Introduction to Oncology Massage

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Introduction to Oncology Massage

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Expand your massage practice to include oncology care.

Multiple dates and locations in 2025.

Join Janet Penny, RMT and co-author of Oncology Massage:  An integrative approach to cancer care to learn the fundamentals of working with patients affected by cancer.

This 2-day in-person course is evidence-based and uses case studies to build a strong knowledge base and apply critical thinking.  Participants will complete the course having learned:

  • Cancer treatments and their side effects

  • Massage adaptation for any client affected by cancer

  • Working with a compromised lymphatic system

  • Advanced intake skills for a medically complex client

  • Revisiting the therapeutic relationship

  • Client-centred whole person care

This is what a recent participant had to say about this course:

"Janet possesses an exceptional depth of knowledge on a complex and ever-evolving topic. She challenged us with insightful and thought-provoking questions that mirrored real-world scenarios."