Oncology massage is the modification of existing massage therapy techniques in order to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatments. Anyone who has ever received cancer treatment, from those in active treatment to those in recovery or survivorship, as well as those at the end of life, are best served by a massage therapist who has received training in oncology massage.
Essential aspects of an oncology massage therapist’s skill set are an informed understanding of the disease itself and the many ways it can affect the human body; the side effects of cancer treatments, such as medications, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation; and the ability to modify massage techniques in order to adapt for these side effects, as well as for the disease.
*If you have been free from cancer for 5+ years, you are also welcome to book a Therapeutic massage. But if you have lasting issues related to your cancer, we recommend the Oncology Massage.
Essential aspects of an oncology massage therapist’s skill set are an informed understanding of the disease itself and the many ways it can affect the human body; the side effects of cancer treatments, such as medications, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation; and the ability to modify massage techniques in order to adapt for these side effects, as well as for the disease.
*If you have been free from cancer for 5+ years, you are also welcome to book a Therapeutic massage. But if you have lasting issues related to your cancer, we recommend the Oncology Massage.
60 MINUTE ONCOLOGY MASSAGE / $75
OUR ONCOLOGY MASSAGE
THERAPISTS:
Anne Prosser - A native Rhode Islander, Anne graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute’s Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Program in 2015. As a two time cancer survivor, Anne is passionate about using massage to help those who are affected by cancer, during or after.
Certified in Oncology and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, she uses a variety of modalities to treat clients according to their individual needs. Anne is a team leader for the Crisis Massage Team of Rhode Island, which is an organization that offers chair massage to first responders in crisis situations.
When she is not at Body Kneads, Anne enjoys gardening, taking care of her chickens, and spending time with her family.
Anne sees clients in both our Providence AND East Greenwich offices.
Certified in Oncology and Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, she uses a variety of modalities to treat clients according to their individual needs. Anne is a team leader for the Crisis Massage Team of Rhode Island, which is an organization that offers chair massage to first responders in crisis situations.
When she is not at Body Kneads, Anne enjoys gardening, taking care of her chickens, and spending time with her family.
Anne sees clients in both our Providence AND East Greenwich offices.
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