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.
Who is this course for?
- Therapists who understands the importance of being a part of an integrative approach to cancer care
- Those who have qualifications and experience in hands on therapies
- If you want to work safely and effectively ensuring clients receive the greatest benefit from your touch
- If you wish to excel as a soft tissue therapist and make a difference
- This is an advanced massage course, the prerequisite is you need to have a relevant hands-on qualification, massage experience and are aged 18+.
Find the course breakdown in full below, along with all pricing options and course dates.
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 just purchase the online course, 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
- Option to purchase the practical workshop for £449
- 1 Year access
- Worth up to 5 CPD points
- Certificate of completion
Note: if you decide to purchase the practical workshop at a later date, you can do so for the price of £449. It is best value to purchase the online and practical workshop together below for £499.
3 Day Practical Workshop & online course all inclusive - £499
If your goal is to become a certified oncology massage therapist you need to complete the online course, and the 3 practical days.
- Modify your manual therapy based on real life case studies for common oncology conditions.
- 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)
- Free listing on the oncology therapist directory, clients can easily find you!
See purchase options below
Free Goodie Bag!
Included in the Practical Workshop is a goodie bag containing some things you’ll need for the course such as; massage wax, notebook, softballs and a feather.
If you choose a zoom course, your box will be sent one week prior to the start date. Only available for those living in the UK.
Course Dates & Locations
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork:
BCMB
Lower Ground Floor
109 Pembroke Road
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 3EU
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Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: NLSSM, The Hub
Unit 3i & 3J,
25 Ashley Road,
London,
N17 9LJ.
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Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Online via Zoom. Take part from anywhere in the world!
*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. Registration needs to take place 10 days prior to the start date.
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Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Jing Advanced Massage Training
28/29 Bond Street,
Brighton,
BN1 1RD
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Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield,
187 Clermiston Road,
Edinburgh,
EH12 6UG
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Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Dorothy Kelly Academy of Reflexology:
16 Townsend Enterprise Centre,
Belfast,
BT13 2ES
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Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: NLSSM, The Hub
Unit 3i & 3J,
25 Ashley Road,
London,
N17 9LJ.
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Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Teach Therapy:
Unit F10 Forgeside House,
Cardiff Bay Business Centre,
Titan Road,
Cardiff,
CF24 5BS
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Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Grampian School of Massage:
Market Street,
Ellon,
AB41 9JD,
Scotland
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*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. Registration needs to take place 10 days prior to the start date.
See purchase options below
- 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.
- 33 Questions to ask your Oncologist – a supportive discussion about how to communicate and work with the medical team effectively.
- 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 your client based on their condition.
- Manual techniques and their modifications, these will include effleurage, petrissage, shaking, rocking, vibration, compression, distraction, mobilizing and stretching, along with the underpinning knowledge about their efficacy, when and how to use them at different stages of health.
- 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.
- Todays case studies include lung, breast, prostate and kidney cancer.
- Emotional prep work, consider your own mental health ensuring you have a support system in place.
- 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. It is not about going to the gym 3 nights a week but how to make lifestyle changes that will stick. We discuss how to decide what goals are most important under the circumstances.
- We will discuss in more detail both chemotherapy and radiotherapy, offering suggestions about how to lessen their side effects.
- We will continue working together to discuss more complex case studies such as testicular, brain tumour, esophageal cancer, and acute myeloid leukaemia building on the complexities of yesterdays discussions.
- 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 introduce ball massage skills, for working through clothing, or in environments that do not allow privacy (this is also a brilliant tool for your regular clients).
- You will also have a chance to work with the ‘purple gloves’ as a home care tool, and regular gloves that will help dispel some myths.
- We will further develop homecare skills covering subjects listed under the ‘6 best doctors’ such as breath work, and improving sleep habits.
- 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, thyroid and colon 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.
- An important part of what we do is the emotional prep work along with
- 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
Course Fees
Online Course +
3 Day Practical Workshop
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1 Year Access to online course
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3 Day Practical Workshop
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Certificate of Attendance
Online Course
Only
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1 Year Access to online course
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Certificate of Attendance
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Option to purchase practical workshop at a later date for £449
Practical Workshop
Only
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3 Day Practical Workshop
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Certificate of Attendance
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You can only choose this option if you have already completed my online course
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.
Already purchased this course? Get a second years access for just £65!
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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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