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Massage during cancer treatment, recovery and survivorship
Chelsea French, LMT, CLT
Oncology massage is the adaptation of massage techniques to safely nurture the body of someone affected by cancer and/or its treatments.
An oncology trained therapist has completed comprehensive training in general massage therapy as well as additional specialized training that addresses the side effects of cancer or its various treatments. Even after people are out of treatment, receiving bodywork from an oncology therapist is important due to the potential for long-term effects of treatment. An oncology massage therapist will adapt massage techniques to safely meet the changing bodywork considerations during and after cancer treatment.
An oncology massage therapist will adapt for:
Massage can be safe and therapeutic during and after cancer treatment. Many cancer treatments require long-term massage modifications. If you are currently receiving or have a history of cancer treatment, request an oncology massage trained therapist.
Chelsea French LMT, CLT
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Society of Oncology Massage Member. Florida MA93440
Book your massage with Chelsea here on our website. See our fee schedule on our "Services and Fees" page. We look forward to helping you on your healing journey. See you soon!
An oncology trained therapist has completed comprehensive training in general massage therapy as well as additional specialized training that addresses the side effects of cancer or its various treatments. Even after people are out of treatment, receiving bodywork from an oncology therapist is important due to the potential for long-term effects of treatment. An oncology massage therapist will adapt massage techniques to safely meet the changing bodywork considerations during and after cancer treatment.
An oncology massage therapist will adapt for:
- Fatigue and peripheral neuropathy
- Low blood cell counts
- Blood clots
- Bone metastases
- Radiation or surgery
- Removal of lymph nodes
- Lymphedema
- Medications
- Medical devices
- Reduce pain and fatigue
- Decrease anxiety and nausea
- Improve sleep
- Ease isolation
- Enhance body image
- Nurture well-being
Massage can be safe and therapeutic during and after cancer treatment. Many cancer treatments require long-term massage modifications. If you are currently receiving or have a history of cancer treatment, request an oncology massage trained therapist.
Chelsea French LMT, CLT
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Society of Oncology Massage Member. Florida MA93440
Book your massage with Chelsea here on our website. See our fee schedule on our "Services and Fees" page. We look forward to helping you on your healing journey. See you soon!
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