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Sherry Lebed Davis, CLMT/ MTTRAINER OF INSTRUCTORS Sherry Lebed Davis is one of the foremost authorities on the use of movement for the healing and prevention of complications from breast cancer surgery and other related treatments. She is the co-founder, with Dr. Marc Lebed and Dr. Joel Lebed, of Healthy-Steps, moving you to better health with The Lebed Method. Widely respected authorities, such as Dr. Susan M. Love, Saskia R.J. Thaidens, executive director of The National Lymphedema Network, Dr. Clifford Hudis from Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, Dr. Bert Peterson from Beth Israel Hospital, Dr. Laura Morris, from Goshen General Hospital and many more recommend Healthy-Steps to their patients. Sherry has authored the Book: "Thriving after Breast Cancer, Essential Healing Exercises for Body and Mind"; The video: "Focus on Healing through Movement and Dance for the Breast Cancer Survivor"; and the DVD: "The Lebed Method Focus on Healing" a video program for anyone who wants to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. |
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Lise Houle, CLMT/ MTTRAINER OF INSTRUCTORS Lise est formatrice instructrice certifiée pour le programme de la Méthode Lebed ainsi que la première instigatrice francophone. Elle a reçu toutes ses certifications auprès de la Fondatrice Sherry Lebed Davis. Sa passion pour ce programme a débuté en 2003, lors d’un atelier d’information offert par Sherry Lebed Davis au Congrès sur le lymphoedème organisé par AQL (L’Association Québécoise du lymphoedème). Étant elle-même une jeune survivante d’un cancer du sein et au prise avec un lymphoedème, sa mission était de promouvoir le programme et le rendre accessible aux francophones du Québec ainsi qu’au reste du Canada. Depuis 2003, Lise encourage le mieux être physique et psychologique auprès des survivantes d’un cancer du sein, jeunes et moins jeunes, ainsi qu’auprès de personnes vivant avec des conditions chroniques…. Des mouvements thérapeutiques offerts en groupe, véhiculés à travers la musique, la danse, le rire et le plaisir. Depuis 2005, elle offre des formations pour l’obtention d’une certification en tant qu’instructeur (trice) de la Méthode Lebed ainsi que des ateliers d’informations et conférences en français et anglais auprès d’associations, hôpitaux lors de levées de fonds et conférences annuelles sur le cancer du sein. Lise est très impliquée à supporter et appuyer la conscientisation à la cause du cancer du sein et du lymphoedème. Pour informations, communiquez avec Lise Houle Clmt au 819-372-1058 ou à methodelebed@videotron.ca Lise is a Certified Lebed Method instructor, trainer and public speaker as well as the first french speaking teacher of this program. She received all her certifications from Sherry Lebed Davis, the founder. Lise’s passion for the Lebed Method began in 2003 when she met Sherry Lebed Davis for the first time at a LAQ congress (Lymphedema Association of Quebec) in Montreal. Being a young breast cancer survivor herself and living with lymphedema, Lise felt very strongly that it was imperative this program be made readily available in French throughout Quebec and the rest of Canada. Since 2003, she has been promoting both physical and psychological wellbeing to cancer survivors of all ages as well as those living with chronic illnesses … Through her classes in therapeutic movements, supported with music, dancing, laughter and fun. Since 2005, Lise has been training students who want to become a certified trainer for the Lebed Method . She gives presentations and workshops in both French and English to associations, hospital fund raisings, and annual conferences on breast cancer. Lise is very involved in supporting causes that promote breast cancer and lymphedema awareness. For more information, contact Lise Houle Clmt at 819-372-1058 or methodelebed@videotron.ca |
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Diane Ouellette Barnaby, RN, CLMTATRAINER OF INSTRUCTORS Diane is a certified instructor and trainer for Healthy Steps offering 3-day Certification trainings and the 1 Day Children's Certification Training Program,"Creative Rhythms for Children". She has taught the Lebed Method since 2004 in many cancer centers,wellness centers, institutions and facilities in Massachusetts. Diane owns and directs a Body Wellness Company in Massachusetts, teaching Stott Pilates conditioning and ballet,modern and jazz dance for over 30 years. Diane incorporates her medical skills as a Program Director an RN case manager for a breast,cervical, colorectal,and prostate cancer screening program in Central Massachusetts. Her love for movement and teaching in different areas has always been physically, mentally, and emotionally rewarding for her. She is very enthusiastic and committed to share this program with those individuals who benefit the most from its therapeutic results. |
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Julia Williams, CLMTTRAINER OF INSTRUCTORS Julia is a Lebed Method instructor who trained with the first group of European instructors in 2005, in 2007 she trained with Sherry Lebed and became the Lebed Method instructor trainer for the UK, offering training sessions throughout the UK . Julia is also a natural health therapist qualified in aromatherapy, reflexology, massage and iridology and has been teaching yoga for the past 12 years and teaching diploma courses in complementary therapies in higher education for 4 years. Julia has been working in the clinical field since qualifying as a practitioner in 1993 and worked for 6 years at University College London Hospital as a therapist in the haematology directorate and for the last 4 years in Trinity Hospice in London teaching yoga, the Lebed Method and providing therapies to patients and carers. Julia has always loved dance and movement and taught both children and adults for several years in the 1980.s. The Lebed Method combines her love for movement, dance and music providing an exciting way to assist clients with lymphodema and those with a need for gentle, focussed exercise in a safe and fun environment. Julia is based in South London. |
