EveryBODY deserves a massage WEST CORK

16/05/2021

23/10/2020

In line with Government Level 5 restrictions, with a very heavy heart I stopped treatments in Strand Road Clinic. Keep well everyone and hopefully see you all in December. :-) lots of dancing in our house this morning 😍

07/10/2020

Look what just arrived 😃 after quite a long wait.

As we are now in stage 3, CLIENTS SAFETY is PRIORITY. Strand Rd Clinic follows HSE guidelines, we are proud of high standards for cleaning and sanitation but now more than ever. Phone consultation/ medical history intake is required when possible. Face masks and temperature checks are required upon entering the clinic, and hand sanitizers are at hand. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
STAY SAFE ❤️

10/02/2016

Inspirational people/ inspirational day !!!
Lovely to be a part of such a wonderful positive event :-)

13/09/2013

Yesterday we asked the question "What's your favorite old-school massage myth?" Many topics came up, but there was one issue in particular we felt we should present today: The myth that massage spreads cancer.

It is very important to us at Anatomy In Motion that information found here can be supported by a variety of sources. In regards to cancer and massage - we support comments that said to be cautious, client centered, respecting relative contraindication and working with your client's doctors for permission and guidance. We also agree that it is important for the massage therapist to be trained in oncology massage to have advanced knowledge in this specific work. What we want to dispel was the direct statement "massage can spread cancer folks,that is not a myth". Massage does not spread cancer. And again, as the admin of this page we want to make sure those reading these comments have access to a variety of sources that support the facts.

We have posted these quotes and links in the comments of yesterdays thread and you can find them below.

"Unfortunately, it is a common myth that massage therapy, by increasing overall circulation, could contribute to the metastasis or spread of cancer. This myth has finally been questioned, thought through, and overturned in the literature in the last ten years or so." Breastcancer.org (http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/comp_med/ask_expert/2005_03/question_13)

"While massage appears promising for symptom management and improving quality of life, available scientific evidence does NOT support claims that massage slows or reverses the growth or SPREAD of cancer." American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/manualhealingandphysicaltouch/massage)

"The two main concerns of how massage therapy could spread cancer involved its effects on circulation and the cancer tumors. Research continues to dispute the original concerns that massage therapy can spread cancer. The support to dispute this myth grows each year through credible experts and numerous studies." William C. Handley Jr., LMT, Oncology Massage Therapist (http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=13542)

"No, it cannot. Massage of a solid tumor site should be avoided, but there is more to a person than a tumor site. An old myth warned that massage could, by raising general circulation, promote metastasis since tumor cells travel through blood and lymph channels. We now recognize that movement and exercise raise circulation much more than a brief massage can, and that routine increases in circulation occur many times daily in response to metabolic demands of our tissues. In fact, physical activity usually is encouraged in people with cancer; there is no reason to discourage massage or some form of skilled touch. Massage is practiced widely at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and growing numbers of hospitals around the country. Metastasis is not a concern; instead, patients and researchers report countless benefits.” Tracy Walton via this article: http://thrivingsurvival.com/2012/11/02/doesnt-massage-spread-cancer-the-myth-that-wouldnt-die/

12/08/2013

Clonakilty Charity Cycle takes place on Saturday 14th September, 2013. Registration now open. Proceeds are going to cancerconnect and CoAction this year to help them both with the incredible services they give and provide. C'mon, get registering :-)

02/08/2013

time for a quick chat before the storm :)

Thanks to our massage therapists Anna and Meadbh who restored our runners and walkers to prestine condition :)

30/07/2013

Smiles all around:)
Congrats to Waterfront Ultra Marathon for organising a great event!!!

30/07/2013

A perfect start to a perfect day at the Waterfront Ultra Marathon on the 27th of July 2013 in Courtmacsherry.
What a pleasure to be a part of the crew and team up with Meadbh O'Leary Physical Therapyt to treat tired legs at the finish line :)
It was an amazing day, great buzz and family atmosphere. Thanks for inviting me to be a part of your team Waterfront Ultra Marathon :) :) :)

A perfect start to a perfect day at the inaugural Waterfront Ultra Marathon in Courtmacsherry, West Cork on the 27th of July 2013.

26/06/2013

Please share and support. What an amazing idea, well done Meadbh and Charlotte!!!

Your donation could save a life...... or the life of one of your family or friends....

22/03/2013

Hi everyone. Please, we really need any support you can give. With the bad weather money collected so far today is significantly less than last year, and we're worried that without more support we won't reach our €3.4m target and continue to be able to fund our free, nationwide care, information and support services next year.

Support us by texting DAFF to 50300 to donate €4, buying a virtual daffodil on Facebook, making a donation on our website www.cancer.ie or buying a daffodil from our volunteers on the street, like these two brave souls trying not to get soaked on O'Connell Street earlier.