Oncology Massage Fund
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My name is Miles Berdache and I offer Oncology Massage and Oncology Safe Spa Treatments in Chico, CA. In March 2013, I began training under Isabel Atkins in the only state certified 300 hour comprehensive Oncology Massage Program in Davis, CA. and I completed the program in October 2014. In August 2013 I helped create the Oncology Massage Program at Enloe Cancer Center, providing Reflexology Massage to patients in the Infusion Center and I continue to offer Oncology Services on a sliding scale in my private practice.
Oncology Massage is an approach to Massage Therapy that is based in both compassion and specialized massage protocols to help people manage their experience with cancer. Review of the scientific literature indicates Oncology Massage helps improve quality of life, including: increased relaxation, better sleep function, increased immunity, reduced anxiety, pain management, increased energy, less fatigue, digestion discomfort, decreased nausea, relief from diarrhea & constipation and minimized peripheral neuropathy.
The only obstacle is that Oncology Massage is still considered an "alternative therapy" and is not covered by any insurance, so the cost is out of pocket for cancer patients. I do try to help the financial burden by offering Oncology Services on a sliding scale, but I am limited to how many clients I can see and still keep my dream alive.
This is why I am reaching out to the Go Fund Me community. I would like to raise $5000 to help offset the cost for Oncology Massage clients by continuing my sliding scale program. I would use the $5000 fund to make up the difference for my regular Massage pricing. I estimate that $5000 would provide massages for about 200 visits/clients, which is an amazing start. I will be posting the fund and when it is accessed on my website: milesberdache.com, so that your generocity can be monitored by all interested in its success.
It is my great honor and privledge to work with the Oncology Community and with your help I can continue offering this much needed service to my community on a sliding scale.
Thank you,
Miles Berdache
Oncology Massage is an approach to Massage Therapy that is based in both compassion and specialized massage protocols to help people manage their experience with cancer. Review of the scientific literature indicates Oncology Massage helps improve quality of life, including: increased relaxation, better sleep function, increased immunity, reduced anxiety, pain management, increased energy, less fatigue, digestion discomfort, decreased nausea, relief from diarrhea & constipation and minimized peripheral neuropathy.
The only obstacle is that Oncology Massage is still considered an "alternative therapy" and is not covered by any insurance, so the cost is out of pocket for cancer patients. I do try to help the financial burden by offering Oncology Services on a sliding scale, but I am limited to how many clients I can see and still keep my dream alive.
This is why I am reaching out to the Go Fund Me community. I would like to raise $5000 to help offset the cost for Oncology Massage clients by continuing my sliding scale program. I would use the $5000 fund to make up the difference for my regular Massage pricing. I estimate that $5000 would provide massages for about 200 visits/clients, which is an amazing start. I will be posting the fund and when it is accessed on my website: milesberdache.com, so that your generocity can be monitored by all interested in its success.
It is my great honor and privledge to work with the Oncology Community and with your help I can continue offering this much needed service to my community on a sliding scale.
Thank you,
Miles Berdache
Organizer
Miles Berdache
Organizer
Chico, CA