Founders of the Amethyst Trust Specialist Cancer Massage course

The Amethyst Trust is a charity established in 2010 to meet the needs of people who have experienced cancer and are seeking massage, relaxation and pampering therapies in spas and salons throughout the UK. In partnership with the Amethyst Trust, we teach therapists of all disciplines to provide professional massage therapy to clients with experience of cancer safely, with confidence and competence and ensure that they are fully insured to do so. If you are a therapist or business owner and would like to welcome clients with experience of cancer into your business, we can provide quality training of safe and effective massage techniques and a comprehensive 'bolt on' insurance package to make sure you are fully covered.  Our experience has shown that regular massage for people with experience of cancer can:

• Lead to improved physical and emotional confidence
• Help people to express their emotions and deal with anger
• Help people experience a new sense of calm, hope and positivity
• Help develop a greater acceptance of their emotional and physical circumstances
• Reduce isolation and fear
• Reduce feelings of nausea and symptoms of pain and discomfort
• Restore a sense of balance and wellbeing
• Improve sleep