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family members to source our models for
training," she says. "To be present with
the guest, to hold space for them and
validate their feelings is a huge part of the
healing process." In response to concerns
about time, distance and money, Currin's
program now off ers options that include
online modules along with classroom time
or in-class training.
Of course, not every training program
is right for every spa, so you'll need to do
some research. Spa Minerale's MTs went
through intensive training with Healwell
(healwell.org), a nonprofi t agency aimed
at improving the quality of life for people
aff ected by acute, chronic and terminal
illness through integrative, hands-on
therapies, education and research. "The
program provided our therapists with
the knowledge and ability to safely and
confi dently deliver massages to clients
on the cancer journey," says Vassar.
Points About Products
Choosing the right products for cancer-
aff ected clients is a delicate process.
Obviously, strong exfoliants and highly
active ingredients are not appropriate
during active cancer treatment. The Hale
& Hush and Martha Health Care lines
of products for health-challenged skin
were formulated with this population in
mind, and Biologique Recherche recently
partnered with Wellness for Cancer to
adapt its face and body protocols for
cancer-aff ected clients.
Currin, meanwhile, prefers to pick
and choose individual SKUs. "I fi nd that
Eve Taylor's essential oil blends are safe
to use and I like the brand's Hydrosol.
I also recommend Canadian company
Aquafolia's rescue products," she says.
"However, everybody is apt to have a
diff erent reaction to products so we have
to focus on ingredients. I'm always on the
hunt for something unique that works."
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Resources
To help you decide on the next
steps, here are some places to
begin:
❥ Christine Clinton Cancer Care,
christineclintoncancercare.com
❥ Divine Indulgence Aesthetic
Institute,
divindai.com
❥ Greet The Day, greettheday.org
❥ International Society for
Oncology Estheticians,
isfoe.org
❥ Oncology Spa Solutions,
oncologyspasolutions.com
❥ Oncology Training
International,
oti-oncology
training.com
❥ Society for Oncology Massage,
s4om.org
❥ Wellness for Cancer,
wellnessforcancer.com