Oncology Massage Fairfax 2026, full course
Complete set of online prerequisites and in person workshop for Oncology Massage training. The in person workshop will be in Fairfax, VA, June 5-7, 2026.
Live Course: June 5-7, 2026
Online and Fairfax, VA
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
Live Course Class Dates & Location
DATES/TIMES:
Friday, June 5, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday, June 7, 2026 8:30am - 5:00pm
LOCATION:
Schar Cancer Institute
8081 Innovation Park Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2026
Bundle includes
Here are all the products that are included in your bundle.
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All Courses, For Massage Therapists, For All Healthcare Providers, End-of-Life Care
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.
$35
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All Courses, For Massage Therapists, For All Healthcare Providers, End-of-Life Care, Self-Care, Cal Cates, Kerry Jordan
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.
$35
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Rebecca Sturgeon
Reconstructive Surgeries for Cancer (1 CE)
CourseIn this course, we discuss reconstructive surgeries for cancer and massage considerations that might arise. Descriptions of some more common reconstructive surgeries are included.
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All Courses, For Massage Therapists, Oncology Massage Therapy, Cal Cates, Kerry Jordan
Killer MTs: What You Don't Know About Cancer Can Be Dangerous (2 CEs)
CourseLearn the three essential and common grave risk factors for clients affected by cancer. Explore the concerns, contraindications and clinical steps involved in the safe and ethical navigation of blood clot risk, cancer spread and infection.
$70
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Laura Bryant-Earner
The Lymphatic System Part Three: Do No Harm (2 CEs)
CourseLearn how to safely work with clients who are at-risk for developing secondary lymphedema or have a lymphedema diagnosis.
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Laura Bryant-Earner
The Lymphatic System Part Two: Function and Dysfunction (2 CEs)
CourseDiscuss functional and dysfunctional lymph systems. Learn about the differences between edema and lymphedema. What are the causes and triggers for lymphedema? Join us to examine the ramifications of lymphedema and how we can help hinder our clients.
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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 Fairfax, VA.
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 Rebecca Sturgeon, Lead Instructor
In addition to being a valuable member of Healwell’s faculty and curriculum development team, Rebecca works tirelessly to organize existing courses and to create new opportunities for Healwell to offer meaningful and robust inter-professional education for massage therapists and other healthcare providers.
Rebecca co-authored "Oncology Massage: An integrative approach to cancer care" (Handspring, 2021.) As a former teacher of writing at the college level, Rebecca is passionate about the written word and about all forms of human communication. In her massage practice, she focuses on integrating therapeutic massage as part of overall health and wellness care. She is also an experienced mentor to new massage therapists, and facilitator of learning groups.
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.