Continuing Education Directory

Oncology massage provides valuable touch to cancer patients during various stages of their journey. This work emphasizes creating a gentle, nurturing environment allowing for ultimate relaxation and restoration. Stress level reduction has proven beneficial in bolstering the immune system thereby strengthening the body throughout numerous stages of recovery. As massage therapists, it is imperative to understand the many benefits this work offers, effects of treatments and how to specifically adapt routines in order to be most successful as oncology massage is uniquely tailored to the health needs of each client. Throughout this course, many long-held ideas as to the contraindications of cancer patient massage will be demystified. This intensive course seeks to combine both the science and art of touch to create effective sessions for clients with cancer, in treatment or remission. You will acquire tools that will support you in your work, greater knowledge and breadth of technique, proper intake procedures, as well as an understanding of Lymphedema. FREE Professional Ethics Course: Friday, 9AM-Noon Workshop Hours: Friday, 1-6PM and Saturday/Sunday, 9AM-6PM