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Janet Capstick, CLMTTRAINER OF INSTRUCTORS Hi, my name is Janet Capstick and I am an experienced, qualified, professional Body and HealthCare Therapist with special interest in Cancer and Dementia patients, their Carers and the Elderly. I have an established Complementary Therapy Practice called ”The Timeless Partnership” and work along side my co-director Jacky Buller. We receive NHS referrals for our CT service to help cancer patients and carers. Clients can be referred at any stage in their cancer journey - from initial diagnosis to full recovery or palliative care. Working along side the cancer patient has highlighted to me the many emotional and physical problems associated with lymphodema and the need for much more lymphodema awareness. As soon as I heard about the Lebed method - Focus on Healing I knew it would be of benefit for all my clients. I am very excited to be able to offer Lebed exercise classes at several locations in Worcestershire, Shropshire and Birmingham. My company also provides group based complementary therapy sessions for Help the Aged and The Alzheimer Society as well as providing therapeutic massage for residents and staff at Residential Care and Nursing homes. I believe The Lebed Method is an excellent and fun way of providing the opportunity for The Timeless Partnership to achieve our aims in helping all our clients, regardless of physical ability, age or ethnicity with both their physical and emotional needs to gain a better quality of life. |
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Katharina Hesse, CLMTTRAINER OF INSTRUCTORS Kat is a certified Lebed Method Trainer, Instructor and a certified Creative Rhythms for Children instructor. In addition to teaching the Lebed Method, she also teaches Pilates for rehabilitation and is a qualified exercise specialist for those with chronic backache. Kat graduated with a BSc in Life Sciences from the University of Westminster and a Masters degree in Education from the Institute of Education. She taught undergraduates and postgraduates at several London universities for more than a decade and worked as a journalist for numerous years. She has worked in the Health and Fitness industry for many years. Kat is based in Suffolk and London. |
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Bonnie Vermillion, CLMTTRAINER OF INSTRUCTORS I live in the quickly growing rural county of Culpeper, VA just south of the Metropolitan D.C. area. I've worked in the retirement field with assisted living senior adults for over 15 years. In 1998 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a mastectomy, and was very fortunate to make a rapid recovery. I developed Lymphedema in 2002.While researching the condition I located The Lebed Method webpage and did the exercise program from the CD. I was trained as an instructor in 2007 by Sherry Lebed Davis. I now teach the aqua, seated, and standing version of the exercise. I became a CLMT in 2010. Thriving is great! |
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Laura Dowell, CLMTTRAINER OF INSTRUCTORS Laura Dowell, Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education 1978, Stephens College, Columbia, MO. Bachelor of Health Science, Physical Therapy 1982, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. She practiced Physical Therapy in Columbia, MO from 1982 to 1999. She moved to St. Louis, MO in 1999 where she currently resides. Laura started her career in movement and geriatrics by working in a nursing home while in high school. She has devoted most of her professional career to the geriatric population in a variety of settings including the VA hospital, acute medical/orthopedic/rehabilitation hospitals and SNF/LTC facilities. As Therapy Coordinator at the Alexian Brothers PACE program, St. Louis, MO, she collaborated with a nurse and a certified Lebed instructor to complete a pilot study to determine the effects of Lebed on balance and gait in the elderly. The pilot data shows progress in the participant's objective measures for balance and gait. The seniors loved the physical and social benefits of The Lebed Method and Laura did too! Laura is certified in The Lebed Method in Feb 2009 and offering The Lebed Method to more of the participants at PACE, the residents of our sister nursing homes and wherever doors might be open to offer this exciting method in the future. |
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Jackie Buller, CLMTTRAINER OF INSTRUCTORS Hi, my name is Jackie Buller and I am an experienced, qualified, professional Body and HealthCare Therapist with special interest in Cancer and Dementia patients, their Carers and the Elderly. I have an established Complementary Therapy Practice called”The Timeless Partnership” and work along side my co-director Janet Capstick. We receive NHS referrals for our CT service to help cancer patients and carers. Clients can be referred at any stage in their cancer journey from initial diagnosis to full recovery or palliative care. Working along side the cancer patient has highlighted to me the many emotional and physical problems associated with lymphodema and the need for much more lymphodema awareness. As soon as I heard about Healthy Steps/the Lebed method - Focus on Healing I knew it would be of benefit for all my clients. I am very excited to be able to offer Lebed exercise classes at several locations in Worcestershire, Shropshire and Birmingham. My company also provides group based complementary therapy sessions for Help the Aged and The Alzheimer Society as well as providing therapeutic massage for residents and staff at Residential Care and Nursing homes. I believe Healthy Steps/The Lebed Method is an excellent and fun way of providing the opportunity for The Timeless Partnership to achieve our aims in helping all our clients, regardless of physical ability, age or ethnicity with both their physical and emotional needs to gain a better quality of life. |