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Learn safe and effective massage for clients affected by cancer treatments.

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Oncology massage in the hands of a trained therapist brings both restorative and rehabilitative benefits to people impacted by cancer and its treatments.

Oncology massage is, at its core, remarkably simple. It is not defined by complex techniques or specific routines. Emblematic of oncology massage is the skill and presence cultivated by an oncology massage-trained therapist. This requires on-going education and a commitment to providing both nuanced care and staying up-to-date on current best practices. Massage therapists take into consideration not just the diagnosis, but the whole person. This is easier to do in a communit

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Pressure adaptations are required for people living with cancer and the side effects of treatment.

The words “oncology massage”  bring up images of hospice care and fragile clients. While massage can play a powerful and compassionate...

One of the first lessons in oncology massage is understanding how cancer treatments can permanently affect the lymphatic system. While...

I’m so glad you have experience with women who have had double mastectomies.  I know you won’t be shocked by what you see. Marjorie,...

Informed consent really needs to be informed. A simple check mark beside 'cancer' on a health history form doesn't do justice to the...

Introduction to Oncology Massage is ready to go! Two locations are confirmed. Halifax on June 21 and 22, 2025. Toronto on June 28 and...

On-line learning is so convenient, of that there is no doubt.  It provides us with access to an incredible range of subjects and teachers...

We start with basic massage adaptations such as the amount of pressure used and how to position our client. Added to this is in-depth...

Let’s start with what it isn’t. Oncology massage is NOT a specific technique. And, most importantly, it is not part of basic training in...