Collaboration, Sustainability, and Advocacy in Oncology Massage with Cara Thurman | Healing Summit Speaker Series

About this episode

Cara Thurman discusses building a sustainable oncology massage practice through collaboration and support systems.

What does it take to build a sustainable, compassionate practice in oncology massage — not just for clients, but for practitioners too? In this special Healing Summit Speaker Series episode, we sit down with Cara Thurman to explore the power of collaboration, the importance of support systems in clinical work, and what it really looks like to integrate massage therapy into healthcare settings. This conversation is part of our lead-up to the 2026 Virtual Oncology Massage & Esthetics Healing Summit .  🔹 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN How personal health experiences can shape a career in oncology care Why collaboration is essential for sustainability in this work The emotional and professional realities of working with medically fragile clients What intentional support looks like inside a clinical practice How advocacy is evolving within the massage therapy profession 🔹 ABOUT THE GUEST Cara Thurman is the founder of Vinings Massage and Wellness in Atlanta and an NCBTMB-certified educator in oncology massage therapy. She has built programs that integrate massage into hospital systems and works to create sustainable, supportive environments for therapists in clinical settings. 🔹…

People in this episode

Guest: Cara Thurman

Topics covered

• oncology massage
• collaboration
• sustainability
• advocacy
• support systems
• healthcare integration

Keywords

• oncology massage
• sustainability
• collaboration
• healthcare
• advocacy
• support systems
• clinical practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Society for Oncology Massage & Esthetics

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