Oncology Massage
You can make a difference.
Qualify as a certified oncology massage therapist by joining me on my online course and 3 day practical workshop.
Be Safe. Be Effective.
This course focuses on developing your understanding of common conditions and how to manage the complexity and support your clients journey.
Learn how to modify your existing techniques along with some new ones specific to these conditions.
Support your client's needs.
A cancer diagnosis can be extremely traumatic, patients are often suddenly faced with their own mortality, and an uncertain future.
Whether you are treating a client who has had a previous diagnosis years in the past, or those who are currently receiving treatment, this course will teach you the skills that will enable you to approach an oncology massage treatment with confidence.
Work confidently and with ease.
Developing your hands on skills is a priority. This course will teach you how to work effectively and with ease. It will enhance your palpatory skills, your biomechanics which ultimately will lead to a more effective connection.
Cancer is no longer a contraindication. Let me explain the aims of an oncology massage.
What's included?
- Online Workshop - This portion of the course will cover the technical information you need in order to make appropriate choices in care. Click for full details.
- Day 1 Practical Workshop - This will teach you how to modify your manual therapy techniques and include a few new ones, based on real life case studies for common conditions. Click for full details.
- Day 2 Practical Workshop - This focuses on further developing your manual understanding and advancing your soft tissue skills. Click for full details.
- Day 3 practical Workshop - We cover the importance of nutrition, exercise and mental health and how to integrate it into your sessions. We learn a few more new and advanced techniques including homecare suggestions that will help your client cope and improve their sense of well-being. Click for full details.
*Find the course breakdown in full below, along with all pricing options and course dates.
Who is this course for?
- Those who have a desire to work within the medical profession as an integrative oncology massage therapist
- Those who have qualifications and experience in massage therapy
- Those who have a background in manual health care
- Those who wish to excel as a soft tissue therapist and wish to make a difference
- This is an advanced massage course, the prerequisite is you need to have a relevant hands-on qualification, massage experience and re aged 18+.
The complete workshop (practical and online) is fully certified, accredited and approved by:
This course is broken down into an online portion, and a three day practical workshop. You can choose to do just the online, or both the online and practical (course date options below).
Online Course only - £99
The online workshop can be completed as a stand alone module if you want to understand the basics of how cancer forms, learn about the research behind oncology massage, understand the different types of treatment and their side effects including the disease process itself.
- 20+ high quality practical and lecture videos
- Comprehensive transcripts and worksheets
- Downloadable lecture handouts
- Final Quiz to test your knowledge
- 1 Year access
- Worth up to 5 CPD points
- Certificate of completion
3 Day Practical Workshop & online course - £499
Once you have completed the online course, the practical days are where you can begin to apply this knowledge to your manual therapy work.
- Modify your manual therapy based on real life case studies for common conditions, including a clinical session working with oncology clients.
- Develop your manual techniques to include advanced work, home care and rehabilitation principles.
- Choose from different locations across the UK
- Worth up to 30 CPD Points
- Certificate of Attendance (electronic)
Course Dates & Locations
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Kaizen Training Academy, 527 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7GQ.
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield, 187 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UG.
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: St Michael’s Centre, North Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8PD
Time: 9am – 4.30pm
Location: This workshop includes 3 days of live, interactive practical workshops taken place via Zoom.
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: NLSSM, The Annexe, The Old Fire Station, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham, London N15 4RX.
*Please Note: For the courses taking place over Zoom, students will need a client to treat in the afternoon of each day. This client can be a friend or family member and does not need to be an oncology client.
NEW: Paying by Paypal? You can split the cost over 3 months, with their Pay in 3 option (Paypal T&Cs apply). Just choose PayPal at checkout.
- This day is all about preparing you for the real thing, starting with taking a comprehensive case history to develop your manual skills to meet the needs of your clients. Understand your role as a soft tissue therapist, what your remit is and when to refer.
- This can include modifying your existing techniques and introducing a few new ones to accommodate your clients’ stage of health and diagnosis, as well as positioning based on your clients condition.
