Our Team

Eleanor Oyston - National Program Director

 Eleanor OystonPhone: 02 6236 3008,0417 259 026

eleanor@oncologymassagetraining.com.au

Eleanor is a Cytotechnologist, Massage Therapist and Bowen Practitioner who has had a distinguished career in Pathology and Medical Research. For ten years Eleanor was the technical manager of a developmental neuroscience research laboratory at the John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University in Canberra. It was during this time that she developed an intimate understanding of neurons, tissues culture, monoclonal antibodies and lead the field to develop techniques in in-situ hybridization that continue to be used today. For the last 7 years she has worked with Petrea King at Quest for Life Centre bringing a unique understanding to tactile therapies.

Eleanor developed and teaches her own course, Massage, Cancer and More -“Dispelling the Myths” and publishes her opinions and knowledge regularly in professional magazines.

Eleanor runs a clinic from her home at Burra Creek, NSW, specializing in seeing clients with neurodegenerative disease and cancer. She is also actively involved in developing an understanding of tactile therapies for people with systemic health challenges and is on the committee for assessing complementary therapies of the NSW Cancer Institute. Developing massage in hospitals and therapist training in this field is her passion.

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Tania Shaw - Queensland Facilitator

Tania ShawMountain Creek, Sunshine Coast QLD 4557
Phone: 0414 697 403 or Business 07 5477 7339

tania@oncologymassagetraining.com.au

Diploma of Remedial Therapy
Certified Oncology Massage Therapist
Certified Complex Lymphatic Therapist
Certificate in Swedish Therapeutic Massage
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
Level II Reiki Practitioner
Member of ATMS and LAA (Lymphoedema Association of Australia)

Tania’s career in Complimentary Health Care began in 2003 when she had the opportunity to follow her dream of becoming a Massage Therapist.After establishing her private practice she became a member of the Therapy Team at Bloomhill Cancer Help in 2004. This work highlighted the need for formal education and qualification in Oncology Massage which was gained in 2006 through Eleanor Oyston’s Massage, Cancer and More Program and followed by Gayle Macdonald’s Massage for People with Cancer Program in 2008.

In addition to her private practice Tania is Bloomhill’s Therapist Supervisor and Complex Lymphatic Therapy Consultant. Working daily with the unique experiences that oncology massage brings has brought a high level of awareness to Tania’s work as well as building a profound knowledge base from which to draw upon.

Regularly co-facilitating with Eleanor Oyston in QLD/NSW has enabled Tania to continue her strong learning curve in Oncology Massage, thereby giving her a valuable education unsurpassed by other training in the field. She is the QLD Facilitator for OM1 and 2 and is available for support and guidance for graduates of the OMT Program.

Gillian Desreaux - New South Wales Facilitator

Gillian DesreauxPhone: 0412 534 185

gillian@oncologymassagetraining.com.au

Oncology Massage Therapist Sydney Adventist Hospital

Diploma of Remedial Massage
Certified Oncology Massage Therapist
MLD
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Member ATMS

Gillian has been a massage therapist for over 10 years with training in lymphatic drainage, myofascial release, pre and post natal care, aromatherapy and Bowen therapy. She has worked with osteopaths, chiropractors, naturopaths and in private practice. An interest in degenerative diseases and palliative care led to work with clients and their carers in private homes and nursing homes. Gillian was recently appointed to a permanent position at the Sydney Adventist Hospital as the Oncology Massage Therapist, after completing Module 4.

In 2003 she met Eleanor Oyston delivering a paper on Massage and Cancer, this sparked a flame of interest to continue studies in this field. So in 2006 Gillian completed Eleanor Oystons “Massage, Cancer and More – Dispelling the Myths”. On completion she took the position of a senior massage therapist for the residential programs at the Petrea King Quest For Life Centre at Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands. This involved working with clients living with cancer and life changing illness and those who care for them.

Gillian is passionate about the wonderful benefits received by clients and herself in the amazing world of oncology massage. She is currently facilitating Module 1 and 2 in Oncology Massage Training in NSW.

