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Greet The Day

The Science and Art of Touch

Greet The Day Instructors

Johnnette du Rand Kelly LMT, NCTMB, S4OM, MLD

Johnnette works in close collaboration with several Orange County, CA, cancer centers, and has been the coordinator and trainer for their oncology massage programs since 2003. Her approach to oncology massage education emphasizes the importance of evidence-based bodywork, the value of working as a team with clinical staff, and recognizing that healing can happen without a cure. Greet The Day co-founder and Society for Oncology Massage Charter Member, Johnnette was recognized for her contribution to the field of oncology massage in the clinical setting with a 2008 award from the Women’s Cancer Research Foundation.

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Sarah Hoeven LMT, NCTMB, S4OM

Sarah Hoeven has experience as an educator in the clinical and corporate environments. She has provided education and training facilitation since 1993, working specifically with oncology and medically sensitive education since 2008. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Sarah holds two bachelors of art degrees in the fields of communications and drama.Teaching GTD’s Oncology Workshop and Practicum, Sarah was one of the first Lead Therapists for GTD’s Chemo Comfort Touch program, mentoring therapists to best practice in multiple infusion centers served by the program.

Jacki Sellers LMT, NCTMB, S4OM, MLD

Jacki Sellers has been an educator for over 30 years, first in the field of music education and performance - including 13 years at the college level - and now in the specialized discipline of oncology massage. Jacki has over 500 hours in hands-on experience, continuing education, and teaching in the field of oncology massage. She is a professional member of the Society for Oncology Massage, and nationally certified in massage, bodywork and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. As Lead Therapist for Greet The Day's Chemo Comfort Touch Infusion Center massage program, Jacki mentors volunteers, new and seasoned, as they provide foot and hand massage for people receiving chemotherapy. Her dream is to see oncology massage in the Infusion Center become a regular component to cancer care everywhere.