This special type of massage is tailored to the needs and medical condition of each patient during their battle with cancer. Swedish techniques and relaxation massage are often combined with techniques such as reflexology and acupressure during a therapeutic session. Heidi received Medical Massage training from Blue Heron Academy in Michigan. She uses a combination of specific physical manipulations applied in a systematic way (varying intensity, direction, rate, and rhythm) to different muscles of the body. Oncology massage appointments are one hour but may be modified according to the needs of each individual. Patients should avoid very deep massage – gentle is safer and more beneficial. The American Cancer Society recommends therapeutic massage to aid in healing. Nurturing human touch provides comfort, therefore improving the quality of life for the person going through this experience. Because the immune system of a person living with cancer is compromised, a very important benefit of oncology massage is improving the functioning of the immune system.
Battling cancer is not a challenge anyone should face alone. Heidi is a loving and dedicated therapist who has assisted many patients through this journey. She remains actively involved in each person’s healing process and is always ready to modify her treatments to best serve each individual. With more than 30 years of therapeutic massage training and experience, many clients have become friends!
Contact: Heidi Haltiner
Hours: By Appointment Only
Phone: 808-357-0181
E-mail: massagebyheidimaui@yahoo.com
*Special pricing considerations for Compassionate Healing sessions (Senior and Oncology Massage). Please call for details.
Participant in the U’ILANI FUND Marina Lee U’ilani Bermudez Complementary Breast Cancer Treatment Fund!