Eryka Callaghan
Registered Massage Therapist
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
While working in hospitals, long term care and hospices in Canada and the UK, Eryka developed a passion for healthcare profession but took a break to operate a home daycare while raising her four children. Eryka chose massage therapy as her second career to fulfill her passion for providing patient-centered care in a health care setting.
Education & Courses
Algonquin College - Registered Massage Therapy
2018 - 2021
Algonquin College's Massage Therapy program prepares students to have the knowledge, skills and judgement to provide safe, competent and ethical care. Students learn about anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, professional communication, ethics, jurisprudence in healthcare, massage theory and massage practice skills. As well as, participate in lab exercises and student clinic, fine tuning their skills in:
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conducting clinical assessments
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formulating comprehensive clinical impressions
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creating client-centred treatment plans
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providing safe and ethical massage therapy care
Michigan University - Thoracic Oncology
September 2022 - present
This course provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary introduction to state of the art approaches in the care of patients with thoracic malignancies, including various types of lung cancers and esophageal cancers. Didactic material will cover epidemiology, screening and diagnosis, staging, imaging, radiation therapy, systemic therapy, surgery, psychiatry, and patient support topics.
Vodder - Advanced Body
May 2026
This 4 day course focuses on improving and upgrading the practitioners skills and knowledge. Advanced theory and current research is given. The participants are encouraged to share their experiences with MLD. Applications for practice are shown including MLD for pre- and post-cosmetic surgery, scar treatment, cellulite, weight reduction, dermatological indications and skin care.
Postsurgical Massage Therapy and Scar Management
May 2026
This course looks at all scars, regardless of the type, and how scar tissue ‘constructs’ us back together when tissue integrity has been interrupted. If the wound healing/scar formation process goes askew, problematic/pathophysiological scars can form. Using a critical thinking approach we will dive into what influences the outcome and how early massage/manual therapy intervention can temper/prevent problematic scarring and how to facilitate meaningful changes in mature problematic scar presentations.
Vodder - Applied MLD
November 2024
This is a 4-day classroom course. There are many applications of MLD, apart from those for patients with edema and in this course, clinical indications for MLD are taught for patients with a functional lymph vessel system. These include whiplash, burns, migraines, tinnitus, CRPS, stroke, supination trauma for the ankle, knee arthroplasty, cruciate ligament repair, adhesive capsulitis and hip pathologies. A practical exam is given at the end of this course and successful completion enables certification in Applied MLD from the Dr. Vodder Academy/School – International
Klose Training - Elastic Taping for Lymphedema
November 2023
This course will teaches how to safely and effectively utilize the techniques of elastic taping on patients with lymphedema. After an introduction to the history and theory of elastic taping, students learn techniques of elastic taping for patients with lymphedema of the upper and lower extremity and/or difficult-to-bandage areas such as the trunk, breast and head & neck.
Vodder - Lymphedema
June 2022
This 9 day course includes 2 days of theory and 7 days practical, totaling 73 hours. Theory covers the pathophysiological background of edemas, in general, is covered as well as lymphedema and lipedema. Indications, contraindications and differential diagnosis of edema is explained. Practical includes the correct application of Combined Decongestive Therapy (CDT). This includes MLD, compression therapy (bandages & garments), edema exercises and skin care. Applications include treatment of upper and lower extremity lymphedema, lipedema, chronic venous insufficiency edema and head & neck edema. Successful completion of theory and practical exams enables certification from the Dr. Vodder Academy/School – International.
MacQuarie University -Lymphoedema: Monitoring & Intervention After Breast Cancer
May 2022
This is an intermediate course covering lymphoedema, lymphatic physiology and anatomy, assessment and treatment, as well as utilises case studies to understand the prospective surveillance and early intervention model of care in breast cancer rehabilitation.
Klose Training - Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
February 2022
This course provides essential knowledge of outpatient therapeutic approaches in breast cancer care. A comprehensive review of current diagnostic, surgical, radiation, reconstructive and medical oncologic management for breast cancer is included. Special attention is given to the evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment of axillary web syndrome (cording) and postural and scapular dysfunction as well as upper-quadrant soft-tissue changes following breast cancer surgery and radiation therapy. An up-to-date review of recent research findings regarding breast cancer-related lymphedema is presented.
Vodder - Manual Lymphaic Drainage
October 2021
The foundation course is Level 1 Practical. This 4-day classroom course covers the original basic Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) strokes and their application to each body part, including neck, face, arms, legs, nape, back, buttocks, chest and abdomen.
This class consists of 32 practical hours and 45 hours of independent study.
Previous Learning
Ottawa Breastfeeding Buddies
2008 - 2016
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Breastfeeding and the New Mom (and Dad!)
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Support of Breastfeeding Families
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Breastfeeding in Canada
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Breastfeeding in Different Cultures
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Post Partum Depression - Red Flags
NurseTrain UK
2003-2006
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Nursing Auxillary
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Level 3
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Healing Hands in Health Care
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Providing Care in Hospice
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Cancer Care
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Nursing Palliative Care
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Geriatric Care in Care Homes
Algonquin College
2000 - 2001
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Personal Support Worker
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Patient Care Assistant
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Clinic Location:
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1900 Merivale Road, Unit 102
Ottawa, ON K2G 4N4
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NOTE: When booking for Lymphedema/Lipedema assessment it is recommended that you book at least 2-3 follow up appointments 2-4 weeks apart. My schedule books up quickly, and most treatment plans require a few follow-up appointments. Not booking ahead may lead to lengthy gaps in treatments.
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