Herbal Massage Therapies for Palliative Care

HERB-0307 - Herbal Massage Therapies for Palliative Care

Nature's gentle touch for comfort and ease

This course introduces licensed massage therapists and bodyworkers to safe, evidence-informed herbal strategies for supporting clients living with or recovering from disease and depletion. Emphasizing gentle, non-invasive plant allies and holistic frameworks, the course includes herbal recipes, clinical considerations, and ethical guidelines for integrating herbal support into palliative massage therapy practices.

🕒 4 Hours Ahna Ma

🌐 Theory, Lecture & Workshop View Syllabus

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Learning Objectives & Outcomes

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand the physiological and energetic needs of clients with cancer
Identify herbs appropriate for supporting immunity, digestion, stress reduction, and skin care
Learn methods of gentle herbal application (teas, compresses, infused oils, baths)
Recognize contraindications and interactions with common cancer treatments
Develop personalized herbal support protocols within massage therapy scope

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Target Audience

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Prerequisites

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Assessment & Evaluation

Attendance and class participation
Herbal protocol worksheet (final session)
Participation in at least one hands-on recipe demonstration

Ahna Ma

Art, in its initial stage, is science. Science, in it's highest form, is art.

Scientist, artist, and synergist Social-benefit entrepreneur Professional bodyworker and teacher Nourisher of bodies and ecologies Earthling

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