Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Hospice and Life Altering Illness with Cheryl Chapman- 16 CE Hours  3/30 & 3/31 Friday and Saturday  8:30 - 6pm

Call Stephanie Anderson 715.379.6361 to register by phone.

Cheryl is a pioneer in massage for Cancer and Mastectomy. An RN since 1965, certified in massage in 1988, she combined her extensive nursing experience of 23 years as an Oncology nurse, Hospice, HIV/AIDS, Cardiac and PostPartum nurse with her wide-ranging knowledge of massage and she produced a comprehensive hands-on training program. Cheryl studied Chinese medicine & massage in NY and China. In 1999 Cheryl became Holistic Nurse Certified (HNC), which further enriched her program. Director of Professional Massage Therapy Associates, specializing in massage for Cancer, Mastectomy, Breast surgeries, Cardio, Hospice, Pre/Post Natal, Infant and Baby instruction, Geriatrics and Relaxation Massage. After completing massage school, Cheryl saw a need for continuing education for Cancer training. In 1990 she taught her first class and has expanded her education program since then

Approved as a continuing education provider by the National Certified Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork since 1992, Cheryl began teaching continuing education classes at national conferences, conventions and massage schools throughout the US in 1990. She also consults with massage schools, organizations and spas.

This two-day certificate training is for a massage therapist, who is ready for a paradigm shift, desires a well rounded practice, and has an interest in working with people who are considered at risk or where massage or bodywork may be deemed a contraindication. The training techniques are unlike those taught in massage school. They provide an alternative to deep invasive or painful therapy, and may be utilized immediately in any practice.

In this Training, you will learn:

    • A comparative overview & psychology of cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis & “life-altering” illnesses .

    • The client with prostate, ovarian, breast & other cancers

    • Indications and contraindications to massage and touch

    • Appropriate and inappropriate touch, bodywork, and massage techniques

    • Proper positioning and draping

    • How to work with a mastectomy client Client/practitioner safeguards

    • Legal issues and documentation

    • How to integrate clients with cancer into your practice

    • About hospice and hospital massage

    • Marketing strategies

    • You will explore the answers to such questions as: What causes cancer and will massage spread cancer?

    • Can I catch cancer HIV/AIDS from giving massage? When do I wear gloves?

    • When can the client begin massage? What about chemotherapy and radiation?

    • How do I safely position a mastectomy client?

    * What is lymph edema and can I treat it?

    * What is Kaposi’s Sarcoma?

    * Why would someone with cancer benefit from bodywork and massage?

    * How do I protect myself physically, emotionally, and psychologically when working with clients?

This is an intensive hands-on training with credit for 16 hours or 1.6 Units in NCBTMB & AMTA continuing education. A 100-page manual with hand-outs & a certification of completion is awarded. This class is 50% HANDS-ON.

Cancer, HIV/AIDS*Non- member/other:                          $250.00                                    $270.00

                                                      *Please bring tables, linens, bolster and lubricant

Cancellation Policy:     Full refund minus $30.00 administrative fee. Cancellations less than 72 hours prior to the event receive no refund.