Oncology Massage

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Oncology massage is an adaptation of massage techniques to safely work with those dealing with the effects of cancer and cancer treatment. I will design and modify the session according to the client’s physical, emotional and mental status. A General Health and Oncology Intake process informs the individualized care. Some adaptation to the massage treatment includes, but is not limited to the duration of session, draping, positioning, massage stroke direction, and pressure adjustments.

Clinical research supports the use of massage to promote and accelerate healing. 

Benefits include: 

• Improved quality of life
• Reduce anxiety
• Help with the management of pain
• Improve quality of sleep
• Reduce fatigue
• Reduce unpleasant sensation from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
• Increase function in areas affected by scar tissue resulting from surgery and/or radiation
• Reduce post-surgical swelling and support rehabilitation and recovery
• Support the lymph system and assist with lymphedema management
• Improve body awareness and image

Special medical consideration is given to: 

• Fatigue
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Low blood cell counts
• Blood clots
• Bone pain
• Bone and organ metastases
• Radiation or surgery
• Lymph node excision
• Lymphedema
• Medications
• Medical devices 
• How a client is handling their daily activities.