I am a massage therapist specializing in serving people who are under treatment for cancer and other serious illnesses. I support people from the time of diagnosis all the way through treatment, remission, cure and, for those who will live a long time with the disease, as well. I have extensive experience working with those who have advanced illness and who want palliative comfort care touch and my presence during the transition to dying process.
Individualized sessions are based upon meeting each client where he or she is today. Every person is assessed individually with great care to review medical history (including treatments, current and past medications, and their side-effects) in order to provide an exceptionally soothing, comfort-oriented therapeutic session.
In order to best serve this clientele, I embarked upon extensive training and experience in hospital, clinic, and private settings. I successfully completed the Certification Program at the Peregrine Institute of Oncology Massage Training, an intensive 300 hour program, receiving my Diploma in November 2011. I have more than 9 years experience with inpatient clinical settings including a position at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute’s Acute Care as the Massage Team Coordinator and Medical Team liaison as well as the LMT New Hire Trainer. I have the privilege of training LMT’s in serving the inpatient population.
With more than 3 years experience with inpatient hospice at Legacy Hopewell House administering palliative touch therapy, I offer special protocols for enhancing an increased sense of well-being especially at end of life. I am an accomplished teacher of Meditation and Contemplation. A practitioner for more than 25 years, I have received several transmissions to teach guided meditations to others embarking on this path.
I developed and utilize an aromatherapy protocol designed to further support and raise the quality of life for people undergoing debilitating medical treatments as well as for people suffering from chronic illness and pain. It is a protocol deeply inspired by the Eastern Practices in Oncology Massage by Dr. Sandy Canzone of Santa Fe, New Mexico and Acupoint Aroma Therapy (a beautiful blend of essential oil aromatherapy with acupuncture points to enhance greater well-being) developed by Peter Holmes and Tiffany Carole.
I have undertaken advanced studies in Nutrition (especially nutritional guidelines and recommendations for cancer care) and Personal Fitness with an emphasis for clients living with cancer and other chronic illnesses.
www.gerirandleslmt.com
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(503) 781-9635
Portland, Oregon
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