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Safely Adapt Your Techniques for Cancer Care
Gain the confidence to modify pressure, positioning, and draping using evidence-informed practices like the Tracy Walton pressure scale.
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Learn Gentle Lymphatic Drainage Techniques
Master simple, effective manual and self-care lymphatic drainage methods to support clients experiencing swelling or post-surgical side effects.
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Provide Compassionate, Client-Centered Support
Enhance your therapeutic presence and emotional awareness while delivering holistic care tailored to each stage of a client’s cancer journey.
Online Course
Oncology Massage
Learn how to adapt your techniques using the Tracy Walton 5-level pressure scale, implement gentle lymphatic drainage, and apply thoughtful draping strategies to ensure client safety, comfort, and dignity. You’ll also discover how abdominal breathing and Simple Lymphatic Drainage (SLD) can empower your clients to take an active role in their healing.
Taught with compassion and clarity, this course includes high-quality video demonstrations, downloadable handouts, and reflective tools to help you integrate oncology massage into your existing practice.
This comprehensive course is presented by oncology massage instructor Maureen Abson, author of the best-selling book 'Healing Massage'.
Earn valuable CEU credits
| CMMOTA 9.5 | NHPC 5 | CRMTA TBA |
| MTAS TBA | MTAM TBA | ANPQ 9.5 |
| ANQ 9.5 |
RMQ 2.5 |
MTWPAM TBA |
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CMTNL TBA |
NCBTMB 9.5 |
Self-Submission is required by CMTO, CMTNB, CCHPBC, MTANS
Your association isn’t listed? You may still qualify by submitting your course completion certificate. Contact your association for eligibility.
Open to:
This self-paced Oncology Massage Online Course is designed for massage therapists who want to confidently and safely support clients through all stages of cancer—from diagnosis to recovery and end-of-life care.
Receive Your CEU's
- To earn credits, submit your course proof of completion to your professional association.
- Your proof of completion will be automatically in your SFH account once you complete the course.
🧾WHAT TO EXPECT
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✅ Learn safe and effective oncology massage techniques grounded in current research
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✅ Adapt treatments with confidence—accounting for surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy side effects
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✅ Gain an introduction to Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) for lymphatic support
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✅ Watch clear, hands-on demonstrations by expert instructor Maureen Abson
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✅ Understand client intake, contraindications, and how to communicate with empathy
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✅ Teach your clients simple, effective self-care tools like abdominal breathing and SLD
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✅ Enjoy 365 days of unlimited access to course videos, handouts, and updates
FAQ
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