnership that has been established to support the needs of many professional Massage Therapists and Aestheticians in Arizona and around the country who are seeking employment. In keeping with being Spirit-Directed, we have chosen to open our doors and form a partnership that will help Massage Envy meet this challenge of facing such issues, and offer them tools, such as Life Coaching, to move forward in a positive light.
Spa Industry | Massage Industry Information
Chris Barth, General Manager, Massage Envy Spa Arrowhead, Director of Education MEU/Arizona says:
The spa industry continues to evolve as the world changes in socio economic status’, new innovations, and regional trends. One of the ways Massage Envy has stayed current and a viable option is to offer a high quality massage and facial, at an affordable price, with convenient hours to fit most schedules. The average clinic is open more than 96 hours per week. Massage Envy in 9 years of operation has more than 700 locations open nation wide with more than 380 as Spa’s offering massage and facials. We have over 1.5 million members nation wide and serviced 11.4 million massages in 2010. Massage Envy has become the largest employer of massage therapist having more than 16,000 therapists working and are fast becoming the largest employer of skin care professionals with over 1500 estheticians with us.
As a new therapist in the business it is important to have options as to how to use their gifts for the world. One such option is Massage Envy, with 30 locations in Arizona alone we are constantly looking to add to our clinics: talented, caring, gifted therapists wanting to help heal a hurting world. Many of our therapists don’t just find a job, they find a career or even a way of life that helps not only mold them but everyone they touch into a better person. We have many of our management team that have started as a therapist, we also have many regional team members as well as owners within the company that got their start in room. The ability to grow in this business is unlimited with new locations opening each week throughout the country, quality therapists and skin care professionals are in high demand.
Massage Envy recognizes SWIHA and SWINA as some of the best schools in the country in training the next great therapists. With our business growing as fast as we are in only makes sense to work together to find homes for those up for the challenge. We have been working with these two great school for only a few months, however, with in that time we have found over a dozen therapists now working for us. Thank you to SWIHA and SWINA for all the great work you do!”
The Success Center is continuing to establish more partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide the necessary resources to build on your success. We are in the process of creating more resources online, more entrepreneurial tools, and more opportunities for employment . It is our intention to support everyone. Most of all, we appreciate your honest feedback, and will continue to listen and open our doors in support of you.
Several graduates have said Massage Envy was there when they really NEEDED a job; one even stated, “It saved my life!” Several years later, these therapists are still working there.
Please keep in mind that Massage Envy is just ONE of many different opportunities the Success Center is bringing to our graduates. We realize that this is not for everyone, and it is a great opportunity for some. Our primary job is to help ALL our graduates find what suits them in becoming successful.
Southwest Institute of Healings Arts (SWIHA) also offers SWIHA Tuition Bucks to massage practitioners of Massage Envy. These “SWIHA Bucks” are granted to individuals to redeem as $100 worth of credit towards classes only, not programs, to be used by December, 2012. These bucks can be applied towards gaining continuing education units (CEUs) and are non-transferable. Students can redeem one online or on-campus using the code: MECEU. One tuition buck is allowed per person, and can be applied to online or on-campus classes. :)
Testimonial
Paula Martin wants to share:
I just have to share my amazing experience with one of your former students! Yesterday I went in for my scheduled massage at Massage Envy on Frank Loyd Wright and my usual therapist had to go home sick. They put me with a new one, his name was Jerry. I admit at first I was a little unsure, but went with it. I am SO glad I did, because it was the BEST massage experience I have ever had!
Jerry worked my shoulder in ways that I have never experienced during a massage. Today is the first time I have been pain free for a long time (car accident in Jan.). His skills aside, he also was very intuitive and knew just where my body was in need without my saying so. As Jerry walked me out I asked him where he went to school, although I already suspected it being a graduate of SWINA. When he confirmed SWIHA, I just said “I thought so” with a smile… My session was so beneficial to my entire whole self. I am going back next week to see him again. – Blessings!
Upcoming Massage Training – Massage For People With Cancer
Massage for People Living with Cancer will be instructed by Gayle MacDonald, MS, LMT, author and massage expert – this October 14 – 16, 2011, join her at SWIHA’s main campus for this amazing training course. Although this will be held at SWIHA, it is important to note that this is not a course offered by SWIHA; we are simply the host to support Gayle MacDonald.
*Please contact Joan Pinkert at pinkertj@spiritone.com or 503-236-2564 to sign-up.
This is a 24-hour foundational course that usually runs 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.
Gayle MacDonald is the author of Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer (Findhorn Press) and Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client (Lippincott Williams and Wilkin). Her expertise comes from work with oncology patients at Oregon Health and Science University since 1994. She has also supervised massage students and therapists on the oncology unit, in chemo infusion, radiation oncology, and the bone marrow transplant unit. Gayle may be contacted at medhands@hotmail.com.