Kate Butler - Victorian State Facilitator

Kate ButlerPhone: 0418 335 759

kate@oncologymassagetraining.com.au

BA (English and Sociology)
Diploma Therapeutic Massage
Myofacsial Dry Needling
MLD
Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Member AAMT

 

Kate has been practising since 1997 in Melbourne. She has always been interested in massage as a compliment to mainstream western medicine, and after a few years of working in the health and fitness industry moved into the Kew Junction Medical Centre, with referrals from local GPs and psychologists.

In 2001-2004 Kate moved her practise to Erin Street, Richmond in order to provide “in-house” massage to patients in the Epworth Hospital. Most of the calls from the hospital were from the Drug & Alcohol Unit, with some calls from the Oncology and Neurology wards. Kate developed an interest in chronic disease and chronic pain management, working with the psychologist at the Elim Pain Management Centre in Richmond, and later at the Melbourne Clinic.

She completed OM4 in 2010, passionate about Oncology Massage and eager to apply the knowledge and skills.

Currently Kate is working 2 days per week in Melbourne. Having recently moved to live in Hepburn Springs, she has developed a second practise in the Daylesford Medical Centre, where she is included in the Medical “Team Care” approach to chronic illness. She is accredited with St John of God Hospital in Ballarat.

Kate is passionate about the mandatory inclusion of massage in the management of cancer and other diseases, and she and is our newly appointed facilitator in Victoria.

Hayley Moeller - Australian Capital Territory Facilitator

Hayley MoellerPhone: 0407 206 088

hayley@oncologymassagetraining.com.au

Diploma Remedial Massage Therapy
Certified Oncology Massage Therapist
Certified Complex Lymphatic Therapist
Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Member AAMT

 

Hayley began her massage career in 2003 – studying for her Diploma in Remedial Massage whilst raising her two children. Hayley has had a long interest in massage and was thrilled to discover a vocation that she loves and that makes such a difference to people. Since then she has set up her own successful, private clinic from her home in Canberra.

In 2007 Hayley was contracted to ACT Palliative Care and for the past 5 years has worked at the Canberra Hospice and with patients on the home-based palliative care program. Hayley has a passion for working with palliative care and oncology patients and brings great skills, empathy and understanding to her patients and their varied illnesses. Hayley also works with the carers’ of patients and believes that massage is equally important and valuable to them, as they undertake their difficult role in caring for their loved one.

Hayley’s desire for knowledge and to provide excellence in her work led her to undertake post-graduate studies in Oncology Massage Training, completing all 4 Oncology Massage Modules as well as Complex Lymphatic Therapies. Hayley feels privileged to work in her specialised area, and is thrilled that massage therapy is so successful in helping to ease people’s pain and symptoms, during illness. Due to Hayley’s desire to spread knowledge and to have more skilled therapists in this area - she is currently an Oncology Massage Teacher-in-Training. Hayley is looking forward to teaching Oncology Massage Training in the Canberra region. Hayley is the Canberra Facilitator and is available for information and guidance.

Niki Ruane - Western Australia State Facilitator

Niki RuanePhone: 0420 292 632

niki@oncologymassagetraining.com.au

 

Niki’s passion and understanding for complimentary health started in 1984. She spent a month studying yoga at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in Poona, followed by many more months of living and working in ashrams across India. Since then she has aspired to take responsibility to live a healthy and more spiritually fulfilled life.

She has been a practicing Reflexologist, Aroma therapist and Remedial Massage Therapist since 1991 and is currently a member of Reflexology Association of Australia (RAoA) and the Australian Association of Massage (AAMT). Niki was a National Director of AAMT 2006-2010 and participated on their national Education and Training committee for three years.

Niki has delivered and facilitated courses in basic massage, deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, assessment skills, reflexology, aromatherapy and life challenging illnesses at community centres and for remedial massage students since 1994. She is currently employed by the Challenger Institute of Technology as the course coordinator for the Remedial Massage section. She has highly developed skills in curriculum interpretation and course development.

Niki’s was inspired by Eleanor Oystons speech at the inaugural AAMT conference in Canberra to attend a Massage Cancer and More Training. This involved working as a massage therapist on a 5 day residential programme at the Quest for Life Centre in 2005. A life changing event. Subsequently she has completed levels One – Three of the Oncology Massage Training and is currently working behind the scenes with the Oncology Massage Training team to achieve National Accreditation of the Oncology Massage Training Modules.

