Episode 3: Understanding You Matter with Eryn Price
In this episode of Investment of Self, Kathy talks with Eryn Price, an oncology massage therapist. Eryn discusses the lack of resources for patients undergoing breast and chest surgery and the development of her video home care support program. She emphasizes the significance of a human-centric approach to treating patients and promoting self-care.
They discuss the transformative power of massage therapy and the promotion of self-love and resilience. The goal for Eryn is to have a trained oncology massage therapist in every town in North America to help patients feel less isolated and alone in their journey. Tune in to hear more about the power of prehabilitation, post-surgery care, and building resilience through self-care.
In this episode, Kathy and Eryn discuss:
Importance of Prehabilitation Treatment for People Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Education on Self-Care to Promote Healing
The importance of healthcare professionals, including massage therapists, working together to fill the gap
How small actions help build resilience
How massage therapy help patients recover from surgery or trauma
More About Eryn Price and The Mastectomy Guide
Eryn Price is a registered massage therapist in BC, Canada and has been in the healing arts for about 25 years. She is passionate about bringing resources to underserved populations and liberating the breast area from the taboos that have surrounded it for millennia. As the Founder of The Mastectomy Guide, she is on a mission to provide training, education and support for both therapists and patients navigating the impactful breast and chest surgery process, filling the gaps in society so everyone has the resources that they need.
Eryn's upcoming “Science of Scar Tissue: Changeable not Breakable” course in Sept. 22/23, 2023 in Vancouver. This is a chance to learn in depth what scar tissue is and how to work with it in a mindful, human-centric way for optimal healing and transformation. Link to learn more:
Watch Eryn on her Youtube Channel: /@mastectomyguide
Join Eryn's FB Group: Mastectomy Guide for Healthcare Professionals (for those professionals interested in joining a like-minded community)
Visit Eryn’s website
Find an Oncology Massage Therapist
Contact Eryn at info@mastectomyguide.com
Connect with Kathy Washburn:
To learn more about Kathy and her coaching services, head over to: https://kathywashburn.net/
To schedule a free consultation with Kathy visit: https://kathywashburn.net/contact
Follow Kathy on Instagram: @kathywashburndotnet
Sign Up for Kathy’s On Demand Anchored Hope Course: https://kathy-washburn.teachable.com/p/anchored-hope