Fascial knowledge 25 years from now, on our shoulders

Eleanor Oyston has forged a distinguished career transition from medical technology to integrative healthcare. With extensive experience in diagnostic cytology and developmental neuroscience, she pivoted mid-career to become a Dip RM and Bowen Therapist. Establishing a clinical practice in Canberra, she also became a pathophysiology instructor for massage students. Eleanor's impactful work includes co-founding Oncology Massage Training and Oncology Massage Global (OMG), facilitating retreats and pioneering in-hospital training programs. Her influence extends globally, teaching and presenting at international conferences across Australia, Europe, and the USA.

Recognised for her expertise, Eleanor collaborated on a national scoping study mapping complementary medicine for cancer patients in Australia, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In 2017, she founded OMG as an international consultancy promoting oncology massage integration in medical settings worldwide. Selected for UTS's ARCCIM International CIM Research Leadership Program in 2020, Eleanor has contributed to research publications and advanced Research Capacity Building in tactile therapies. Her tenure at UTS concludes in November 2024, leaving a legacy of innovation and advocacy in oncology massage and complementary medicine.