Massage for Cancer Survivors
Oncology Massage Course Description:
Taught By: Rebecca Sturgeon LMT, CMLDT
24 CE’s $600
As of 2022, the National Cancer Institute estimates that about 18.1 million people in the United States are cancer survivors. The effects of cancer treatment can be lifelong and require massage therapists to have an understanding of cancer and cancer treatments.
No matter where a massage therapist practices, they will encounter a client who has experienced cancer and cancer treatment. In this course students will learn the basic pathophysiology of cancer, purposes and side effects of standard biomedical cancer treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, hormone therapy,) and massage adaptations for the short term, long term, and late effects of cancer treatments.
Students will learn how to accurately and consistently modulate pressure and adapt massage for lymphedema risk. Students will also learn how to perform an effective intake in any environment. The course culminates in a live client clinic where students will offer a full (60 minute) massage session to people who are in or have been through cancer treatment.
Oncology Massage: How To Register
How To Register:
- Course registrations must be received by 5pm the day before the start of class.
- If you are not ready to pay, you can still add your name to the interest list. Your space will not be permanently held until payment is made.
- To pay by phone, call 847-864-1130
- To pay online, check the box next to the associated start date below and select the “NEXT STEPS ” button. By prepaying you agree to our registration policies.