A Welcome from the President of S4OM,
Welcome to the place for oncology massage therapists from around the world to come together. The Society was organized at the first Oncology Massage Healing Summit (May 2007, Toledo, Ohio, USA). We are looking forward to our second meeting (May 2010, Bloomington, MN, USA).
We have a solid framework for professional growth. We are incorporated and have 501(c)3 tax-exempt status. Our website is full of resources and continues to expand. We have grappled with the definition and scope of oncology massage. We have crafted a Standards of Practice that speaks to the exceptional quality of care our clients can expect. We continue to discover new ideas that we want to realize for sustained growth as a profession and as an organization. A major priority is to expand and publicize our locator service so clients living with cancer can find one or more trained oncology massage therapists nearby.
Becoming a member of S4OM is straightforward. The benefits are considerable:▪ Listing in the S4OM Therapist Locator Service: Potential clients with cancer in your area can find you easily.
▪ Use of the S4OM name/logo/artwork: Potential clients, medical professionals and others will know of your professional standing.
▪ S4OM newsletter: This quarterly publication will keep you up to date on research, helpful tips, resources and news about our growing profession.
▪ Eligibility for reduced rates at S4OM conferences: Network with colleagues from around the globe to keep your knowledge and skills current.
▪ Recognition as part of the premier oncology massage organization: As an early supporter, you will be permanently designated as a Charter Member if you join before July, 1, 2008.
▪ Dues for massage therapist members are just $60/year. If the locator service brings you one new client for one session a year, you have recouped your cost.Your Board is invested in our profession and confident that our Society will help countless people living with cancer to find compassionate, skilled massage care.
Click on "JOIN" above and ride the wave of an emerging community of therapists with giving hands and open hearts.
On behalf of your first board of directors, I welcome you and look forward to your involvement as we go forward.
Namaste,
Meg Robsahm
President, Society for Oncology Massage.
