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Modality Monday: Cancer/Oncology Massage

  • The Wellness Institute of Chester County 402c Gordon Drive Exton, PA, 19341 United States (map)

$100.00

Credits: 4 PA / LMT CEs

Join Massage Therapy Students as they learn a new modality each week.

4 PA/LMT CEs/ $100

Monday, April 29, 2024 / 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

LOCATION:

The Wellness Institute of Chester County

402C Gordon Drive

Exton, PA 19341

Cancer massage, also known as oncology massage, is a specialized form of massage therapy that is tailored to the needs of people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer massage is designed to help alleviate some of the physical and emotional side effects of cancer and its treatments, such as pain, anxiety, fatigue, and nausea. In this class you will learn the benefits, contraindications, and cautions of massage for cancer patients.

In this interactive hands-on BASIC Introductory class, you will learn:

1. Description of the Modality

2. Account of its historical development

3. Benefits & Contraindications

4. Specific techniques for basic training

Please wear comfortable flexible clothing.

Certificates of completion will be issued at the end of the class. Please use the name you want on your certificate when you register.

You Do NOT need to bring a table, we have plenty!

CEs only good for Pennsylvania Licensed Massage Therapists – CEs approved by the Pa State Board of Massage Therapy. This class will be with current massage students at the WIofCC however only licensed massage therapists will earn continuing education credits.

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