Because Every BODY Deserves Safe, Compassionate Touch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At What I Kneaded Massage Spa, we believe in the power of touch to heal, comfort, and restore. For individuals facing cancer treatments, the need for compassionate care is greater than ever. Oncology massage is a gentle, specialized therapy that can provide profound relief during one of life’s most challenging journeys.

But we also know that the financial burden of cancer care can be overwhelming. In the U.S., the average cost of cancer treatment exceeds $150,000, often leaving patients and their families struggling to make ends meet. Cancer doesn’t discriminate based on income, and neither should access to care that nurtures the body and spirit.

 

The Benefits of Oncology Massage

Oncology massage is tailored specifically for individuals in active cancer treatment, recovery, or survivorship. This specialized approach can help:

• Reduce pain and discomfort

• Ease anxiety, stress, and depression

• Improve sleep and relaxation

• Alleviate treatment side effects such as nausea or fatigue

• Enhance overall quality of life

Massage therapy provides not only physical relief but also a profound emotional connection, offering a sense of normalcy, compassion, and hope during difficult times.

 

The Reason Why

The Healing Touch Sponsorship Program exists because every body deserves compassionate touch, regardless of financial circumstances. Cancer care should include not just clinical treatments, but holistic support to address the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.

Your support can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by cancer, ensuring they receive the healing benefits of oncology massage when they need it most.

 

How You Can Help

Our program allows current members and guests to contribute in several ways:

1. Donate Your Wellness Reward Points: Wellness Points earned through our rewards program can be donated to the Healing Touch Sponsorship Program, helping fund treatments for those in need.

2. Sponsor a Session: Make a direct contribution to sponsor an oncology massage session for someone who cannot afford it.

3. Spread the Word: Share our mission with friends, family, and your community to expand the reach of compassionate care.

Every point donated, every session sponsored, and every voice raised brings us closer to ensuring that no one has to choose between healing and affordability.

 

Join Us in Spreading Hope and Healing

Your participation in the Healing Touch Sponsorship Program is more than a donation—it’s a lifeline of care and kindness for those on the path to recovery. Together, we can honor the belief that everybody, and every body, deserves to feel supported, loved, and whole.

Learn more about how to donate or sponsor a session today.

 

Supporting Research & References

• According to the American Cancer Society, the financial burden of cancer treatment includes not only medical expenses but also non-medical costs like transportation, childcare, and lost income. For more information, visit American Cancer Society.

• A 2020 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that over 42% of cancer patients reported significant financial distress, with many forced to make financial sacrifices to afford care.

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For more information about the benefits of oncology massage and current research subscribe to the following resources:

HEALWELL.ORG

S4OM.ORG

NIH.GOV

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