Workshops
for the
Exceptional Therapist
Oncology Massage Education & Training
Classes 2026
Oncology Massage:
The Foundation Class
24 CE Hours $595.00
Registration Open
This is the introductory class designed to take you from learning the basics of what cancer is, how it manifests itself and moves through the body through the gold standard treatments: Chemotherapy, Surgery, Radiation, Immunotherapy and newer targeted therapies to actually working with clients under treatment confidently, safely and effectively. All of these treatments have profound effects upon the body, many positive and many not so. This immersive training will give you a strong sense of how best to approach and serve this very special population. You will finish this class knowing you will not only be able to keep your clients safe, but you will be able to address the major symptoms, to bring about relief from the severity of those symptoms while oftentimes increasing a sense of well-being. The Art of Boundaries, Intake, and Self-Care topics will be covered as well. Preferred Prerequisites: LMT with 1 year experience or at the permission of the Instructor. Current Massage Students must be in their 4th full-time term for consideration. Call Geri 503.781.9635
East West College Portland Oregon
September 11, 12, 13 - 2026
Registration Open
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to register for this class
June 4, 5, 6 - 2027
Registration Opens Fall 2026
The Hospital Class:
Inpatient Training in Oncology Massage
60 CE
Contact Geri Randles for details and
Application Requirements
An introduction to Hospital-based Oncology Massage. Practitioners will have the opportunity to work the newly expanded Inpatient Oncology Floors, Apheresis units and to visit the Radiation Oncology Center. This is an intensive, 5 full days and 1 filled with active earning and hands-on massage sessions in the hospital units. You will apply your foundational practices to the hospital setting and learn when and how to use the pressure scale and the energy work introduced in the previous trainings. You will work closely with the current Oncology Massage Therapists at the Knight Cancer Institute. Prerequisites: LMT, minimum 1 year practice as an LMT, and the Oncology Massage 24 or 30 hour in-person Foundational class (Providers accepted include: Gayle MacDonald and any OMEA instructor form the past 5 years, Healwell, Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont Hospitals), Greet The Day, or any S4OM approved Provider with in-person requirements). There will be no exceptions to the prerequisites.
60 CE Hour Hospital Intensive
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Portland OR 97239
This format is designed to incorporate massage sessions with patients on three hospital units: Outpatient Chemo Infusion, Inpatient Medical/Surgical Oncology, and Inpatient Hematology Oncology/Bone Marrow transplant. It is an intensive format created in order to best encapsulate an extraordinary and exceptional hospital-based hands on experience. There will be 2 online meetings prior to the actual in-person class.
NEXT CLASS
Summer Intensive ~ Thursdays
July 23 - September 10, 2026 CLASS FULL
AND
May 16 - 20, 2027
Application process begins February 2027
A Five Day Intensive
And Extraordinary Hands on Experience
Contact Geri directly (503) 781-9635 for details for the application & registration process.
An Application Onboarding Process is required for Hospital Access.
Strengthening the Body:
Acupressure for the Medically Challenged (Part 1)
16 CE Hours $285.00
Tuesdays July 28 - Tuesday September 1, 2026
9 am - 10:30
8 hours live on-line 6 weeks ~ 8 hours non-contact
In this multi-part class you will learn best practices of incorporating energy work in oncology bodywork and for medically challenged and sensitive clients. You will learn the fundamentals of Jin Shin Acupressure and, Eastern Perspectives in Reflexology, and how to incorporate essential oils to enhance the energy work you are using, This is a vibrant and highly interactive class highlighting specific protocols for lessening pain, nausea, anxiety, and insomnia with the additional benefit of increasing a greater sense of well-being.
Presented by
BodyMindWise
Portland
PRIVATE TRAININGS AVAILABLE
Geri offers the opportunity for a private training at your facility for your licensed practitioners. Minimum of 6 attendees with a maximum of 12 required for each 3-day workshop. Geri twill glad discuss how these trainings benefit your clients, your team and your business. Geri has experience at Spa’s, Wellness Centers, Resorts, and Specialized Chiropractic offices in addition to Hospital and University settings.
Private Trainings Booked 2026
DECEMBER ~ 2026
JANUARY ~ FEBRUARY 2027
San Pancho
Private Training for Summer 2027 now FULL
NOTE: Please contact Geri directly at 503.781.9635 or send an email to gerirandleslmt@gmail.com or randlesg@ohsu.edu for more information or sign up for classes
Registration for classes at East West College will be through their website https://www.eastwestcollege.com
Call if you are unable to do so.