Wellness for Cancer
CIBTAC-Endorsed Training
The Power of Safe, Compassionate Touch
A cancer diagnosis can change the way a person experiences their body, their wellbeing and their relationship with touch.
For massage therapists, supporting someone affected by cancer requires more than a gentle technique. It calls for understanding, sensitivity, informed decision-making and the confidence to adapt treatment to each individual's circumstances.
Wellness for Cancer is a specialist two-day training programme designed to help qualified therapists develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to offer appropriate, compassionate massage to people living with or recovering from cancer.
Through a combination of oncology-related theory, practical techniques and thoughtful discussion, you'll learn how to adapt your existing massage skills while respecting individual needs, medical considerations and professional boundaries.
At Massage Hub Academy, we believe that therapeutic touch is not simply about what our hands can do, but how we make another person feel.
What You'll Learn
01 — Understanding Cancer & Its Treatments
Explore the foundations of cancer biology and gain an understanding of common cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and hormonal therapies.
Consider how cancer and its treatments may influence the body, skin, energy levels, sensation and overall wellbeing.
02 — Oncology Massage Safety & Adaptations
Develop an understanding of relevant contraindications, precautions and treatment modifications.
Explore considerations relating to surgical sites, fragile skin, medical devices, infection risk, bone involvement, lymphoedema and treatment-related side effects.
Learn when treatment may be appropriate, when modifications are necessary and when additional medical guidance or referral is required.
03 — Compassionate Communication & Client-Centred Care
Explore the emotional and psychological considerations of working with people affected by cancer.
Develop confidence in consultation, informed consent, professional boundaries and creating a supportive treatment environment.
Understand the importance of listening without making assumptions about a client's experience.
04 — Practical Oncology Massage Techniques
Develop gentle, adaptable massage approaches suited to individual comfort, presentation and treatment circumstances.
Explore positioning, pressure modifications, treatment duration and appropriate techniques for clients experiencing fatigue, sensitivity or reduced mobility.
Practical sessions focus on safe, comfortable and responsive touch.
05 — Bringing Knowledge Into Practice
Bring together consultation, safety considerations, practical techniques and individualised treatment planning.
Work through case scenarios, practise adapting treatments and develop confidence in recognising the limits of your professional scope.
Who Is This Course For?
Wellness for Cancer is designed for qualified massage and bodywork therapists who wish to develop specialist knowledge and skills in supporting people affected by cancer.
It is particularly relevant for therapists working in:
Massage and complementary therapy practices
Wellness centres and spas
Supportive wellbeing environments
Appropriate oncology-related complementary therapy settings
This course is also suitable for experienced practitioners who wish to strengthen their understanding of oncology massage safety and client-centred care.
The Massage Hub Academy Experience
Teaching oncology massage is a responsibility we take seriously.
Our approach combines specialist knowledge with practical experience, thoughtful discussion and individual guidance.
With small-group training, typically six students and a maximum of eight, you'll have time to ask questions, explore real-world scenarios and develop confidence in adapting your treatments.
We encourage therapists to think beyond techniques and consider the whole person receiving their care.
Where Knowledge Meets the Art of Touch.
Course Information
Training Format: Two-Day In-Person Specialist Training
Course Duration: 2 Days
Location: Cornwall, UK
Entry Requirements: Relevant professional massage or bodywork qualification, subject to review
Assessment: Practical observation and demonstration of understanding, in accordance with course requirements
Certification: Course certification subject to successful completion
Endorsement: CIBTAC Endorsed — Wellness for Cancer
This training develops specialist complementary therapy skills. It does not qualify therapists to diagnose, treat or manage cancer, and it does not replace medical advice or oncology care.
Course Investment
£495 per person — proposed
Your investment includes:
Two days of specialist, tutor-led training
Oncology-related theoretical learning
Practical massage adaptations and supervised training
Comprehensive learning materials
Case discussions and treatment planning
Individual guidance and feedback
Course certification upon successful completion
Beyond the Treatment
Working with people affected by cancer reminds us that meaningful therapeutic care is not always measured by the depth of pressure or the number of techniques performed.
Sometimes, the most valuable thing we can offer is a safe environment, a listening ear and the reassurance of thoughtful, appropriate touch.
The most important person in the room is YOU.
We also believe therapists must care for their own physical and emotional wellbeing while supporting others.
Ready to Develop Your Knowledge?
Join us for two days of specialist learning that brings together oncology awareness, practical massage adaptations and compassionate client care.