In response to popular demand, we have expanded our course for 2011. Students in our 3-day Intensive courses consistently ask for more time. The 4-day course offers additional hands-on practice, more time for case discussions, new bolstering and positioning for symptom relief, and more information on lymphedema, thrombosis, hormone therapy, and targeted therapies.

As the role of massage therapy in cancer care expands, it is an exciting time to provide oncology massage. In this intensive course, we combine the art and science of touch to create safe, effective massage sessions for clients with cancer and cancer histories. In a lively, supportive learning environment, participants learn simple, concrete ways to adapt traditional massage to cancer and cancer treatment. We practice interviewing, follow-up questions, massage planning, and adapting traditional western massage techniques to surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, bone metastasis, vital organ involvement, and lymphedema risk.

Wrist MassageWe look closely at the dynamics of cancer spread, shining new light on the old myth that massage was contraindicated, and we introduce several approaches for educating the public about this common concern. We summarize the best research in oncology massage, and identify responsible claims about massage and symptom relief. Unique positioning and bolstering techniques are introduced for pain relief, sleep support, and overall comfort. We use guiding principles and practices that can be implemented across a broad spectrum of client presentations (from robust to medically frail), in a variety of massage settings (hospital, private practice, spa or retreat center, franchise or group practice, hospice).

A balanced approach to learning blends lecture, spirited discussion, and hands-on work with client volunteers. Music, art, and literature help to deepen our understanding of the journey. Massage therapists leave with essential oncology massage tools: sample protocols, a client intake form, follow-up questions, visual decision tree, massage contraindications, a physician communication form, interviewing experience, supervised hands-on practice, and an extensive training manual. Because we are recognized by the Society for Oncology Massage, participants who complete the training are eligible to apply for membership.

COURSE LOCATION

Watertown (Boston area), Massachusetts

DATES

Thursday, February 2 - Sunday, February 5, 2012

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Please visit our website at www.tracywalton.com for information on oncology massage, trainings, research, and articles, or call Tracy Walton & Associates, LLC at 617 661 5800

Thank you for your interest in The Bodywork Education Project. We look forward to bringing you a first rate educational experience.  Please feel free to email us at if you have any questions.

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