Oncology massage is designed as a safe, drug-free alternative to assist in the treatment and management of cancer treatment side-effects. It is not just “softer Swedish” but rather a tailored and carefully designed therapeutic protocol to help treat common effects including: nausea, fatigue, pain, depression, peripheral neuropathy, lymphedema and more.
Along with the physical side-effects of cancer treatment, patients and survivors often suffer from less obvious yet profoundly damaging emotional side-effects like touch deprivation, low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy, and depression. Oncology Massage is nurturing, non-judgmental and emotionally healing during and after this delicate process.
Clinical research shows massage can improve some cancer side effects. Oncology massage is now recognized and used in hospitals and cancer treatment centers in the United States as a drug-free adjunct therapy in the treatment of cancer and its side-effects.
Oncology massage safely adapts to and nurtures the body, mind and spirit of someone affected by cancer or its treatments. Clinical research shows massage can improve some cancer treatment side-effects, hence Oncology Massage is recognized and widely used in hospitals and oncology treatment centers in the United States. Oncology Massage is as an effective and drug-free modality to help manage treatment side effects with benefits including: reduced pain, nausea and fatigue, Decreased anxiety, Improved sleep, Eased Isolation, Enhanced Body Image, Greater sense of wellbeing and more. Many cancer treatments require a long term massage modification and an oncology massage will safely meet the changing considerations during and after cancer treatment.
Even after treatment has finished, receiving bodywork and massage from an oncology therapist is important due to the potential for late effects of treatment. Massage adaptations are required when there is:
Oncology Massage may also be given to recovering patients, survivors, and also in hospice as a means of comforting and to assist in preparation for the dying process.
Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine and herbs are increasingly used and recognized in hospitals, oncology treatment center sand by the medical community and insurance companies at large as viable alternatives to help manage the side effects of cancer treatment therapies such as radiation, chemotherapy and surgical intervention. Acupuncture is a drug-free and natural alternative to support internal homeostasis, combat fatigue, pain, nausea, lymphedema, peripheral neuropathy, depression, insomnia, calm the nervous system, and more.
Our Doctors of Acupuncture are trained in injection therapy and use homeopathic remedies as well as vitamins to help combat pain and improve essential nutrient absorption.
Please complete the attached health intake form and email it to us in preparation for your Oncology Massage. It will help us personalize and prepare adequately to give you excellent service.
Your are in good hands: Teba Orueta is a licensed massage therapist and has completed comprehensive training in Oncology Massage Therapy by Tracy Walton & Associates, one of the most recognized protocols for oncology massage therapy nationwide. Her training include specialized techniques that address the side-effects of cancer and its various treatments.
Teba began teaching adults in 1999, while working in the corporate arena, before fully shifting her career to wellness in 2005. A Florida Board-Licensed Massage Therapist and Continuing Education Instructor, Teba’s interest in Oncology Massage was encouraged as she became her parent’s care-taker in 2011 and again in 2016 and realized the gift of touch was one of the few things that gave them both comfort during their last months. Oncology along with Geriatric Massage has changed and truly impacted Teba’s and her family’s life. She is passionate about sharing the profound benefits of this modality with healthcare professionals worldwide so that it may gain the mainstream attention and dedication it deserves. Teba teaches primarily in Florida, Georgia and the Caribbean, while also directing her corporate wellness company, DeNatura Wellness, focused on stress management through on-site therapeutic massage, acupuncture, yoga, mindfulness, fitness and nutrition.
Dr. Marisol McManus has been working with oncology patients and cancer survivors for 2 decades with excellent results. She is National Board Certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine by the NCCAOM, with a Masters degree in 5 Element Acupuncture and licensed in the State of Florida. She holds certifications as a Chinese Herbalist, Medical QiGong practitioner, Acupuncture Detox Specialist (NADA), Acupoint Injection Therapist, as well as several pain management therapies.