Continuing Education in Oncology Massage During and After Treatment
for Licensed Massage TherapistsSign up for a class today
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
24 CEs, Classroom and Hands-on practice
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 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 will have the minimum requirements to apply to the Society for Oncology Massage as a Preferred Practitioner. Both Lucy Allen and Kathy Hallman are Recognized Education Providers (REPs) with S4OM.
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. (discount link sent after registration, or Kindle version available: https://www.amazon.com/
Instructors: Lucy Allen, LMBT and Kathy Hallman, NP
March 10-12, 2023
Spartanburg Community College
Tyger River Campus, 1875 E. Main St, Duncan SC 29334
Registration: Min 6, Max 12
$500
August 18-20, 2023
Spartanburg Community College
Tyger River Campus, 1875 E. Main St, Duncan SC 29334
Registration: Min 6, Max 12
$500
October 20-22, 2023
Southeastern College, Charleston
2431 Aviation Avenue, Suite 703, North Charleston, SC 29406
Registration: Min 8, Max16
$500
“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!”
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For More Information:
864-238-1816
400 S. Main Street, Suite B-5
Mauldin SC 29662