Oncology and Hospital Massage

A female oncology patient is getting a massage
A female oncology patient is getting a massage

Learn how to safely treat cancer patients throughout their journey, into survivorship and end of life. This class includes classroom lecture, hands on protocols and practice, and a peer-to-peer clinic on day 3.

Class dates

Choose one of the following set of dates for Introduction to Oncology Massage class:

  • February 6, 7, 8 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
  • April 17, 18 ,19 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
  • July 31, August 1, 2 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Introduction to Oncology Massage tuition: $479.

Class dates

A female massage therapist is massaging a female oncology patient

Choose one of the following set of dates for Introduction to Oncology Massage class:

  • February 6, 7, 8 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
  • April 17, 18 ,19 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
  • July 31, August 1, 2 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Introduction to Oncology Massage tuition: $479.

Hospital-based massage therapy rotation

The clinical rotation includes additional lecture and hands-on training. Students will treat oncology patients and/or survivors during inpatient, infusion, and outpatient clinic.

3-day clinical rotation add-on tuition: $349 plus $40 application fee.

  • Pre-requisite for the clinical rotation add-on:
    • Successful completion of Corewell Health Integrative Medicine 24-hour Oncology Massage class
    • Successful completion Corewell Health Integrative Medicine 100-hour Oncology Massage class
    • Successful completion of a Society for Oncology Massage Foundational Oncology Massage class

Choose one of the following set of dates for the clinical rotation:

  • June 5, 6 (choose one day 7 or 8) (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or Monday)
  • November 6, 7 (choose one day 8 or 9) (Friday, Saturday and Sunday or Monday)

Register for both classes, Introduction to Oncology Massage and the optional clinical rotation and received a discounted price of $753 plus $40 application fee.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations made after registration and up to one day prior to the class: a $150 cancellation fee will be charged.  Cancellations made on the day of the class or no-shows: no refunds will be issued. If you need to cancel, please notify Integrative Medicine as soon as possible, CHEIntegrativeMedicine@Corewellhealth.org or call 248.551.9888.  Refunds (minus the cancellation fee) will be processed back to your credit card. You can transfer your registration to another section for a $25 fee if done up to one day before the class.

How to register

Location

  • All oncology massage classes are held at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital campus

Instructor

  • Heather Stauffer

Contact us

Karen Armstrong
Manager of integrative medicine & clinical massage
School of Oncology and Hospital Massage
3577 W. 13 Mile Road CTC, Suite 206
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone: 248.551.9995
Email: Karen.Armstrong@corewellhealth.org