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

<p>What does it take to build a sustainable, compassionate practice in oncology massage — not just for clients, but for practitioners too?</p><p>In this special <strong>Healing Summit Speaker Series</strong> episode, we sit down with <strong>Cara Thurman</strong> 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.</p><p>This conversation is part of our lead-up to the <strong>2026 Virtual Oncology Massage &amp; Esthetics Healing Summit</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>🔹 <strong>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN</strong></p><ul><li>How personal health experiences can shape a career in oncology care</li><li>Why collaboration is essential for sustainability in this work</li><li>The emotional and professional realities of working with medically fragile clients</li><li>What intentional support looks like inside a clinical practice</li><li>How advocacy is evolving within the massage therapy profession</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🔹 <strong>ABOUT THE GUEST</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>🔹 <strong>CONNECT TO SUMMIT </strong></p><p>This conversation continues at the <strong>2026 Virtual Oncology Massage &amp; Esthetics Healing Summit</strong></p><p>🗓 <strong>April 26, 2026</strong></p><p>🕐 <strong>1:00–7:30 PM ET</strong></p><p>👉 <strong>Explore the full summit + agenda:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.s4om.org/education/virtual-in-person-summits/2026-oncology-massage-esthetics-healing-summit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.s4om.org/education/virtual-in-person-summits/2026-oncology-massage-esthetics-healing-summit/</a></p><p></p><p>To learn more about the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) visit <a href="http://www.s4om.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.s4om.org</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow S4OM on your favorite social media platforms!</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/s4om.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) | Auburn ME (facebook.com)</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/s4om_org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Society for Oncology Massage (@s4om_org) • Instagram photos and videos</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/s4om_org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">S4OM_Org (@s4om_org) / Twitter</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/society-for-oncology-massage-8148271b9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Society for Oncology Massage | LinkedIn</a></p>