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?
Americans have a history of invasive cancer
cases of cancer are diagnosed each year
of people will develop cancer during their lifetime
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
This in person class is the continuation of our Oncology Massage bundle. Completion of the online Oncology Massage Bundle is a prerequisite for attending this class.
This course is approved by NCBTMB for 21 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.
Review the material from the Oncology Massage bundle
Practice adapting hands-on techniques using the Walton Pressure Scale
Practice adapting hands-on techniques for lymphedema risk
Discuss and practice more hands-on adaptations for the effects of cancer treatment
Review and practice intake skills
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
Completion of the online Oncology Massage Bundle is a prerequisite for attending this class.
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.
At Healwell, we are dedicated to addressing inequities. As you engage with our programs, we invite you to see your participation as an investment. Consider what you can contribute financially and how it aligns with your values. Your support helps create a more equitable future for all.
Our equity pricing is for those with marginalized identities and those in need.
The standard registration pricing is for those who have sufficient resources to cover themselves.
The Pay It Forward option ensures that others can have this same experience you’re about to have while continuing to be able to meet their basic financial commitments.
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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.
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