©2008 Greet The Day | 200 Newport Center Drive, Suite 111, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | 949.544.1483
Greet The Day programs complement conventional medical care, and have provided thousands of professional volunteer hours of massage and bodywork for people with cancer.
Massage and bodywork therapies are increasingly being used, both in and outside of the clinical center setting, to improve quality of life and experience of treatment for people with cancer.
Clinical research supports the use of therapeutic massage in reducing pain, anxiety, constipation, fatigue and nausea; research evidence also shows evidence of increased serotonin and dopamine values, and improved immune system function.
Greet The Day Mission
Improving the quality of life
for people affected by cancer
through education, oncology
massage and restorative
bodywork.
Orange County, California
501 (c)(3) non-profit organization
Greet The Day Programs
Chemo Comfort, Infusion Center
Massage - Massage offered at
Infusion Centers during chemotherapy
treatment.
Spa Day Retreat - Group restorative
program providing a half-day retreat
for cancer survivors nearing the end
of their treatment.
Oncology Massage - Nationally
accredited education program that
prepares massage therapists,
aestheticians, and healthcare
professionals with the knowledge
and skills to provide safe and clinically
effective massage for people in, or
with a history of cancer treatment.
Greet The Day Testimonials
Spa Day Retreat
Actually, what was most amazing was that people would be so kind and generous in extending such care to strangers. You have helped heal the heart as well as touched the body. D.O.
Thank you for a moment’s peace in the chaos of cancer. M.J.
One of the unexpected aspects of cancer is how very much a simple touch results in constant unremitting pain. The cancer patient has to slowly build back to that trust that a touch will feel good again. Imagine what a sweet and strong experience to feel the warmth and power of your hands – and instead of pain, I felt euphoric, relaxed and hopeful. I feel so wonderful that your generosity will benefit so many who yearn for just a moment’s peace from the pain. Thank you. S.B.
It is so easy to get caught up in daily routine and cancer stress that I rarely take the time to relax, rejuvenate and most important, focus on healing! The yoga class, facial, and lunch you provided were “just what the doctor ordered” and an experience that I will treasure. J.B.
Women’s Cancer
Research Foundation
2008 Humanitarian Award
For her work with Greet The Day, Johnnette du Rand Kelly received the 2008 Humanitarian Award given by the Women’s Cancer Research Foundation of Newport Beach, CA.
This award was given in recognition for Chemo Comfort, the Greet The Day Infusion Center massage program.
With the invaluable assistance of Mona Kirylo, an oncology massage certified aesthetician, the Chemo Comfort program was initiated in 2006.
Greet The Day is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization improving quality of life for people affected by cancer through education, oncology massage and restorative touch.
Greet The Day Testimonials
Infusion Center Massage
Chemo Comfort
This is such a fantastic service. Just love it. Wish you had it every day. M.R.G.
This was the first massage I have ever had. Made my feet feel relaxed and made me feel good. J.B.
Tracy was very calming, her massage very soothing. This is an incredible service for patients. Thank you. L.A.P.
This is the best I have felt since my diagnosis. Thank you. No name
Thank you for your kind service. How reassuring your gentle touch was. Most soothing. V.R.T.
I have neuropathy in my feet and the acupressure reduced the pain in my toes. G.C.S.