Oncology Massage: The adaptation of massage to safely nurture the body, mind and spirit of anyone diagnosed with cancer. Society for Oncology Massage (S4om.org)
Oncology Massage, also known as Cancer Care Support, is designed to meet the unique and sometimes changing needs of people with cancer and cancer histories. At EmbraceLife! Massage you will find it is a safe place to just "be". I am here to support you through your cancer treatments, and during post-treatment, as your body adjusts to its "new normal". Oncology massage therapy care plans are adapted to symptoms of cancer and any short or long-term side-effects of cancer treatment. Treatment, side-effects of treatment, organ involvement, bone metastasis, lymph node removal and other criteria are taken into consideration when creating a care plan for your oncology massage therapy sessions.
Massage can help improve many of the side effects caused by treatments such as...
Sessions can take place in my office or in your home*. In-home sessions, when the patient is unable to travel, often take place as the client lies on their bed or as he/she sits in a chair. Pillows, towels, and other items in the home are used to make the client comfortable as they receive their massage.
*Home visit options available...travel fee will apply
Affiliations: Oncology Massage Alliance (oma.org) Society for Oncology Massage (s4om.org)
