Massage And Breast Cancer and breast health issues

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Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on December 6, 2011 at 9:33pm

 Oncology massage class, coming to the Chicago area in January.

What EVERY massage therapist NEEDS to know about massage for clients living with breast cancer.

 

Massage Therapy Supports Healing from Breast Cancer

Times and Dates:

 Fri & Sat, Jan 20th and 21st, 2012: 9am-6pm

 Sun, Jan 22nd,2012: 9am-5pm

 

Location:

School of Holistic Massage and Reflexology

515 Ogden Ave. Suite 300

Downers Grove, IL 60515

(630) 968-7827

www.sohmar.com

 

For more information and registration go to:

 

www.bodyworkwisdom.com ( Click on trainings and workshops)

 

Or call 303-775-8005

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on October 1, 2011 at 6:24pm

CE training: Massage and Breast Cancer coming up in Boulder CO and Chicago area, See discussion above! or contact me for info

Comment by Bill Curry on July 20, 2011 at 3:15pm

Hi Tenee - As for working the scar, I recommend cross fiber manipulation with a little palpitatory technique thrown in.  It gets tricky if the area is highly sensitive.  Usually scar tissue has very little feeling to it.  This technique is done with no lubricant at first.  Then there are several oils that can be topically applied (about 9) of which I forget at the moment which ones they are.  I know Rosemary was one of them.  Moving on, I would recommend "Aquaphor" which is a type of Vaseline that is dermatologist recommended.  have client apply to the site twice a day for about 6 months.  That should make a huge difference.  If she has had radiation, be aware that you will probably find other lumps in the breast tissue.  They are scar tissue, but if she becomes concerned tell her to check with her doctor.  Do not get upset or she will see your concern and think there is more too it.  If there are other lumps present the radiologist or regular doctor will be monitoring her.  Let her know if you feel something and then just tell her to make sure to tell the doctor so that he/she is aware.  At the same time putting her at ease.  NOBODY PANIC!  If she had Chemo there will be tenderness somewhere I am sure, be gentle.

Well, that is my thoughts on the subject.  Hope everything works out for you.  It is a learning experience.

Comment by Tenee J on July 20, 2011 at 1:20pm

I am working with my first lumpectomy client. She recovered from chemo and finished radiation. She has MAJOR adhesions where the lumps were removed. How does one approach this sensitive area to help loosen them up to give her more mobility? I know about scar release but this is much more intricate, yet massive at the same time. Knowing it will take time..how can I help her as well as send her home with homework? Thanks.

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on May 10, 2011 at 9:53am

JOIN ME AT THE 2011 WORLD MASSAGE FESTIVAL

July 14-17

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

 

I will be teaching two introductory classes:

Class 1

INTRO TO MASSAGE THERAPY SUPPORTS

HEALING FROM BREAST CANCER

3 CE Contact Hours

Friday July 15^th 8am-11am

 

Class 2

INTRO TO CORE ALIGNMENT TECHNIQUE

3 CE Contact Hours

Friday July 15^th 2pm-5pm

Comment by Nurit Nardi on March 14, 2011 at 10:24am

Usually the tissue on the radiation site gets very inflamed. I would not massage the area, but maybe you can offer foot massage which is both sooting and therapeutic (working points on the feet etc), or do a form of body work which does not involve friciton.

Nurit

Comment by Tina Holt on March 4, 2011 at 12:29pm

This is a great article about breast massage:

www.massage-education.com/breast-massage.html

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on January 23, 2011 at 2:02am

Hello Dave and welcome to this site. I am sorry to hear about your client- my thoughts are with her. Let us know what kind of support you need.

Take care

Eeris

Comment by Dave Caskey LMT on January 17, 2011 at 8:24pm

Hi I just joined the website and I have a client who has had breast cancer, thought it was cured, and now it has spread.  I'm very afraid for her; she is a wonderful person.

Comment by Eeris Kallil CMT on October 21, 2010 at 10:20am

Hello- I am in the writing mood- check out my blog: Massage and breast cancer part 1

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