Course Hours
The course is 24 hours long usually over three days. In order to receive acertificate of completion, participants must attend all 24 hours. In thecase of an emergency that prevents the participant from being inattendance for up to 2 hours, the instructor, at her perogative, can assignmake-up work that approximates the missed material.The hours are generally from 9am-6pm each day. Please arrive atleast 20 minutes early on the first day to complete any final registrationtasks. Class will begin on time each day.
Learning Outcomes
• Participants will explore their emotional relationship to cancer.• Participants will be introduced to the basics of metastasis andunderstand the role of genetic mutation in the process of cancer.• Participants will list the cautions needed when massaging cancerpatients who have undergone surgery, radiation, and chemo.• Participants be able to explain the relationship betweenlymphedema and cancer treatment and demonstrate theadjustments needed when working with a client at risk forlymphedema.• Participants will practice the intake process and then perform itwith a cancer patient.• Participants will administer a relaxation massage to a client who hascancer or is recovering from it.
Enrollment Requirement
The course is open to licensed, certified, or professional massagetherapists; massage students enrolled in a professional training progamwho have completed Swedish Massage I or the equivalent; bodyworkerscertified in other non-invasive modalities; or by instructor permission.
Learning Activities
Lecture Hands-on practiceGroup sharing Visual aidsDemonstrationPractice clinic with clients who have a history of cancer treatment.
Required Reading
Because each minute of time available to us in class is precious, someadvanced reading is required from Medicine Hands: Massage for PeopleLiving with Cancer, 2nd Ed. (2007, Findhorn Press). You can go towww.Medicinehands.com to order the text. Prior familiarity with some ofthe subject matter will allow class time to be spent in deeper discussionof the material. The following sections should be read before attendingclass:• All of Chapter 4: Inching Forward: The Need to be Less Demanding• All of Chapter 5: First Do No Harm: Adjusting for Common SideEffects of Cancer Treatment.
What materials will be needed?
• 3-ring binder• Unscented lotion or oil (no containers that require dipping)• 2 sets of clean linen (please, no heavily-scented detergents)• 1 clean beach towel or blanket for client warmth (Day 3 only)• 1 bath towel and 2 hand towels• 2 clean pillows• Massage table (if not provided by sponsor)• Table cleaner• Alcohol-based hand cleaner (such as Purell)• Clip board• Kleenex
Becoming A Massage Therapist
Becoming A Massage Therapist is more attainable today than ever before! Because we realize the desire for many people to get a degree faster than most, we created and now offer a “Fast Track” Massage Therapist Program.
Fast Track ~ 7.5 months (days / no weekend)
Standard Track ~ 11 months (nights & weekends)
Custom Track ~ Unlimited time-frame (complete on your own time!)
SWIHA’s Massage Therapy Programs
At Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, we offer two comprehensive massage diploma programs – both of which exceed the 700-hour requirements for massage therapy training in Arizona. The best part is, you get to choose how FAST you complete it! Choose from either our 750-hour Professional Massage Practitioner program or our 1000-hour Master Massage Practitioner program. Completion of either of the massage programs below makes our graduates eligible to apply for licensure.
In addition, they will be well prepared to pass the national certification exam if they should choose to do so. The 750-hour program includes all core competencies required of a classically trained massage therapist, plus additional hours of training in one or two primary specialty areas which interest you! Think of this specialty as a minor to your Massage diploma! Not only will you earn Certification in each specialty, you will also have a true edge over other licensed massage therapists when applying for employment or starting a private practice. Upon completion, students are prepared for an entry-level position or may choose to begin their own practice.
Your new career and life as a Massage Practitioner: As a graduate of our Professional (MT-750) or Master (MT-1000) Practitioner program, you’ll be eligible to apply for licensure. In addition, you may choose to obtain national certification. Of course, becoming a successful massage therapist involves more than just completing a training program and obtaining your official papers. That’s why SWIHA offers a full-service Success Center, where all graduates receive our life-long commitment of job placement assistance, entrepreneurial and career coaching, resume assistance, and full licensing support. Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers two comprehensive Massage programs at our beautiful Tempe Campus.
Call an admission advisor today to schedule an appointment 480-994-9244 / toll-free at 888-504-9106, or REQUEST INFO! 
Need tuition assistance?
Since SWIHA is a nationally-accredited college approved by the US Department of Education, many of our students qualify for Federal Student Aid in the form of Pell grants and student loans. In addition, we offer a 10% cash concession on tuition for programs paid in full at the time of enrollment.
Massage Therapy Supplies
Need to purchase or rent a massage table, chair or accessories? We recommend Bare Paws Massage Company! Please visit www.barepaws.com or call 480-970-3739.
***MASSAGE CLINIC AUGUST SPECIAL! Every Tuesday for the Month of August, book and receive a 1 Hour Massage on a Tuesday and receive a 1 Hour COMPLIMENTARY Massage to retain on your future visit!***
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