- Manual techniques and their modifications, these will include effleurage, petrissage, friction, shaking, rocking, vibration, tapotement, compression, distraction, mobilizing and stretching, along with the underpinning knowledge about their efficacy, when and how to use them.
- An introduction about the concept of MELT, often referred to as a mindful touch. How to achieve a depth that is both beneficial and appropriate.
- Case studies include breast, prostate and kidney cancer.
- How to improve your environment & work with current PPE protocols.
- Legal implications, consent, and intake forms.
- Appropriate massage mediums.
- Goal setting – if you have ever had problems engaging your clients to do their ‘homework’ this will be a game changer. Homecare is a vital portion of our therapy with the focus of empowering our clients to take control. We discuss how to decide what goals are most important under the circumstances.
- You will continue working together to discuss more complex case studies will include brain tumour, esophageal cancer, and acute myeloid leukaemia.
- Practical demonstrations will include an introduction to Transverse STR, Muscle Energy Techniques,we will also include modifications of any techniques you bring to the table like NMT, TP, Myofascial Release. Prior training in these techniques is useful but not essential.
- We will further develop homecare skills covering subject like breath work, sleep habits and introducing soft ball rehabilitation skills.
- This day is about putting it all together and integrating all the previous modules with additional workshop information on rehabilitation principles and homecare suggestions.
- We will cover subjects like nutrition, exercise, mental health and well-being, focusing on their importance to the success of your clients journey.
- Understanding the principles of delivering a more effective homecare plan and how to encourage client compliance using these principles.
- Case studies covered include bowel, lung and testicular cancer.
- Advanced positioning and mobility techniques to accommodate many circumstances, working within the hospital, in a chemotherapy chair, surgeries, adjusting your techniques to suit a variety of medical equipment and devices.
- Advanced techniques that will open up opportunities for you to work with a majority of your clients throughout their treatment.
- This portion of the day will help you with marketing and developing your business skills as a qualified and certified oncology massage therapist
Free Goodie Bag!
Included in the Practical Workshop is a goodie bag containing some things you’ll need to do the course such as; massage wax, notebook, softballs and PPE.
If you choose a zoom course, I will mail the box to your address. Only available for students in the UK.
Want to learn more about oncology massage?
Check out my various blogs on this subject, including the myths surrounding massage and cancer, and the importance of specialist training in this area.
ONCOLOGY MASSAGE WORKSHOP FAQ'S
All my courses are further development for therapists who have an existing hands-on qualification. If you are unsure about meeting the requirements, please contact me at info@susanfindlay.co.uk.
You should have also received an email confirming your purchase, please check your junk/spam section of your emails before contacting aimee@susanfindlay.co.uk. Otherwise sign in using the details you registered with.
Yes! All my face-to-face courses have a strong element of practical work.
I provide everything you need for your training, including massage couch, towels, lotions etc.
You will need to bring your own lunch with you, or you can visit one of the nearby shops/cafes. Bring a tablet/computer or a printed version of the course material, whichever is your preferred method to support your learning.
Please wear comfortable and easy to move in clothing. You will be massaging fellow therapists throughout the course. Most therapists choose activewear/sportswear.
I use a number of different massage creams, lotions, oils and waxes, including the following:
If you are allergic to any products please bring your own massage medium.
In order for your course to be recognised as completed, you must ensure you have clicked ‘Complete and Continue’ at the end of each module. Once you have done this, including filling in the survey, you will be directed to your certificate.
You can also find your certificate by clicking on your profile icon in the top right-hand corner of the page > My Account > Certificates.
I am happy to support students with any specific learning requirements such as visually impaired, & dyslexia, please check with me prior to signing up if your condition is not listed. 0208 885 6062
I have developed a robust set of procedures to minimise any risk, to find out more please read my policy.
My oncology massage workshop is fully certified, accredited and approved by:
- CHP (Complimentary Health Professionals)
- CTHA (Complementary Therapists Association)
- SMTO (Scottish Massage Therapists Association)
…and many others.
If you choose to pay via paypal, they may give you the option to split your payment into three via their Pay in 3 scheme. Please note, this is an agreement between you and Paypal, T&C’s apply.
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The Annexe,
The Old Fire Station
Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham,
London N15 4RX
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