Oncology Massage Workshop
Join us in Fairfax, VA for immersive, hands-on training that will elevate your skills and expand your professional opportunities.
March 21-23, 2025
Fairfax, VA
21 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, March 21, 2025 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday, March 22, 2025 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday, March 23, 2025 8:30am - 5:00pm
LOCATION:
Schar Cancer Institute
8081 Innovation Park Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 7, 2025
CE Information
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.
In this 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
Prerequisites
Completion of the online Oncology Massage Bundle is a prerequisite for attending this class.
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.
We Believe in Options.
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.
Equity Pricing
Our equity pricing is for those with marginalized identities and those in need.
$ 441
- Registration deadline is February 7, 2025
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Standard Registration
The standard registration pricing is for those who have sufficient resources to cover themselves.
$ 630
- Registration deadline is February 7, 2025
Pay It Forward
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.
$ 756
- Registration deadline is February 7, 2025
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.
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