I am an associate member of the Irish Massage Therapist’s Association (IMTA) and am CIBTAC/ITEC qualified. In 1982 I obtained my CIBTAC Diploma and practiced beauty and massage therapy for Coiffeur Trans Ocean, then the largest cruise line spa operator in the world. I worked on various cruise lines for 5 years .When I returned to Ireland,  I took an ITEC qualification in stone therapy and sports massage and attended an intensive training programme for oncology massage. The last 10 years has seen numerous studies designed and undertaken to evaluate oncology massage. The role of complementary therapies in cancer care has transformed the way many patients cope with illness and related side effects. Massage is an effective and highly appreciated therapy for cancer patients and their families. It is physically and emotionally relaxing, it reduces stress and it provides substantial comfort. I am delighted that I can offer this additional modality to my treatments. I have also completed a 5 day intensive seminar on Orthopedic Massage which can be incorporated into sports/deep tissue massage depending on your presenting condition. Visit www.orthomassage.net for additional information on “The Cutting Edge” in Orthopaedic & Sports Massage  by author and international lecturer James Waslaski. In the past I have worked with a number of GAA Senior football teams, providing pre/post sports massage, taping and strapping and pitchside first aid on match day and training sessions.