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Humans instinctively value the healing power of touch, and modern massage therapy comes from a long and venerable tradition reaching through time and across cultural boundaries. (Massage Therapy Foundation)

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.