Patient Information

It relieves my anxiety and gives me an overall sense of peace. Massage therapy is a very beneficial therapy for cancer patients and survivors.
~ R.R., Survivor and ACS Volunteer

From my very first massage, I felt my body relax and the pain and tightness release.
~ S.N., Breast Cancer Survivor and Lymphedema Patient

The best thing I have experienced since discovering I had cancer.
~ A.M., Lymphedema Patient


Testomonials
Carlene Erik Becky Dr. Shide

Therapies and Massages for Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers*:

  • Oncology Massage Therapy: The adaptation of massage to safely nurture body, mind and spirit of anyone who is dealing with cancer.
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy: for management and treatment of lymphedema-a condition with the accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes swelling, often as a side-effect to cancer treatment when lymph vessels are damaged or lymph nodes removed.
  • Caregiver Massage: Cancer affects the family as well as the patient. Shine Therapy offers a relaxation massage for these important caregivers.

Physiological Benefits

  • Reduced muscle spasms and cramping
  • Release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killer
  • Decreased incidence of post-surgical adhesions and reduction and softening of scar tissue
  • Decreased edema
  • Maintained or improved range of motion
  • Less nausea
  • Reduced constipation
  • Improved body self-image
  • Decreased anxiety
* The first two sessions are free of charge, after which there is a sliding fee scale for donations. A release from your oncologist is required prior to treatment. Caregivers receive one free massage.