Oncology Massage

Oncology massage is an different to existing massage therapy techniques & allows safe work for complications of cancer/cancer treatment.  Anyone who has ever received treatment for cancer, those in active treatment & those in recovery or survivor-ship as well as those at the end of life are best suited to Oncology Massage.

In an Oncology Massage initial appointment discussions will include a wide variety of questions including:

• History of cancer treatment
• Tumor site &/or metastasis
• Blood cell counts
• Lymph nodes & any node removal or involvement
• Blood clots or risk of clotting
• Medications
• Vital organ involvement
• Scars
• Fragile areas
• Medical devices
• Fatigue, pain &/or neuropathy
• Alterations to sensations
• Changes after treatment
• Plan ahead

Understanding the above is essential to ensuring a safe tailored massage specific to your situation with the focus on supporting your well-being.

See further information about Oncology Massage at the following websites:

http://www.cancer.org.au/search-results.html?search=Massage&id=259&x=0&y=0

https://www.oncologymassagetraining.com.au/

http://www.s4om.org

What Are the Benefit of Oncology Massage?

Cancer Council Australia has a great resource which list the benefits of Oncology Massage. See the link below for further information. Their scientific studies have shown that massage may reduce:

- Pain
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Anxiety & depression.

Massage during cancer treatments has been reported by individuals to have a variety of positive outcomes such as improvements in:

- Sleep
- The health of the scar tissue
- Quality of life
- Mental clarity & alertness
- The range of movement

Oncology Massage Consultations

Oncology Massage is a light touch slow flow massage modality that is tailored to help better manage your condition.

Initially a one hour consultation is best to complete the initial health questions & a treatment. The duration of treatments for future appointment will then be discussed & agreed to by both parties. Often a regular 30 min treatments is well suited to obtain the benefits of massage. Sometimes treatment duration's may be derived by you blood test results, symptoms, sleep & or health condition & I will discuss/determine this with you.

Further Questions?

Check out the FAQ page for further information & commonly asked questions. If you have further questions give me a call to discuss it.