Oncology massage is designed for patients during and after cancer treatment. It uses gentle, low-pressure touch to ease a range of symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and many other treatment-related side effects.
In addition to providing stress relief, many patients report that oncology massage improves the quality of their sleep, reduces headaches, and lessens chronic pain due to either cancer or the treatments used to manage it.
Our services include:
- Risk assessment for contraindications related to your specific diagnosis and treatment plan
- Care that is adapted for each person, accounting for bone metastases, scar tissue, medical devices, blood clotting, and lymphedema
- A quiet, peaceful environment to relax your body and mind
Frequently Asked Questions
Is massage safe during chemotherapy?
With an oncology-trained therapist who adapts the session to your situation, gentle massage is generally safe and comforting. We coordinate with your care team as needed.
Can you work around my port, surgery site, or lymphedema risk?
Yes — adapting safely to exactly those situations is what oncology-massage training is for.
What makes oncology massage different from a regular massage?
Cancer treatment changes how the body should be handled — pressure, positioning, and areas to avoid. Our oncology-trained therapists adjust every session accordingly; a standard spa massage is not the same thing.