What is oncology massage?

Oncology massage is the modification of massage techniques based on a framework of clinical considerations in order to work safely and effectively. Oncology massage trained therapist is able to provide a massage session appropriately adjusted for the needs of a client with cancer or a history of cancer. Essential aspects of an oncology massage therapists skill set are an informed understanding of the pathophysiology of cancer, the side effects of cancer treatments, such as medications, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

Oncology massage benefits

• Reduce pain and anxiety ( Research study shows )

• Promote relaxation

• Reduce fatigue

• Ease peripheral neuropathy

• Reduce nausea

• Improved sleep

• Sense of well-being

For people in active treatment and recently into recovery, these clinical considerations can and do regularly change. Massage modifications as a result of positioning, pressure, pace and site considerations related to concerns like medical devices, side effects of drug treatments, surgery or radiation, compromised lymph nodes or blood cell counts, and other concerns, may apply and are unique for each person.

Massage adaptations are required for:

• Fatigue

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Low blood cell counts

• Blood clots

• Bone pain

• Bone metastases

• Radiation or surgery

• Removal of lymph nodes

• Lymphedema

• Medication

• Medical devices

• Late effects of treatment

Your initial session will be 90 min, you will be asked to fill the intake form and then we go over together to make sure if I have any further questions before the session. Normal session is 60 min.

“ Touch is the most prominent language in the caregiving relationship. Every act of caregiving involves touch.It is an action that validates life and gives hope to giver and receiver. The healing of touch is reciprocal " - Irene Smith