Because Every Person Affected by Cancer Deserves Compassionate, Oncology-Informed Care.

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Cancer changes everything—but compassionate, knowledgeable care can make all the difference. Our directory connects individuals living with cancer with trained oncology massage therapists and oncology estheticians who understand how to safely adapt care throughout treatment, recovery, and survivorship.

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Every client deserves care that is informed, compassionate, and safe.

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Explore foundational education, advanced studies, webinars, and supplemental continuing education opportunities designed specifically for professionals caring for people affected by cancer. Every client deserves care that is informed, compassionate, and safe. Explore foundational education, advanced studies, webinars, and supplemental continuing education opportunities designed specifically for professionals caring for people affected by cancer. Button Explore Education

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You're Not Meant to Do This Alone.

Partner with a trusted leader in oncology massage and oncology esthetics education and advocacy.

Join a welcoming community of massage therapists, estheticians, educators, healthcare professionals, researchers, and volunteers dedicated to improving cancer care around the world. Together, we learn, encourage, collaborate, and grow.

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Shape the Future of Oncology-Informed Care

Whether mentoring new practitioners, serving on a committee, participating as a Regional Champion, or helping shape new initiatives, every volunteer strengthens our mission. The future of oncology massage and esthetics is built together.

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Building a Global Community of Care

Across communities, cultures, and countries, we are working toward one shared vision

Ensuring that every person affected by cancer has access to safe, compassionate, oncology-informed massage and esthetic care. Join us as we continue building that future—together.

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Sharing Knowledge. Inspiring Compassion.

Listen as practitioners, educators, researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals affected by cancer share their stories, expertise, and experiences.

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Because Every Person Affected by Cancer Deserves Compassionate, Oncology-Informed Care.

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Education & Professional Development

Find classes, learn about our Foundational and Supplemental Courses, and explore podcasts and webinairs.

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Oncology Trained Integrative Therapists

A client requesting oncology massage therapy or esthetic services wants a therapist who is well-prepared and practiced, someone who has built their skills…

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We support you throughout your career as a professional oncology trained massage therapist or esthetician.

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Patients, Caregivers, and Medical Professionals

A diagnosis of cancer is one of the biggest challenges anyone can face. During cancer treatment and afterwards, people need support…

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Oncology Massage and Esthetic Services are Part of Cancer Care

Oncology Massage and Oncology Esthetics are not techniques. They are comprehensive approaches to care that involve thorough assessment and adjustments made by the therapist to standard techniques.

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S4OM & S4OE Education Calendar

July 11

Institute of Oncology Massage: Foundations in Oncology Massage (32 hrs) - Virtual - New South Wales, Australia

  Qualifications:  Diploma of Remedial Massage, Advance Diploma of Myotherapy, or Bachelor of Health Science (Myotherapy) Professional Association Membership   Format: * Please note, this foundational...

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July 27

Ismet, centro de formación: Masaje Oncologico Avanzado: Nivel 2; (24 hrs+4 hrs) – Virtual & In person – Barcelona, Spain

  Qualifications:  Students must have completed and passed Level 1 of Oncology Massage: Compassionate Touch and must submit the certificate along with their registration application....

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July 31

Corewell Health: Introduction to Oncology Massage (24 hrs) - In Person - Michigan, USA

    Qualifications:  LMT/CMT Format: Introduction to Oncology Massage (In person): 24 hours – Friday, July 31 – Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 8:00 am...

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Community Highlights

Regional Champions Initiative

The Regional Champion program helps oncology trained massage therapists and estheticians connect and network with trained therapists in their area and throughout the world. It also assists oncology massage therapists and estheticians to develop ways to connect with clients, caregivers, advocacy groups, and the healthcare community in their area.

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New: Private-Members-Only - Curated Research Studies

Rigorous research strengthens our profession and provides guidance for oncology trained massage therapists and estheticians to be as effective as possible; it can also challenge traditions, beliefs, and norms. Take a dive into research curated by our Canadian friend, colleague, author, and S4OM educator Janet Penny RMT and explore quality studies that explore the field of oncology and oncology massage. Requires log-in to access!

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Spotlight on a NEW Recognized Education Provider Organization: Ismet Centro de formación: Masaje Oncológico, Barcelona, Spain.

SMET is a training center with 30 years of experience in integrative health. Offering courses focused on integrative health, a discipline that cares for the well-being of the body and mind in a holistic way.

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Supplemental Courses

If you have already taken a Foundational Course in oncology massage or esthetics and are interested in continuing your education there are many additional areas to explore.

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"All through my diagnosis and treatment, the only time someone touched me and it didn't hurt was on the massage table. It was like an oasis in the desert."

"As soon as I had a surgery date, I started going in tighter and tighter circles. [Massage] was a big help in being relaxed, but ready when the day came."

"[Massage] was a great way to get through the stress of chemotherapy."

"We scheduled a massage a day or two before each chemo. That way my mind and body were looking forward to the massage, not to the chemo."

"I not only felt relief from the taxing effects of chemo and the debilitating muscle/bone ache, I ended up feeling an overwhelming sense of peace."

You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.

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