Society for Oncology Massage S4OM - NC, SC, VA Oncology Massage Therapists

09/15/2025

📣 Save the Date: S4OM 2026 Virtual Summit
🗓 Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 💻 Virtual

A full day of evidence-informed learning, practice updates, and community for professionals supporting people affected by cancer. Agenda, speakers, and registration drop soon—mark your calendar now!

09/04/2025

02/18/2025

Ep 18: In this episode of ‘Collaborative Connections,’ hosted by Ericka Clinton and sponsored by the Society for Oncology Massage and the Society for Oncology Esthetics, we feature Jill Cole, a licensed massage therapist and PhD candidate at the University of Kentucky.

Jill shares her journey of becoming a PhD candidate in Rehabilitation and Health Science, focusing on her research in oncology massage, particularly a feasibility study she is conducting at the UK Healthcare Integrative Medicine and Health. She explains the crossover randomized control trial of massage therapy during cancer treatment and discusses the importance and challenges of touch therapy research.

Podcast Episode · Collaborative Connections Podcast | Conversations on Cancer Care for Oncology Massage Therapists & Estheticians · 02/17/2025 · 24m

02/10/2025

📣 Continuing Education Opportunity 📣

Oncology Massage Global: Oncology Massage Module 1 & 2
24 hrs each – Virtual
Victoria, Australia

You can read the full article here: https://oncologymassageglobal.com.au/online-learning/

01/28/2025

11/13/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/17XSsAGxTB/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Very interesting, entertaining and informative way to explain the lymphatic system
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7orwMgTQ5I&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1RY2p4Z3r22eLBxKpcFd85iV2czQSHHujGJPjwHbX25V4xJ3XV-yTzuyk

06/13/2024

New episode! Come listen to Xerlan Deery talk about hospital based oncology massage!

Xerlan Deery is a Licensed and Board Certified Massage Therapist, Educator and Healthcare Consultant with a passion for integrating massage therapy into healthcare settings.

‎Show Collaborative Connections Podcast | Conversations on Cancer Care for Oncology Massage Therapists & Estheticians, Ep Ep. 12 - The Role and Impact of Massage Therapy in Hospital Settings with Xerlan Deery - Jun 12, 2024

05/20/2024

S4OM & S4OE are working together to ensure that everyone living with cancer experiences the comfort of massage or esthetic services.

S4OM & S4OE Programs

The grant program is designed to support special oncology projects of S4OM & S4OE Preferred Practitioners. Besides supporting personal aspirations, the proposed projects should bring added value to the applicant’s community and the profession of oncology massage and/or esthetics.

2023 Grants have been awarded. The next opportunity to apply is in the fall of 2025.

05/17/2024

In Ep. 11, we meet Eleanor Oyston, founder of Oncology Massage Global. OMG (Oncology Massage Global) is a not for profit organisation located in Australia and is a registered training organisation with the Society for Oncology Massage.

About Eleanor: After over 30 years in medical technology, ten of which was in developmental neuroscience research at the John Curtain School of Medical Research, Australian National University and research diagnosing cancer, Eleanor attained a Dip RM and studied Bowen Therapy with Russell Sturgess. • Taught Oncology Massage in Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Hong Kong, Spain, The Netherlands. • Presented at international conferences in Australia, Munich Germany, Minneapolis USA and Barcelona Spain. • Developed in-hospital training at the Olivia Newton John Centre, Melbourne and the Life House, RPA, in Sydney Prof Caroline Smith and Dr Jennifer Hunter et al,began mapping CM in Australia. See reference in abstract. In 2017 Eleanor established Oncology Massage Global (OMG), an international consultancy designed to inform the development of oncology massage in hospitals and general practice clinics in Spain and Argentina. In March 2020 Eleanor was selected to join the Fellowship team with Prof Jon Adams at UTS of behalf of the BTFA: ARCCIM International CIM Research Leadership Program. Her Fellowship is ongoing.

‎Show Collaborative Connections Podcast | Conversations on Cancer Care for Oncology Massage Therapists & Estheticians, Ep Ep. 11 - Advancing Oncology Massage Around the World: Insights from Eleanor Oyston with Oncology Massage Global - May 15, 2024

05/08/2024

Time to get trained up!

It's time to register for our June 2024 S4OM Oncology Massage Foundational Courses

Have you always wanted to learn Oncology Massage? Why wait? Join one of our June classes! This class will provide you with the foundational skills you need to provide safe, effective massage for those living with a diagnosis of cancer!

*June 7 - 9 (Online & In person)
Greet The Day: Oncology Massage
California, USA

*June 21 - June 23 (In person)
Emerald Bodywork Education: A Cancer’s Journey
Texas, USA

*June 21 - June 23 (In person)
S.A.M.O. Sociedad Americana de Masaje Oncologico: Masaje Oncologico Nivel 1
Buenos Aries, Argentina – Course taught in SPANISH

*June 21 - June 23 (In person)
Oncology Massage of the Carolinas: Oncology Massage Essentials
Georgia, USA

For more information about these or future foundational classes visit the S4OM education calendar at:
https://www.s4om.org/s4om-calendar/

04/23/2024

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04/22/2024

From Living Beyond Breast Cancer:
As National Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, we want to pour into a group that pours out so much to support the breast cancer community. Check out these tips for nurturing well-being in advocates.

Fueled by a personal connection to the cause, patient advocates in breast cancer advocacy tirelessly pour their hearts and souls into their work.