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Facilitators of the Retreats and Support Groups:
 | Janie Brown, R.N., M.S.N., M.A. (Psych.)
Has worked with people with cancer and their families for over 20 years
including several years at the B.C. Cancer Agency as a Clinical Nurse
Specialist and for the last 12 years in her counselling practice. She presents
and teaches widely on issues related to cancer and facilitates support groups
and retreats for people with cancer, their families and friends and health
care professionals. Janie is the Executive Director and founder of Callanish
Society. |
| Daphne Lobb, M.D., C.C.F.P.
Is a family physician and Medical Director of the Palliative Care Program at
St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver. She teaches and lectures widely on the many
issues related to living well with cancer and is committed to helping people
find ways to maintain high quality of life. Daphne is dedicated to bringing
humanity back into medicine. |
| Maryliz Smith, B.Mus., M.Mus.
Is a musician, composer, music educator and international performance artist.
She uses sound and music to evoke deep relaxation and healing. Marilyz is also
a certified clinical hypnotherapist and counsellor and a long time
practitioner and teacher of Qigong. She come to the retreats from Mill Valley,
California. |
| Gilly Heaps, B.Ed., M.A., R.C.C.
Is a counsellor at Delta Hospice of adults and children, and facilitates
relaxation and support groups. Gilly respects the value that comes from
incorporating creative visualization & relaxation into her work. In addition,
she has a small private practice specializing in sandtray therapy. Gilly had
breast cancer over 10 years ago and has experienced both conventional and
complementary therapies. |
| Kathy Fell, B.S.Ed, R.N.C.P.
Is a registered nutritionist who, with Carol Sutcliffe
leads a dedicated team in the kitchen to provide healthy, organic meals.
Kathy works with many people living with cancer offering nutritional analysis
and support. Carol works at the Integrative Healing Arts Clinic in
Vancouver as a clinical
associate. Kathy & Carol provide a practical and knowledgeable approach to
food and nutrition. |
| Tessa Cherniavsky, RMT
Is a registered massage therapist with a massage and Breema
Therapy practice in Vancouver. She is trained in bodywork techniques from a
variety of cultures that support and enhance relaxation and well-being.
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Gretchen Ladd, B.A., B.F.A., D.V.A.T.I
Is a visual artist and art therapist. She works with groups and individuals
using art as a tool for insight and healing. Gretchen provides art therapy for
retreats as well as city programs in the Callanish studio in Vancouver.
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