Susan Shipton, RMT

Susan Shipton has been a Registered Massage Therapist since 2012 with a practice that focuses on helping people alleviate complications related to cancer treatment. She has a master’s degree in Advanced Health Care Practices, Interprofessional Pain Management from Western University, and is a Vodder-certified Combined Decongestive Therapist, which includes training in manual lymph drainage and compression therapy to manage lymphedema, a common complication to cancer treatment. Susan is a warm and compassionate therapist who combines current academic research with extensive clinical experience. In 2024, Susan launched a continuing education course for RMTs on working with people with cancer. She is a frequent speaker and writer on massage therapy and cancer for organizations across Canada. www.SusanShiptonRMT.com

Massage therapy is recommended by the Canadian Cancer Society and is beneficial in addressing many common side effects to breast cancer treatment, including post-surgical scar tissue, axillary web syndrome (cording), capsular contracture, necrosis, chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy, radiation fibrosis, restricted movement, fatigue, and pain. Just as important, massage therapy offers kind, nurturing touch during an inherently stressful time and can improve sleep and lessen the effects of depression and anxiety.