HCP Referral

HCP Referral Form

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Galway Cancer Support Centre

Laurena Mitchell

Laurena worked for many years as a Senior Executive Officer in Galway City Council and holds vast experience in Housing, Finance and Planning services. In the various roles, Laurena has worked closely and built strong relationships with other service providers (both statutory and voluntary bodies). This has given her a great insight and understanding into […]

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Noel Hernon

Noel Hernon is a qualified Art Therapist with a background in art and design. Graduating with an MSc in Art Therapy from Munster Technological University, Noel is a professional member of the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT) and has been working at Cancer Care West since 2024. Noel has a strong interest in supporting individuals affected by

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Elaine Grehan

Elaine Grehan qualified in manual lymph drainage and decongestive lymphatic therapy at the Dr. Vodder Schule in Austria in 2007. She has been treating cancer related secondary lymphoedema both privately and in cancer care centres since then and joined Cancer Care West in 2014. Elaine’s philosophy is to facilitate patients in managing their own condition,

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Áine Delaney

Áine Delaney Acupuncturist, SRN, Lic. Ac. Áine Delaney is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Acupuncturist with over twenty years of clinical experience. She is a professional member of the Acupuncture Council of Ireland and holds qualifications in Acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Ireland, Nanjing University in China, and the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

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Anne Buckley

In 2006, Anne founded the Galway and Western Region Irish Brain Tumour Support. She holds a B.A. in Spirituality and Pastoral Care from the University of Wales as well as certificates in counselling and related areas from UCD, The Irish Hospice Foundation and Waverley College, Surrey. She offers individual support to people affected by a

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Alark Lopez

Alark Lopez is a professional dancer and violinist who started ballet and violin at 7 years old. Now based in Galway, she teaches Latin dance and music internationally. She proudly represents Ireland at the Sara Panero Ladies International Team Events.

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Justina McElligott

Justina McElligott qualified as a massage therapist in 1995 and has been working with Cancer Care West since 2009. She is a member of the Irish Massage Therapist Association. She holds a diploma in Ki Massage, awarded by IHCA and holds certificates in Physiology and Anatomy from City and Guilds London. In 2008, she undertook

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Claire O’Grady

Claire is a member of the National Register of Reflexology of Ireland. She has been working in the complementary therapy field for over 10 years in both her own private practice and with Cancer Care West. Over the years Claire has completed specific training in Reflexology and Cancer Care in both Ireland and the UK.

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Pauline Berkeley

Pauline has been teaching yoga and mindfulness to people impacted by cancer since 2009. She joined the team at Cancer Care West in 2019. The classes she facilitates are structured to suit the needs of the client and are client-led. Offering support and care, these classes aim to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Practicing

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Maria O’Connor

Maria holds a B.Sc. in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Limerick and an ITEC diploma in Aerobics & Gym Instruction. She has worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years in both Dublin and Galway as a freelance personal trainer and physical activity coordinator.  Maria holds a dual role at

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