Niki believes that the integration of Complimentary and Orthodox medical treatment will be the future Health System of choice for all Australians and is inspired to assist that to happen.

 

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Kylie Ochsenbein - Administrator (National)

Kylie OchsenbeinPhone: 07 3378 3220,0410 486 767

kylie@oncologymassagetraining.com.au

Kylie is a customer service and administration specialist and has worked in management roles for the last 15 years. She specialises in managing organisational change and has worked for a variety of companies including Flightcentre, Toll, Colorado and David Jones. Managing service contracts at a national level, some of her clients have included the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Telstra, Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Geosciences Australia. 

Although Kylie occasionally misses the hustle and bustle of corporate life, she is enjoying her time at home with baby Jackson, born in May 2009, and is loving working from home.  Helping to develop systems and processes to better manage Oncology Massage Training through it’s growth of the past year and beyond has been exciting for her and she is looking forward to building the business. Kylie is responsible for all enrolment and administration duties for the group and can be contacted on her mobile 0410486767 or at home on 07 3378 3220.

 

Lyn Perkin - Oncology Massage therapist Counsellor 

Phone: 02 4334 6658 or 0427 622 227 (Call either no. or send a text)

Tuesday 3 - 7pm preferred, but can be negotiated

$50 per hour per session (if therapists call her, she can keep fees down)

Confidentially Guaranteed

 

Lyn is offering her services to support oncology massage therapists around Australia

Lyn began her career as a Physical Education teacher in high schools and in a facility for disadvantaged girls.

This led to Lyn working for the Anglican Counselling Service as a Girls Court Worker where she worked to resolve practical issues as well as counselling girls whom, for various reasons, were incarcerated.

Lyn’s next career phase, which lasted twenty-one years, was with the Department of Community Services as a District Officer and a District Manager.

After training in Gestalt counselling (Sydney Gestalt Centre) conflict resolution (Macquarie University) and communications (Western Sydney University) she commenced her own counselling practice. 15 years ago Lyn was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma of the bone marrow and was given 5 –10 years to live.

Soon after dealing with the challenges of medical treatment and a substantial life style change Lyn joined the Petrea King residential programmes at the Quest for Life Centre (QFL) as a counsellor.

Eleanor, who met Lyn soon after she joined the facilitation team, recognised the impact Lyn’s extensive counselling skills and enthusiasm had on the participants of the QFL programs and members of the team. Lyn remained a valued member of the QFL facilitation team for nine years. 

Lyn’s personal and professional experience enables her to have an understanding of the joys and challenges of working with folk experiencing cancer or cancer treatment.

Clemencia Barnes - Clinical Family Therapist, Counsellor, Spritual Consultant

Phone: 03 6391 8295 or 0459 138 006

(time to be negotiated via email addresss clem.barnes@bigpond.com)

$50 per hour per session (if therapists call her, she can keep fees down)

Confidentially Guaranteed

 

Clemencia is offering her services to support oncology massage therapists around Australia.

Clemencia began her career as a Counsellor in the Education Department in Melbourne after completing her University studies comprising a B.A., (Psychology/Behavioural Studies) B.S.W., (Theraupeautic Interventions) Dip.Ed.,Dip.Community Development.

When she moved to Tasmania she commenced work as a Clinical Family Therapist and Jungian Psychotherapist working in the Child and AdolescentPsychiatric Unit. In 1980 she commenced private practice in Tasmania working with individuals, couples and workshop groups.

She has worked with groups as various as Family Court Judge and practitioners, general practitioners, groups of teachers, lawyers, nurses, teachers, foster parents, Child and Family Workers, with ministers from various denomination and members of the Antartic Division. She has also worked in private enterprise.

While her passion has been in working with the whole family she early discovered that an understanding of the powerful influence from the ‘promptings’ of ‘the inner family’ repeating old messages in the mind of the individual had a huge impact on ‘stuck’ points in their lives. Most of us declare we will never be like our mother/father only to find how very like them we have often become!

Her practice now focuses on both the significance of an understanding of the Spirit within individuals when treatment of major physical and emotional illness is required and in an understanding that it is from within the mind of the individual that much trauma has it’s genesis.

“We can become what we think.”

Clemencia is looking forward to participating in the session of those working in the Oncology Massage Program.