Healwell is educating more massage therapists to work with folks impacted by cancer, and we need your help. On the final day of class, students have the chance to provide a one-hour massage to a person whose life has been impacted by cancer. Interested in volunteering? WHEN: Sunday, March 23rd; WHERE: INOVA Schar Fairfax; TIME: 10:30A or 2:00P. Contact Rebecca Sturgeon, Course Instructor, rebecca@healwell.org to sign up or for more information.

Massage Therapy

In addition to the level of training necessary for basic licensure, Healwell's massage therapists have hundreds of hours of advanced training in oncology massage, hospital-based massage therapy, end of life care, palliative care, inter-professional communication, and the skills necessary to support people affected by serious illness.

Laura is Healwell’s Service Director and a member of the curriculum development team. As Healwell’s Service Director, Laura coordinates, supervises, and provides care for Healwell’s hands-on programs and cultivates and strengthens relationships with medical and administrative staff.

Before becoming a licensed massage therapist, Laura taught English in Japan for 19 years. It was in massage school that she heard of something called “oncology massage” and felt drawn to it. Passionate about learning, Laura continued her advanced training in the fields of oncology massage, scar tissue manipulation and manual lymph drainage.

Laura is Healwell’s Service Director and a member of the curriculum development team. As Healwell... Read More

Rebecca has been a licensed massage therapist since 2003. “It is such a honor to be able to work with and hold space for those on their healing journey.”

Rebecca has been a licensed massage therapist since 2003. “It is such a honor to be able to work ... Read More

Twila has been a licensed massage therapist since 2014. “I feel like massage is where I’m supposed to be in the world.”

Twila has been a licensed massage therapist since 2014. “I feel like massage is where I’m suppose... Read More

Sara Rennie is a practicing massage therapist and massage therapy educator in Virginia. She enjoys global adventures and all types of mystery/thriller books, movies and podcasts.

Sara Rennie is a practicing massage therapist and massage therapy educator in Virginia. She enjoy... Read More

Angela graduated from the NOVA Massage Therapy program and has been an licensed massage therapist since 2016. She helps to relieve people of their pain and helps them to be comfortable where they are now.

Angela graduated from the NOVA Massage Therapy program and has been an licensed massage therapist... Read More

Noi (Tipsukon) possess extensive training and experience with complicated patients, cancer patients, patients in hospital settings, and terminal patients. She has been a licensed massage therapist since 2005.

Noi (Tipsukon) possess extensive training and experience with complicated patients, cancer patien... Read More

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