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Aromatherapy, Massage and Relaxation in Cancer Care

By Dr Peter A. Mackereth & Ann Carter &
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Publisher Description

Aromatherapy, massage and relaxation are three of the most commonly used therapies in cancer care. This book offers an integrated approach to using these therapies and provides an evidence-based foundation for complementary therapists working in cancer care settings. International in its scope, the book provides essential information about the ethical and professional context in which therapists can practice and vital facts regarding medical treatment and potential side effects.

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About Dr Peter A. Mackereth

Dr Peter Mackereth was Clinical Lead for Complementary Therapies and Smoking Cessation as The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester prior to his retirement, and he is still involved with research and educational work there. He is a registered nurse and has worked in intensive care, neurology and oncology. Peter has published widely on complementary therapies and is a reviewer for a number of journals.

Ann Carter has worked as a therapist and teacher in cancer care settings since she qualified as an Aromatherapist in 1989. She has worked as Senior Therapist and Co-Lead in Education for The Integrative Therapies Training Programme at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester. Ann runs courses for complementary therapists through the UK and Ireland.

Ann Carter

Ann Carter BA Dip. Health Ed Cert. Ed Cert. NLP Dip NM*
Ann's background is in teaching and training and she has worked in supportive and palliative settings since 1991. In addition to being a complementary therapist, Ann's roles have included Complementary Therapy Coordinator at St. Ann's Hospice in Manchester from 2000 to 2008, and from 2008-2014, she was a Senior Therapist at the Christie Hospital. Together with Peter Mackereth, Ann has played a major role in developing training courses for complementary therapists in cancer care. She continues to teach HEARTS to complementary therapists and other health care professionals throughout the UK, and has recently introduced a specially designed HEARTS teacher training course. Ann has also contributed numerous articles to complementary therapy journals and has co-edited 3 books, two of which are related to complementary therapies in cancer care.
* Dip. NM is a life coaching qualification

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