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Oncology Massage

Oncology massage is a gentle, specialised approach designed to support people undergoing cancer treatment or recovering from it. The techniques used are adapted to meet your body exactly where it is — softer, slower, and always guided by what feels safe and comfortable for you. The aim is not to work deeply into tissue but to ease tension, calm the nervous system, and offer the body a supportive space to settle and recover.

 

Cancer treatment places unique demands on the body.

Fatigue, muscle tension, restricted movement, changes in posture, and emotional strain are all common. Oncology massage helps relieve some of that load by using light, mindful techniques that work with your body rather than adding to its stress.

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How Oncology Massage can Help

Oncology massage supports your wellbeing during a time when your body and mind are under significant strain.

Many clients describe it as a moment where their body can finally soften.

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Common benefits include:

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  • Reduce stress and anxiety

  • Relax muscles and improve a sense of well-being and relaxation

  • Relieve stiffness, reduce pain of headaches and backaches

  • Increase mobility

  • Rehabilitate injured or weak muscles

  • Raise the body’s production of endorphins to improve mood

Oncology Massage Assessments​

Before any treatment begins, we take time for a thorough clinical assessment. This includes understanding:​

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  • your current stage of treatment or recovery

  • any recent surgeries or procedures

  • areas affected by radiotherapy

  • lymph node involvement or removal

 

This ensures treatment is safe, appropriate, and individually adapted.

Pressure, positioning, duration, and pacing are all adjusted with care. If needed, we use supportive cushions, side-lying positioning, or elevated setups to keep you comfortable at every stage.

 

Your safety and comfort guide every part of the session — nothing is rushed, forced, or assumed. We work gently, with respect for what your body is carrying.

A Supportive Space for You

Oncology massage is about giving your body permission to rest and receive care during a challenging time. Every session is tailored to your energy levels and comfort, whether you’re in active treatment, recovering from surgery, or adjusting to life after cancer.

 

You’re not expected to arrive feeling strong — the treatment is designed to meet you gently, exactly where you are.

Reasons to Book an Oncology Massage

• Muscle tension and body discomfort; Treatment, stress, and changes in posture can create tightness in the neck, shoulders, back, or hips.

 

• Fatigue and low energy; Soft, slow techniques help the nervous system settle and support a deeper sense of rest.

 

• Difficulty sleeping; Gentle touch can calm the body and improve sleep quality during or after treatment.

 

• Anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional strain; A supportive space to breathe, settle, and feel grounded again.

 

• Restricted movement after surgery or radiotherapy; Helping the body release tension and adapt more comfortably during recovery.

 

• Changes in sensation; Helpful for areas that feel numb, hypersensitive, or uncomfortable (when safe to work on).

 

• Lymph node involvement or discomfort; Providing gentle support around areas affected by lymph node removal or treatment.

 

• General body stiffness from medication side effects; Helping ease the tension that builds during treatment cycles.

 

• Wanting a safe and supportive space; A moment to feel cared for without pressure, expectation, or strain.

 

• Reconnecting with the body after treatment; Touch can help clients feel more present and at ease in their own body again.

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