Cancer And The Human Connection: The Value Of Oncology Massage

Course overview

Course Description There¿s also a lot to learn about the physical and psychological challenges and changes cancer patients face in their journey. While gentle touch, such as massage to the hands or energy work, is almost always appropriate and beneficial, the needs of cancer clients will best be served by those therapists who have taken the time to become informed, instructed, and supervised in this specialized field. The goal of this course is to inform therapists with affinity toward this work. Learning Outcomes Students will understand the dos and don¿ts of oncology massage, especially for clients in an active disease state and those undergoing or recovering from treatment.