Toms River Campus: Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 9AM-5PM
Presented by Mary Adams, LMT, CYT, CLT
Registrants must complete Day 1 as a prerequisite before attending Day 2
Massage can help someone undergoing a cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment if the therapist has the correct training, assessment skills and medical clearance to provide a safe and effective treatment plan.
In this class we will review basics, indications, contraindication, and modifications as taught in the Oncology Basics class. We will add a few more gentle and therapeutic massage techniques that are safe for your clients with a cancer diagnosis, undergoing cancer treatment, or recovering from cancer treatment.
Oncology Massage can help clients assimilate medications more effectively, ease the effects of radiation, help clients reduce nausea, prepare the body for the traumatic effects of surgery, improve mind-body awareness, lift spirits along with other positive psychological affects, facilitating a more positive experience which can only help the client on their healing journey. Massage is safe when integrated into the patient’s overall treatment plan when their Oncology Treating Team provides medical clearance.
In this Beyond the Basics class we will discuss the effects of depression and anxiety on the cancer patient and how to address that as a therapist staying within your Scope of Practice; we will address the physiological effects of cancer drugs and treatments that may cause constipation and the need for safe abdominal massage, which will be taught; we will address how the therapist safely works around colostomy bags, chemo ports, surgical dressings; and the need for modifications and use of props to deliver the safest and most effective massage service for the client to receive the seamless relief they so deserve to help them on their healing journey.
This class is hands-on, so bring your hands-on supplies, plus 3-4 pillows, 4 hand towels, wear comfortable clothing for a hands-on exchange and practice. Be prepared to actively participate in order to level up your massage and bodywork therapy skills!