Continuing Education in Oncology Massage During and After Treatment
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You know how one of your regular clients might come in one day and say they have just been diagnosed with cancer?
We give you the oncology massage training for you to know how to continue to work with that client in a safe and compassionate way.
What Is Oncology Massage?
An oncology massage is a client-specific, customized massage session designed to meet the unique and changing needs of someone in treatment for cancer or with a history of cancer treatment. A safe massage plan generally revolves around the side effects (both short- and long-term) of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery.
Open to any Licensed Massage Therapist
Learn How to Work Safely With Clients who have been diagnosed with Cancer
Hands on Practice.
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Oncology Massage Essentials
30 CEs, Pre-class home study 6CE, Classroom and Hands-on practice 24CE
This course is for the practicing massage therapist to learn how to work safely and effectively with a client who has had a diagnosis of cancer. The class will cover how to modify a massage to address safely and comfort concerns before, during, and after treatment, including late-term effects of treatment.
The class is a combination of home study, lecture, class participation, and hands-on experience including a clinic on the last day with cancer survivors or peer-to-peer massages incorporating the information and modifications to massage presented in the first two days. At the conclusion of the course, the massage therapist (with at least 1 year of experience) will have the minimum requirements to apply to the Society for Oncology Massage as a Preferred Practitioner. Courses will be taught by Lucy Allen & Kathy Hallman, or Lucas Foote. Oncology Massage of the Carolinas is a Recognized Education Provider with the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM.org) and NCBTMB.
Prerequisite: Licensed Massage Therapist (provide State and Lic Number). Proof of professional liability insurance
Required Reading: Oncology Massage: An integrative approach to cancer care. Janet Penny and Rebecca L. Sturgeon, Handspring Press. The home study pre-class involves the reading of 6 chapters from this book, and taking quizzes and a final exam with 80%pass rate required. (discount link for book purchase sent after registration, or Kindle version available: https://www.amazon.com/
Assignments and supplemental material will be posted on Google Classroom, so a Gmail Account is necessary to retrieve that information and respond.
Cost and Payment options: Cost of the course is $600.00 early bird and student discount, and $650 thereafter. See also Cancellation policy and Former student offer below.
Instructors: Lucy Allen, LMBT and Kathy Hallman, NP, Lucas Foote, LMT (See Lucas’s Other Classes Here)
Former Students from Oncology Massage Essentials:
June 14 – July 14, 2026 – Home Study (6 ce)
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July 17 – 19, 2026 – Live In-Person (24 ce)
Therapeutic Bodywork Learning Center
141 North Main St, Ste 306, Brewer, ME 04412
Registration: Min 8, Max 16. Registration closes June 21st.
$650
Sep 7 – Oct 7, 2026 – Home Study (6 ce)
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Oct 9 -11, 2026 – Live In-Person (24 ce)
Southeastern College, Charleston
4390 Belle Oaks Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29406
Registration: Min 8, Max16. Registration closes September 14th.
Early Registration until August 31, 2026
$600
Sept 24 – Oct 24, 2026 – Home Study (6 ce)
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Oct 26-28, 2026 – Live In-Person (24 ce)
Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy
703 3rd Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
Registration: Min 8, Max16. Registration closes September 30th.
Early Registration until August 31, 2026
$600
“Such an incredible program! Amazing instructors that are so knowledgeable and professional. I just finished this 24 hour class and I believe I learned from the best! Lucy and Kathy are a wealth of information and expertise. This program is well planned and organized. It’s the best CEUs I have ever taken. I had such a wonderful experience and it was rewarding both personally and professionally!”
Still Have Questions?
Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
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For More Information: 864-238-1816
400 S. Main Street, Suite B-5, Mauldin SC 29662