Dominique is the Clinical Director of Oncology Massage at JCC Manhattan’s Cancer Care Massage Program. Dominique studied at the Swedish Institute and became a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist in 2008. Her work integrates Swedish massage, Craniosacral Therapy, myofascial release, active release technique, Reiki, and Reflexology, in which she holds a National Board Certification. She also has extensive training in oncology massage, including Massage for the Cancer Patient level I and II through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Hospital-Based Massage Therapy for Seriously Ill Patients through Mount Sinai’s Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute.
Dominique has extensive experience as a senior massage therapist at the Dubin Breast Center and at the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City as well as her private work specializing in safe massage for people diagnosed with cancer during all phases of treatment, including survivor-ship and end of life.
A member of the Society For Oncology Massage, the American Massage Therapy Association, and the International Association of Healthcare Practitioners.
She firmly believes life is a mystery to be present to, explore, learn to trust, and enjoy. She does not see a human being as a machine. Therefore, does not consider herself a fixer but rather a mystery walking companion. Dominique uses her knowledge and abilities to create the best possible conditions to bring about healing. She approaches her work with respect and compassion.