ArcoIris Newsletter

Vol.1 No.2

One in 3

The One-in-Three forum for Complementary Therapies at
The Segal Cancer Centre presents

Massage Therapy: Much More Than
a Relaxing Experience

With Sandra Avendano and Martin Picard
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Did you know that massage therapy is one of the earliest known forms of medical treatments? Learn about its long history, and discover scientific evidence supporting it as an effective, modern-day treatment. Find out why cancer patients are also increasingly using therapeutic massage to enhance their quality of Life.
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Sandra Avendano B.Com, B.Ed, M.A is a Registered
Massage Therapist and Personal Trainer with over 14 years experience in the field of health and wellness. She is a
co-owner of Arcoiris Refined Massotherapies.


Martin Picard

Martin Picard is a final-year Ph.D. candidate in the
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
at McGill University. He is also a Canadian Institute of Health
Research (CIHR) fellow in Psychosocial Oncology and in Systems Biology at McGill University.


The One-in-Three Educational Forum for Complementary Therapies has a mandate to raise awareness about the
benefits of integrative and complementary medicine in the realm of cancer care and cancer prevention.

Free lecture

Seats for this unique event are first come,
first served, so be sure to arrive early.
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Lecture will be given in English.
French questions will be most welcome

Monday, November 21st
at 7:00 p.m.

Lecture will take place at the
Jewish General Hospital
Block Amphitheatre (B-106)

3755 Cote St. Catherine Road
Montreal, Quebec
Free parking available for this event in
the Pavilion H parking lot