Jaclyn and Megan had the honor of speaking at The Breast Friends Connection in Shrewsbury, MA recently (where there may or may not have been a skit acted out), and it was wonderful to see both some new and some familiar faces. We got the chance to talk about subjects like axillary cording syndrome, […]
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We now have two treatment rooms up and running here at One River! We’re so pleased to be able to provide lymphedema bandaging, MLD, scar mobilization, oncology massage, and post-cancer soft-tissue rehabilitation in a relaxing and supportive surrounding. We’re big fans of soft lighting, super-comfortable heated tables, and we have a scent-free environment so that
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We’re so proud to be able to offer a number of ways to serve our clients and patients here at One River. But, okay, you’ve got some specific things going on in your body, you’re looking for a session tailored to your needs, and you’d like to know: Which staff member should you make an
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I talk quite a bit about how my massage techniques are gentle and how my treatment room is a “pain-free environment.” But there’s a phenomenon that comes up in many sessions that I like to call “productive discomfort.” It’s fun to say those words during a session, and then watch clients’ eyes light up and
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A big thank-you to the folks at Healwell.org for reaching out and asking if I’d like to draw this one up. Check out all the great things they do in hospital and care setting massage here, donate to their work, and for those who want to learn more about metastasis and massage, they have an
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I got to talk about my favorite subject with Ray Auger at MyFM 101.3 for the Annual Milford Regional Radiothon benefitting the Oliva Fund. The Oliva Fund for Cancer Care is a wonderful organization that provides resources and services – including massage, reflexology, reiki, meditation and more – for patients and families at Milford Regional
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With over 1,200 hours of hands-on oncology massage experience, having worked in private practice as an oncology massage therapist since 2011 and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist since 2012, I’m pleased to be offering mentoring sessions for other massage therapists in the areas of oncology massage, lymphedema therapy, post-mastectomy and scar tissue rehabilitation, and the ins and
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Picture this: It’s your first time sitting down for an intake interview with a massage therapist you’ve never seen before. You may even be about to have your first massage ever. The treatment room is unfamiliar, not to mention the person sitting across from you and asking you pretty personal questions about your body, your
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I was honored to be asked to present a poster for Touch of Kindness at the 4th Oncology Massage Healing Summit, 2016, sponsored by the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM), at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota. The summit abounded with classes and workshops for oncology massage therapists, and there was plenty of rich
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