Live Course: July 24 - 26, 2026
Online and Albany, NY
44 CEs
Don't Underestimate Cancer
More than 18 million Americans are living with cancer or a cancer history. It's likely you are working with people affected by cancer, whether you know it or not.
Are you prepared to work safely and effectively with these clients?
18 million
Americans have a history of invasive cancer
1.9 million
cases of cancer are diagnosed each year
40%
of people will develop cancer during their lifetime
Class Dates & Location
DATES/TIMES:
Friday, July 24, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday, July 25, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday, July 26, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm
LOCATION:
Center For Natural Wellness
School Of Massage Therapy
14 Computer Drive West
Albany, NY 12205
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 15, 2026
In the live class, participants will:
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Review the material from the Oncology Massage bundle
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Practice adapting hands-on techniques using the Walton Pressure Scale
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Practice adapting hands-on techniques for lymphedema risk
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Discuss and practice more hands-on adaptations for the effects of cancer treatment
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Review and practice intake skills
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Participate in a live client clinic where you will provide a complete intake and full session for a person who is in or has a history of cancer treatment
CE Information
This bundle includes the online, on-demand prerequisites (23 CEs) and the in person Oncology Massage workshop (21 CEs) in Albany, NY.
These courses are approved by NCBTMB for a total of 44 CEs. 
In order to be eligible for CE credit, you must register with your full name (as it appears on your professional license) and your license state and number.
PLEASE NOTE: Because we will be working with people affected by cancer we ask all participants to have a current flu shot and COVID vaccination. If you are not vaccinated, you may still participate, but you will be required to wear a mask.
Meet Ericka Clinton, Education Director
Ericka Clinton is a NY State Licensed Massage Therapist. She obtained her license in 1998 after earning a Massage Therapy Diploma from the Swedish Institute. She has been a faculty member and administrator at the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences in New York City since 2000. As a member of the faculty she has taught practical classes in both Western and Eastern modalities and supervised clinical internships and externships.
Ericka maintains a private practice as a massage therapist, and has worked as a massage therapist for NY Presbyterian Medical Center's Integrative Medicine Program and from 2011-2013 worked at the Bendheim Integrative Medicine Center run by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. She currently serves as the President for the Board of Directors for the Society for Oncology Massage.
Ericka received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesthetic Neuroscience in 2015 from Empire State College. She has continued to study various forms of structural and myofascial bodywork. She currently teaches a variety of continuing education courses for Massage Therapists in NY and outside the US. Her courses cover various topics such as oncology massage, Shiatsu, medical massage, anatomy and working with special populations.
Bundle includes
23 CEs of on demand prerequisites plus the in-person workshop
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Showing Up at the End of Life
CourseKnowing what’s knowable and being clear that the “knowable” bucket is quite small are both big parts of being able to truly show up for others (and even for ourselves) at the end of life.
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Being Human: Authenticity and Sustainability in Caregiving (1CE)
CourseJoin Kerry and Cal in a discussion of the very human, exhausting behaviors that make it hard to keep our caregiving tanks full and our inner compasses calibrated. True stories and real practice ideas will set you off on a path toward deep connection.
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Diagnostic Tools and Medical Devices (1 CE)
CourseIn this course, take a brief look at the tools and tests used to diagnose cancer, and the medical devices that can be part of cancer treatment.
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The Walton Pressure Scale (1 CE)
CourseTracy Walton's Pressure Scale is a clear, consistent way for massage therapists to both gauge and describe the amount of force they are applying during massage. In this class, Cal Cates and Kerry Jordan take you through the 5 levels of the WPS.
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Metastasis & Massage (1 CE)
CourseThis course gives a brief introduction to the mechanisms of cancer metastasis and some massage considerations for clients living with metastatic disease.
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Say More, Say Less: Making Intake Matter (2 CE)
CourseYour instructors share insights into making intake the most valuable tool it can be. You'll benefit from actual intake conversations and simple, easily replicated techniques to elicit the most useful information from your clients.
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Cancellation Policy
Please read CAREFULLY.
The course tuition includes a non-refundable $50 cancellation fee. If you cancel or withdraw from a course 30 days prior to the course start date you will be refunded your full tuition less $50. If you cancel or withdraw from a course fewer than 30 days (but more than one week) prior to the course start date you will be refunded 50% of your tuition. If you cancel or withdraw from a course fewer than 7 days prior to the course start date your tuition will be non-refundable.
In the event of proper documentation of medical emergency, death in the immediate family, or weather prohibiting travel your entire tuition may be allowed to be rolled over to a workshop at a later date. This special consideration will be allowed one time only at the discretion of the instructor.
If a course is cancelled due to low enrollment your tuition will be refunded in full.