Cancer Care
Oncology massage is the modification of existing massage therapy techniques in order to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment. Oncology massage can help cancer patients deal with anxiety, depression, nausea, fatigue, pain relief, improved body image, and improved sleep.
Anyone who has ever received cancer treatment, from those in active treatment to those in recovery or survivorship, as well as those at the end of life, are best served by a massage therapist who has received training in oncology massage. Certain massage modifications will remain crucial even decades after treatment is complete. When providing massage for someone who has a history of cancer treatment, primary massage considerations include but are not limited to bone integrity, vital organ involvement, and compromised lymph nodes.
Our massage therapist, David Whaley LMT, is certified in Oncology Massage to care for cancer clients.
David Whaley has been a licensed massage therapist and energy work healer since 1994. He is trained in Oncology Massage. He is a Reiki master, Polarity Practitioner and a licensed, certified massage therapist. David enjoys serving others with caring touch. Many people remark on David's amazing hands and his big heart.
David utilizes clinical assessments and adaptations and adjusts the massage session to provide safe massage for those experiencing cancer or with a history of cancer treatment.
Oncology Certified Skincare
Tamara Townsend is a trained Oncology Esthetician licensed since 2005. She has received advanced training from Oncology Spa Solutions.
Standard facial treatments are not suitable for clients undergoing cancer treatments due to many contraindications such as steam, extractions, exfoliation and certain massage techniques. With oncology training, Tamara modifies skin care therapies to suit the client's specific cancer and treatment side effects relating to the skin. She can help clients about to or currently undergoing cancer surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy prepare their skin to heal as quickly as possible. She is able to safely treat those who have had cancer in their past since cancer treatment can adversely affect one for life.
Skin conditions she can help with include: Chest or decollete healing, scar healing, extreme skin sensitivity, skin repair after grafting or radiation, dry and scaling skin, skin strengthening, inflammation and irritation relief.
Tamara is a member of Associated Skin Care Professionals.
Wigs for Clients with Cancer, Alopecia and Hormonal Changes
Rebecca Walden began working with medical hair pieces and wigs in 2006. Rebecca has a passion for working with women experiencing hair loss due to Chemotherapy, Alopecia and Hormonal Changes. She specializes in creating the most natural hair replacement solutions by customizing a wig's style, color and cap construction. Her clients not only feel confident in their daily lives, but more importantly, they can recognize themselves when they look in the mirror.
Rebecca has been featured in multiple publications for her work with cancer patients. She received the 2016 Social Spotlight Award from The Atlantan Social Datebook. Rebecca is a board member of Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, American Cancer Society CPS3 Project, National Breast Cancer Coalition, Camp Strand Board Member and partner with the AFLAC Center / Children's Healthcare Atlanta.
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