Registration Form: Introduction to Oncology Massage

Instructed by Janet Penny, RMT

Registration Deadline: October 18, 2025

Date: November 8–9, 2025 (2-day course) *IN-PERSON     Maximum: 24 Registrants

Time: 8:00am–4:00pm

Location: Chateau Saint John Hotel & Suites, 369 Rockland Road, Saint John, NB E2K 3W3

Fee:  $450 (ANBMT member)                $550 (Non-Member)

 *If you were to enroll in this course directly through the instructor, the fee would be $550 + HST.

(PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION; NO RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED)

  CEUs:  14 hours of instructional time (refer to CMTNB CEU policy) + 1 hour required reading

 *Student members with at least one year of massage therapy education and training are eligible to enroll in    this course.

Preferred room rate: Chateau Saint John, $129.00 + taxes (15% HST and 3.5% MAT) per day night (2 queen beds), includes breakfast, WIFI, and free parking. A block of 10 rooms have been reserved. Book one month in advance to secure a room. Phone: 506-644-4444 Booking Reference: ANBMT Group.

Introduction to Oncology Massage

Are you oncology massage-aware?  We all need to be.

Clients affected by cancer show up in sports massage clinics, workplace wellness, prenatal treatments and everywhere else. To do no harm and provide safe treatment, massage therapists need foundational knowledge on how to work with the varied and complex side effects of cancer treatment. Oncology massage training ensures that every client that comes to you for massage, even those living with or recovering from cancer treatment, can be confident that they are in competent hands.

PREPARING MASSAGE THERAPISTS TO WORK SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY IN ONCOLOGY CARE

As the demand for oncology massage-trained therapists continues to rise, it is essential for practitioners to possess the knowledge and confidence necessary to address the multifaceted side effects of cancer treatment. This in-person course adopts a comprehensive approach that integrates essential knowledge, critical thinking, and hands-on techniques to equip therapists with the skills needed to administer massage therapy safely and effectively to individuals impacted by cancer.

Course Description
Introduction to Oncology Massage is designed for anyone who wants to meet the growing demand for knowledgeable, oncology massage-aware practitioners. This 2-day in-person course (14 hours of instructional time + 1 hour required reading) is evidence-based and uses case studies to build a strong knowledge base and apply critical thinking to cover the foundations of oncology massage.

Participants will complete the course having learned:

• Cancer treatments and their side effects
• Massage adaptation for any client affected by cancer
• Working with a compromised lymphatic system
• Advanced intake skills for a medically complex client
• Revisiting the therapeutic relationship
• Client-centred whole person care

What to Bring

• Portable massage table (1 for 2 participants)
• Comfortable loose-fitting clothing, sports bra
• Set of sheets for the table; blanket
• Pen or pencil
• Please bring massage oil for use during the session.
• Lunch, snacks, water
• The instructor will provide the required 1-hour reading material one week before the course commences.
• Each participant will receive a certificate of completion from the instructor.

About the Instructor

Janet Penny, RMT, has been a registered massage therapist since 2007 with a private practice focused on working with people affected by cancer.  She is the co-author of Oncology Massage:  An integrative approach to cancer care and provides training in oncology massage.

Two (2) out of five (5) Canadians are diagnosed with cancer, and rates of both cancer and survivorship are increasing.  People affected by cancer show up in every practice setting; all massage therapists need to be prepared to provide a thorough intake and careful treatment planning to ensure safe massage. Introduction to Oncology Massage is evidence-informed and has a whole person approach.

Oncology massage provides restorative and rehabilitative support to people who have undergone medical cancer treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy and immunotherapy.  Janet uses an approach that creates a strong foundation of knowledge upon which safe treatment can be created for anyone with any type of cancer, at any stage of treatment and beyond.

Janet created Oncology Massage Canada to provide a range of resources for massage therapists who are looking for support in continuing their education and life-long learning. https://www.oncologymassagecanada.ca/

Registration Form: Introduction to Oncology Massage