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.

Abigail is fully invested in palliative, complex illness and end of life care- unless massage therapy for trees ever becomes a viable career path. They have been a massage therapist since 2020 in their private studio, a high-end spa, a physiotherapy clinic, and in clients’ homes. They maintain a private practice grounded in sovereignty and informed choice, focused on gender affirming, evidence-based and client centered care for disability and chronic illness. A recovering non-profit leadership guy, they appreciate every opportunity to create meaningful connections and work with their hands.

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