Linda Mac Dougall
M.A. Psychology, B.A. Anthropology, Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapist
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Senior and Disability Health Issues Expert
Linda Mac Dougall Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Medically oriented massage, enzyme therapy, nutrition for seniors
- Career Focus
- Bodywork, teaching, training, writing, speaking, and researching health topics, business owner.
- Affiliation
- ABMP, Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses Association
This is where I am today:
I have recently published an e-book, "The 'S.P.I.R.I.T.' Method of Massage for Seniors", geared to both massage therapists and to anyone working with seniors and the disabled. I plan on speaking, training, mentoring, and teaching classes from my book and from my experiences with seniors and with a senior body. Since I have a background in psychology, there is a focus on understanding aging, the obstacles seniors enoucnter, their time of life, and the trials of aging minds and aging bodies.
I am a Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapist, and teach, train, speak, and coach toward healthy outcomes.
I have also done a training for SCE in Orange county on safety in the workplace. The perspective was unique as it focused on the personal responsibility of the worker, and the proper support of the feet so they were more stable in their daily activities.
This is the path I have taken to arrive there. I have been an
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities and Health Researcher for Hawaii's state Protection & Advocacy agency.
Administrator of two 15 bed homes for United Cerebral Palsy with 30+ staff
Member of the United Cerebral Palsy Training Team - Human relations areas:
Problem solving and Mediation
Counseling/ Educating/Training/Leadership Development
Hiring / Termination
Staff morale and advocacy for clients, staff, and guardians.
Community relations involving persons with disabilities, parents, vendors, consultants, service organizations, donors, Department of Health Services and Tri-Counties Regional Center.
Fund Raising
Internship: Vista del Mar Hospital in the Addictions Medicine Unit
11 years instructing and/or aiding in special education classrooms at Camarillo State Hospital with individuals having Autism, Department of Justice DD inmates, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, etc.
1 1/2 years in the juvenile justice system at Ventura School
Buena Ventura Academy for children with developmental disabilities
Houghton Home for individuals with developmental disabilities
With this background it has been a fairly easy transition to seniors with health issues, the injured, and those who have orthopedic or medical conditions such as fibromyalgia. It has been a privilege to gain the trust of such clients.
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Subjects That Need To Be Taught Before General Licensure
As an introduction to me and my vision for future massage graduates, I have to discuss what I have seen and experienced. Know that my background as an advocate for the disabled is one reaso I feel so strongly and want to see reform.
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***Seniors and the Benefits of Massage
I was asked to do an article on the benefits of massage, but these can be found anywhere on the net or off. But, then I rethought the topic and decided to give some studies on senior issues published by respected jou als. To these, I will add some other perspectives from my experiences.
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More Studies Supporting Massage Therapy
Massage studies help to tell us where our skills are effective, how much they are effective, for whom they are effective, how they are effective, and when they are effective. This helps the profession offer services that are most beneficial and helps clients get the best we can give. Studies can supply us with a sort of blueprint for our work with a variety of populations.
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Medicines, Side Effects, the Elderly, and Nutrient Loss
The older we get, the less enzymes and stomach acid we often have to fully process our foods. Many people start having reflux, gas, bloating, and general digestive distress. Going to the doctor often gets them prescriptions for various forms of aluminum antacids when it is often more acid, not less, that they need.
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***Interview with Rosi Goldsmith on Neuro-massage
I found Rosi one day while surfing the net looking for neurology and massage. I found her articles very interesting and decided to contact her. Her branch of massage I wish I had learned when younger, but had never heard of it. Until I found Rosi, I had no idea it existed or that training could be had. She was kind enough to allow an interview. It was postponed a few times due to family and personal matters. But, at long last, I offer this interview in hopes that those younger and interested will take up the challenge. 1. What is your background?
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***Self Care for Caretakers
1. What are problems caretakers experience? a. Stress- emotional, physical, spiritual b. Allowing others to drain their energy-boundaries c. Getting health care d. Caring for their spirit and attitude e. Not pursuing life goals/dreams f. Trouble understanding being responsible to others vs for others g. Making good choices-being present & aware in the moment h. Problems with self-respect or “other” respect 2. What problems come from not addressing stress?
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Medical Massage Interview with Candice Parker, LMT, MMP
Medical massage is a specialized branch of our profession. I am interviewing various branch representatives to show the array of potential directions we have as therapists. What is your background?
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***Interview with Sheila Alexandra, www.seniorspa.net
There seems to be a small community of senior massage providers, so it is great when one of us connects with another. She and I serve elders, but in different ways. 1. Background? I majored in health sciences, worked as a childcare worker in a group home program providing emergency & long term foster care, then as a rehabilitation therapist in a day treatment program for youth, spent many years in hospitality and had a small catering business. Massage has always been a hobby and going to massage school was my 'midlife crisis' career change.
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Independent Living Resources
Independent Living Resources for Individuals with Disabilities and Seniors. Holistic options, research, and products available. Massage site is www.macdougallconsulting.massagetherapy.com
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www.seniormassagegroup.com
http://www.seniormassagegroup.com/
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Linda Mac Dougall
I love the puzzle of the body, the body and mind interaction, and how nutrition supports both. If the mind and body are lacking what they need to thrive, the spirit is suffering as well. As they are but reflections of one another, what affects one will affect all for better or worse.
There have been cases of juvenile delinquents that ,when supported nutritionally, have become interested students. Some who have been lost in developmental delays have surfaced when yeasts, bacterial or viral infections, parasites, allergies, toxins or leaky gut problems have been identified and treated. And seniors with vascular dementia brought back through enzyme therapy.
We have to look in order to find. We have to question what is. We have to listen and observe. And we have to share what we know to those who follow so knowledge is not lost.
Contacting Linda Mac Dougall
805-202-6379
How to get started
The best way to get started with me is to speak with me. Ask your questions. Get a feel for who I am.
Use the contact information on this page and email or call now when your questions are fresh.
Other highlights
I represent a few very reputable nutritional companies. Designs for Health is a company whose supplements have been designed by natural doctors for their patients. Create an patient account on their site and name me as your practitioner so you can gain access to their catalogue.
I also work with systemic enzymes and have used them myself for many years to work pain free with my herniated disc. Contact me for further information of the many benefits of this foundational supplement and the brand that is effective.
I am now a rep for Forward Arch corrective orthotics. Supports all three foot arches and get the muscles to work again, strengthening the entire foot. No foot casts and not measured by shoe size, but by arch size. You stand straighter and pain goes away with proper alignment.
I have added Tate's All Natural Miracle Conditioner line of products with no mystery ingredients. LifeForce and their liquid products for easier absorption are also natural products that I represent.