Massage

About Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy uses touch to help relax muscles. For centuries, it has been a healing therapy in many cultures around the world. Massage can lower stress and help you feel calmer. It affects the body as a whole, especially the muscles, bones, and circulation, as well as the lymphatic and nervous systems.

Massage is available to Huntsman Cancer Institute patients and caregivers. To schedule a massage appointment, call 801-587-4585. Appointments are available for Huntsman Cancer Institute faculty and staff, space permitting.

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How Can Massage Therapy Help Cancer Patients?

Some health care professionals recommend massage as part of their treatment plan. Massage can help reduce stress, anxiety, and pain in people with cancer. For many people, massage brings a temporary feeling of well-being. Massage helps to relax muscles. It can also relieve pain and stiffness, increase mobility, help injured muscles, and reduce the pain of headaches and backaches.

Types of Massage Therapy We Provided

Oncology massage: individual massage plans for people with cancer
Lymphatic massage: very light, brushing touches on the skin to help drain lymphedema
Swedish massage: kneading and rubbing touch for relaxation, easier movement, and better circulation
Reflexology: pressure on specific areas of feet, hands, or ears to ease many kinds of symptoms
Craniosacral therapy: light touch to skull, spine, and pelvis, to release tension and improve movement
Guided visualization and meditation massage: massage in which the therapist gives cues to create a mental state that can help reduce pain, stress, and anxiety
Energy-based therapies: fully-clothed light-touch hand movements to promote healing

All our massage therapists are licensed by the state of Utah.