Gentle Touch for Individuals Living with Cancer

Catalog description

Introduction to the gentle-touch approach to massage for individuals who are living with or have survived cancer. Overview of cancer and principal cancer treatments. Clinical considerations, including practice guidelines and hands-on adjustments related to cancer and treatment side effects. Administrative considerations for client intake, treatment plans and session documentation. In addition, comprehensive practical application of massage. Prerequisites: None. Note: Previous training in Swedish strokes and massage draping required. WED220 may be repeated for a total of eight (8) credit hours.