Oncology Massage for Cancer Patients or a Cancer History

Oncology Massage is therapeutic massage with adjustments to position, pressure, and technique that make it safe and effective for people in cancer treatment or with a history of cancer. Everything is considered - chemo, radiation, surgery sites, ports, scar tissue and medications. I’m also trained and experienced in manual lymph drainage (MLD) for those who’ve experienced sentinel node biopsies and lymph node removal.

Oncology massage can also help with chemo induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Research suggests that massage may reduce stress and pain, and improve the quality of sleep of people with cancer or a history of cancer.

Prior to my move to Minneapolis in early 2022, I lived and worked in Rochester, MN, for ten years, supporting clients at my office who were patients at the Mayo Clinic. I have vast and diverse experience supporting persons through medical treatment. Nothing scares me or ‘freaks me out’ - hair falling out, no hair, medical devices, scars, incision sites, drains, PICC lines, a long list of medications. If it’s something I haven’t heard of I will ask appropriate questions to make sure you are supported in the best and safest way possible.

My office is described as a place of retreat and zen in the midst of treatment.

It’s also completely normal and understandable if you are nervous to receive a session, as your body has endured a lot with treatment. I work with where your body is at, there’s no ‘deep tissue to get the knots out’, there is meeting your body and nervous system with calm and the invitation to relax.

If you have further questions about oncology massage, please contact me.

For further reading a local story about oncology massage with a shout out to my business at the end.