Oncology Massage

Oncology Massage

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.
Oncology massage can only be provided by a massage therapist who has received training in the specifics of cancer and cancer treatment. 

Benefits:

There are many benefits that are enjoyed by people at all stages of the cancer journey.
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General Benefits

● deep relaxation
● reduced stress
● improved sleep
● eased constipation
● increased alertness and mental clarity
● reduced anxiety
● less nausea
● reduced pain

Following Surgery

● reduced anxiety before and after surgery
● easier recovery from anesthesia
● reduced post-surgical pain
● improved moblity and appearance of surgical scars
● reduced swelling
● improved range of motion
● easier adaptation to implants and expanders

Following Radiation or Chemotherapy

● reduced anxiety in before and during treatment
● reduced post-treatment fatigue
● improved appetite
● improved peripheral neuropathy

Emotional Benefits

● decreased anxiety
● decreased depression
● increased feelings of well-being
● being pleasantly distracted
● improved body self-image
● restored hope
● satisfaction in participating actively in a part of the healing process