There are many different types of client presentations in massage therapy — as massage therapists, we take these in every day to help us decide how best to help our clients live more comfortably in their bodies. When a client presents with a cancer diagnosis, is in cancer treatment, or is a cancer survivor, the situation becomes more complex. It can bring up our own fears and questions about what to do, or what not to do. We want to offer help, and we want to do no harm. If we are unsure of ourselves, that affects the quality of our work, and we potentially risk doing harm to our clients. The remedy for this complex situation is knowledge and experience.

The intention of this 24-hour course is to give you the basic knowledge and experience to begin to work safely and effectively with clients who are dealing with, or who have gone through, cancer treatment. You will gain a sound basis for therapy decisions and begin to develop the facility to communicate with and educate your clients about the reasons for your decisions. Gaining comfort in these areas will improve the quality of your work and allow for the rewarding experience of working with clients during these stressful times and assisting in improving their quality of life.

Required Textbook(s): None

Prerequisite(s): 250 hours of training or *Touch, Health, & Common Conditions (125 hours)

Course Hours: 24

Tuition: $545

Nonrefundable Deposit: $50

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